The Hampton Bays School District congratulates senior Asha Pensa-Johnson on being named to Newsday’s Top 50 Long Island Girls Track and Field Athletes. Asha was recognized for being named fifth in the state after throwing the discus 135 feet, 11 inches last June. She also threw the shot put for 36-5 ½, earning the third best mark on Long Island.

Date Added: 4/16/2025

For the past several weeks, Hampton Bays Elementary School third grade students in Nicole Neroulas’ class have been observing Jackie and Shadow, an eagle pair from Big Bear Valley, California, through a live cam run by Friends of Big Bear Valley. From their observations and research, the students wrote and published opinion pieces on why Jackie and Shadow are great parents. They also sketched the eagles and their nest.

Date Added: 4/15/2025

Hampton Bays Middle School recently held a first annual wellness day for all students. During the day, students participated in a variety of activities that celebrated and supported their mental health and well-being. Facilitated by the school’s Wellness Committee, the day included stations related to mindfulness, meditation, yoga, nutrition and physical health awareness, team building, friendship and kindness. The day culminated with a schoolwide fun run.

Date Added: 4/14/2025

Hampton Bays Elementary School recently held a successful third annual science fair at STEAM Night. During the event, students showcased their science fair projects and explored activities related to STEAM. Activities like the Code & Go Robot Mouse, tangrams, Crazy Circuits, wood burning and recycled planters gave students hands-on opportunities to engage with STEAM concepts in fun and interactive ways. Additionally, thanks to the PTA, students had the chance to win STEAM-related toys and books in a raffle.

Date Added: 4/11/2025

Hampton Bays Elementary School third grade students recently had the opportunity to meet New York Giants football player Casey Kreiter over Zoom. As part of the meet and greet, Kreiter answered student questions and spoke to them about the importance of playing sports, eating healthy and having fun. The session was made possible through a partnership with the American Heart Association.

 

Date Added: 4/10/2025