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Eighth grade students from Ronkonkoma and Oakdale-Bohemia middle schools commemorated the end of one chapter and the beginning of another during moving up ceremonies held on June 23 and June 24, respectively. Hosted at Connetquot High School, the celebrations featured memorable speeches and musical performances that reflected on the lasting memories and positive experiences students shared throughout their middle school years. As part of the ceremony, students were honored with special awards recognizing their achievements across academic subjects and other areas of excellence. The events concluded with students proudly walking across the stage to accept their certificates, marking a significant milestone and symbolizing their readiness to begin high school in the fall.
Date Added: 6/25/2025
Fifth graders across the Connetquot Central School District are preparing to take the next step in their educational journey as they transition to middle school. Throughout June, students from Edward J. Bosti, Cherokee Street, Helen B. Duffield, Idle Hour, John Pearl, Edith L. Slocum, and Sycamore Avenue elementary schools marked this important moment with moving up ceremonies. Each celebration featured special awards, honoring students for outstanding achievement in academics, music and the arts, physical education, health and other areas. Principals, staff and student speakers took the stage to reflect on the experiences and memories that shaped their elementary school years. In front of proud families, students received their moving up certificates, symbolizing their elementary school accomplishments and their readiness for the exciting challenges ahead at Oakdale-Bohemia and Ronkonkoma middle schools.
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Date Added: 6/23/2025
Connetquot High School honored nine graduating seniors who have committed to serving in the United States military during a special recognition ceremony held on June 20. The district celebrated Ayden Brandl (US Coast Guard), Nicholas Bruer (US Navy), Santiago Chavez Velez (US Marines), Caden McLaughlin (US Coast Guard), Justin Materazo (US Air Force ROTC), Lorenzo Marasciullo (US Navy), Molly Murphy (US Navy), Laura Sanchez (US Air National Guard) and Matthew Weaver (US Navy). In recognizing each honoree, Connetquot High School Principal Michael Moran expressed his gratitude and pride in these students for choosing a path of service and sacrifice. The ceremony highlighted their commitment and the strong values they will carry forward as they embark on this honorable journey. (Not pictured: Santiago Chavez Velez)
Date Added: 6/20/2025