The Hampton Bays High School boys varsity track and field 4x200 meter relay team is headed to the New York State Track and Field Championships on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze track facility. The team, made up of Makhi Forrester, Daniel Ortiz, Daniel Pimenta and Brayden Talmage, earned the spot after qualifying at the Section XI State Qualifiers with a time of 1:36.32. Their qualifying time ranks them as one of the fastest teams in New York State in Division 2. The Hampton Bays School District congratulates the team and wishes them continued success at the state meet. 

 

Date Added: 2/13/2026

Hampton Bays Middle School seventh and eighth grade art students in Adrienne Gagliardi’s class recently combined creativity and craftsmanship as they designed and built ceramic tic-tac-toe boards, transforming a familiar childhood game into original works of art. The students’ designs were inspired by food, nature and everyday objects.

To mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth grade students learned about the life and message of Dr. King by reading “Martin’s Big Words.” Following a discussion about the book, students penned their own dreams for the world.

Date Added: 2/11/2026

Hampton Bays Elementary School students were recently treated to a special assembly with the Ivalas Quartet. The group, comprised of two violinists, a violist and a cellist, performed for the students and spoke to them about the elements of music that generate moods and images. Students were encouraged to create stories in their mind as the quartet performed.

Date Added: 2/10/2026

The Hampton Bays Middle School Life Skills Academy will soon benefit from new flexible seating, made possible by a $900 TangerKids grant from Tanger Outlets. According to teacher Vicki Manzullo, who applied for the grant, the seating is designed to support students’ sensory needs by allowing movement during learning. This approach, she said, helps improve focus and self-regulation, which are key components in creating a supportive and effective learning environment.

Date Added: 2/9/2026