On April 15, over 120 Connetquot High School World Language students received the Seal of Biliteracy during a special recognition ceremony.

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the New York State Education Department and Connetquot Central School District, recognizing students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The recognition becomes part of the high school transcript and diploma for these students. It is a statement of accomplishment that helps to signal evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college and for engagement as a global citizen.

Ahead of receiving their certificates, students stood at the podium to reflect upon their experiences in connecting with cultures and languages and the benefits of working on their Seal of Biliteracy projects.

Date Added: 4/17/2024

On April 15, Connetquot High School’s unified T-Birds played East Islip in a competitive game of basketball.

Outside of the gymnasium, artwork from Connetquot High School’s life skills art classes lined the hallways. Additionally, there were student-made items for sale such as tie-dye socks, beaded bracelets, snacks and delicious baked goods. All profits made from the fair were donated to the SEPTA scholarship fund.

Ahead of the game, Sycamore Avenue Elementary students signed the National Anthem, using American Sign Language. All in all, the event was a great opportunity for Connetquot students and families to come together for a great cause.

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Date Added: 4/17/2024

OBMS's Tri-M Honor Society members mentored the district's elementary solo performers during “Mock NYSSMA” in preparation for the upcoming NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 18.

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The Board recognized the accomplishments of the district’s musicians at the April 9 Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements:

2023-2024 SCMEA All-County Festivals
Hannah Abel - Flute 2 - Division 1 Central Band
Gavin Cohen - Flute 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Austin Donnelly - Bb Clarinet 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Dylan Garrett - Percussion - Division 1 Central Band
David Jalloh - Trumpet 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Gabriella Jean Baptiste - Flute 2 - Division 1 Central Band
Jonathan Kotsonis - Alto Sax 2 - Division 1 Central Band
Benjamin Kriegsman - Trumpet 2 - Division 1 Central Band
Cassidy Malone Baritone Sax - Division 1 Central Band
Max Picone-Mirisola - Alto Sax 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Nicholas Santisteban-Zulferino - Trumpet 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Ethan Sepela - French Horn - Division 1 Central Band
Alexa Sheppard - Alto Sax 1 - Division 1 Central Band
Jahlila Shorter - Bb Clarinet 3 Division 1 Central Band
Saraphina Bedell - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Emmanouela Botonaki - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Laila Buck - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Caitlin Champion - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Ashton Cooper - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Erin Hanford - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Aiden Hussein - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Avery Kalos - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Bradley Lamour - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Alexa Rae Limardo - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Ellora Martinez - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Catherine Martrano - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Adelaide Miller - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Sophia Modafferi - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Gavin Morisie - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Alice Prikios - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Camila Ramos Pereda - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Juliana Sevenoaks - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Zoe Slionski - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Tomasz Slonina - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Kyler Stewart - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Mia Tosi - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Jillian Woerner - Childrens Voice - Division 1 Central Chorus
Aileen Hanley - Violin II - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Allen Horvath - Violin II - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Emily Lewis - Double Bass - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Alexandra Lowenhaupt - Violin I - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Joshua Muniz – Cello - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Alejandro Suazo-Santamaria - Cello - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Mackenzie Sullivan - Violin II - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Mason Tomeo – Cello - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Jacob Topal - Violin II - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Eira Yu - Violin II - Division 1 Central Orchestra
Magdalene Antony Raj - Flute Piccolo/Flute 1 - Division 2 East Band
Ashley Basso - Flute 1 - Division 2 East Band
Addison Bresalier - Bb Clarinet 2 - Division 2 East Band
Morgan Cilibrasi - Alto Sax 1 - Division 2 East Band
Ashley Kienzler - Flute 1 - Division 2 East Band
Keira LaRocca - Flute 1 - Division 2 East Band
Ariana Moran - Trombone 2 - Division 2 East Band
Sean O'Connor - Baritone/Euph - Division 2 East Band
Ella Cardone - Soprano 2 - Division 2 East Chorus
Abigail Endres – Alto - Division 2 East Chorus
Kylah Getty - Soprano 2 - Division 2 East Chorus
Michael Johnson - Baritone - Division 2 East Chorus
Aidan Leung - Baritone - Division 2 East Chorus
Antroy Nugent - Baritone - Division 2 East Chorus
Alesa Wilson - Alto - Division 2 East Chorus
Devin Connell - Tuba - Division 2 East Orchestra
Sabrina DeCapua – Percussion - Division 2 East Orchestra
Noah Huff – Trumpet - Division 2 East Orchestra
Ryan Mulvey - Trumpet 2 - Division 2 East Orchestra
Erin Palmieri - Violin II - Division 2 East Orchestra
Richa Shetty – Trombone - Division 2 East Orchestra
Zofia Slonina - Violin I - Division 2 East Orchestra
Ava Yazbek - Violin II - Division 2 East Orchestra
William Carey - Baritone/Euph - Division 3 East Band
Brady Dunne – Percussion - Division 3 East Band
Paul Hein - Trumpet 2 - Division 3 East Band
Riley LaRocca - Trumpet 2 - Division 3 East Band
Christopher Martin - Trombone 2 - Division 3 East Band
Xavier Vargas - Baritone/Euph - Division 3 East Band
John Thomas Aliperti – Tenor - Division 3 East Chorus
Austin Baker – Tenor - Division 3 East Chorus
Samantha DeLuca – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Tessa Dolinger – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Olivia Ferrentino – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Casey Miller – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Timothy Moulton – Tenor - Division 3 East Chorus
Julia Nitzsche – Soprano - Division 3 East Chorus
Hailey Priemer – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Nadia Radi – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Christopher Roppelt – Tenor - Division 3 East Chorus
Elizabeth Smith - Soprano - Division 3 East Chorus
Syncere Stallworth – Bass - Division 3 East Chorus
Abigail Thomas – Alto - Division 3 East Chorus
Andrew Wachsmuth – Bass - Division 3 East Chorus
Brynn Burke - Violin II - Division 3 East Orchestra
Matthew Johnson – Cello - Division 3 East Orchestra
Flynn Lavery – Viola - Division 3 East Orchestra
Jonathan Le – Viola - Division 3 East Orchestra

2023-2024 LISFA Festival
Aileen Hanley - Violin 1 - Division 5 Orchestra
Mary Singer - Violin 2 - Division 5 Orchestra
Emily Lewis - Double Bass - Division 5 Orchestra
Adelaide Miller - Cello - Division 5 Orchestra
Mason Tomeo - Cello - Division 5 Orchestra
Julianna Martin - Cello - Division 5 Orchestra
McKenna Gallup - Viola - Division 5 Orchestra
Joshua Muniz - Cello - Division 5 Orchestra
Avery Kalos - Violin 1 - Division 5 Orchestra
Jacob Topal - Violin 2 - Division 5 Orchestra
Alexandra Lowenhaupt - Violin I - Division 6 Orchestra
Alejandro Suazo-Santamaria - Cello - Division 6 Orchestra
Zofia Slonina - Violin I - Division 7-8 Orchestra
Juliette Steeneck - Viola - Division 7-8 Orchestra
Erin Palmieri - Violin I - Division 7-8 Orchestra
Matthew Johnson - Cello - Division 9-10 Orchestra
Jonathan Le - Viola - Division 9-10 Orchestra

Date Added: 4/11/2024