During their art classes recently, Hampton Bays Middle School sixth graders created their own cartouches — special nameplates used by Egyptians to encircle royal names. The students made the cartouches as part of an interdisciplinary journey back in time to explore the world of ancient Egypt. After studying the rich history and significance of the hieroglyphic writing system, they carefully designed their cartouches, incorporating Egyptian symbols to represent their names and gold watercolors to bring their artwork to life. Each cartouche was a unique reflection of both ancient traditions and modern creativity.

Date Added: 1/22/2025

To support new bilingual students and their families, the Hampton Bays School District has inaugurated a Bilingual Parent Partnership initiative that invites parents to participate in informative evening sessions.

During the sessions, families can learn more about topics such as parent communication, FAFSA, college applications, community resources and how to improve study habits at home. The sessions also feature local community organizations that share information about their resources. Community participants have included Centro Corazon de Maria, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, OLA of Eastern Long Island and the Retreat. Providing catering during the sessions are Hampton Bays High School culinary arts students with chef Conor Curtis.

The next Bilingual Parent Partnership session will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Hampton Bays High School Library. All are welcome to attend.

Date Added: 1/21/2025

Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth grade students were recently encouraged to reflect on qualities that they want to develop or achieve in 2025 and select a word of the year to live by. Words such as kindness, courage, creativity, teamwork, cooperation and self-control were among the many that they chose. The students also identified what the words meant and how they would go about achieving goals associated with them.

Date Added: 1/17/2025

Hampton Bays Elementary School students were filled with excitement recently with the opening of an expanded playground at their school.

The new playground, in the works since 2022, added new play structures, a fitness course with various obstacles and a RopeVenture Vertex. It also features new benches. Favorite parts of the old playground remain, including bridges, slides and rock walls.

“The new playground has been a great addition to our physical education program at Hampton Bays,” said physical education teacher Vincenzo Battaglia.

Date Added: 1/16/2025

In honoring the memory of President Jimmy Carter, Hampton Bays Elementary School students learned more about his life on Jan. 9. Fourth grade students in Karly Schmitt’s class watched videos and researched important facts about the 39th president, and second grade students in Kaleigh McLaren’s class studied his contributions to our country.

 

Date Added: 1/15/2025