The Hampton Bays School District is pleased to announce that 33 students received special Advanced Placement designations based on achievement in college-level coursework.

To earn Scholar recognition, students are required to score a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams; for Scholar with Honor, they must earn a 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of those exams; and for Scholar with Distinction, they must receive an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams and grades of 4 or higher on five or more of those exams.

The district congratulates the following students:

AP Scholars
Justin Barreto, Alex Bermudez, Allison Booth, Sheidy Carrera, Justin Contreras, Alexandra Flores, Dylan Foley, Muhammad Khalid, Itzel Lopez, Victoria Madison, Nellie Nicolova, Yadith Paredes, Michael Poremba, Tania Quiros, Kael Schoerlin, Ben Spellman and Merary Valle

AP Scholars with Honor
Eddy Benenaula, Gianna Betta, Emma Halsey, Kubranur Karali, Cassidy Leporati, Alexis O'Brien and Joffre Proano

AP Scholars with Distinction
Emily Barnes, Jake Belvedere, Samantha Kraycar, Minal Naeem, Emily Robinson, Maya Sanabria, Allison Sequeira, Emary Theiling and Kelly Velasquez

Date Added: 9/20/2023

To instill positive thinking in the minds of their second graders, Hampton Bays Elementary School teachers Krista Savino and Liz Scott read to them “Have the Best Day Ever” by Kaitlyn McCarty and discussed why it’s important to speak positively about oneself. Students also took part in an “affirmation station,” where they read positive statements to remind themselves how amazing they are.

Date Added: 9/20/2023

The Hampton Bays School District congratulates junior Asha Pensa-Johnson and senior Tania Quiros on being named to Newsday’s Top 50 Long Island Girls Volleyball Players list. Pensa-Johnson was named for making 288 kills and 72 blocks last season and making an appearance in the Suffolk County Class B final. Quiros was recognized for making 226 digs, 209 kills and 44 aces last season.

Date Added: 9/19/2023

Hampton Bays High School recently partnered with Stop & Shop, NBC Universal and Long Island Cares to collect nonperishable goods for those in need. On Sept. 9, student volunteers accepted donations at the Hampton Bays Stop & Shop to stock the shelves of Food for Thought, the high school’s school-based food pantry.

Date Added: 9/13/2023

Hampton Bays Elementary School marked the anniversary of 9/11 during a memorial ceremony on Sept. 11. Fourth grade students read poems and essays that they penned about what it means to be a hero and sang patriotic songs. Additionally, the Hampton Bays Fire Department presented a memorial wreath.

Date Added: 9/12/2023