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

Mr. Giagios’ Introduction to Technology class at Ronkonkoma Middle School wrapped up the year with an awesome project, building Adirondack chairs from repurposed pallets! Students broke down the pallets themselves while Mr. Giagios prepped the wood to size. Using plans and patterns, each student crafted their own unique chair. Great job to Avery Baker, Ryan Candela, Ashley Ramos, Valentina Fabbri, Ishaq Hoque, Malaya McKines, Sophia Orlando, Hanrui Ouyang, Sylvia Raimondi and Keylla Corella!

Click here to view the Ronkonkoma Middle School’s Intro to Technology students craft one-of-a-kind chairs slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/18/2025

Members of Girl Scout troop 1202 recently completed a school beautification project at Ronkonkoma Middle School, painting themed murals for the school’s restrooms and building a bench to complete the sitting area near the school garden. Thank you to students Lily Schropfer, Emily DeVita, Marisa Carey, Reagan Green, Krysta Abbatiello, Antonia Brucculeri and Anna LaGrandier!

Date Added: 6/17/2025

Ronkonkoma Middle School sixth graders released their sixth grade “writing books” at a writing celebration with their families, teachers and administrators.

The books contained over a dozen published writing pieces, including paragraphs, poetry and a small moment narrative. The students were proud to share their finished products and what they learned about the writing process.

Date Added: 6/13/2025

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Connetquot Central School District proudly hosted a series of Wellness Days throughout May, bringing students, staff and community partners together to celebrate and support emotional well-being.

Each school in the district participated in activities aimed at promoting mental, emotional and physical health. These events featured dynamic presentations and assemblies from a variety of organizations, including Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Dragon Gate Martial Arts Academy, Youth Enrichment Services, Fit for Life, KidStrong, the Bionic Project, Kerboom Kidz and Northwell Health.

The district’s elementary schools enjoyed interactive sessions such as yoga, mindful reading and crafts, music and art activities, guided painting, self-love meditation and Zumba. Creative activities like affirmation stations and scavenger hunts helped students connect to wellness in fun, accessible ways.

At Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, students explored a Wellness Fair, featuring healthy food samples, mindfulness education and wellness-themed activities, including “peaceful puzzles”, a Zen garden, “calm coloring”, “mindful music” and “fun with fidgets”. Ronkonkoma Middle School hosted a variety of self-care activities, including self-care bingo, an affirmation station, a spirited volleyball tournament in support of the Dezy Strong Foundation and a themed spirit week.

At Connetquot High School, students were encouraged to explore holistic wellness through yoga and meditation sessions, nutrition and food samplings and health and wellness vendors. The event emphasized the importance of mind-body balance and introduced students to local resources for maintaining their overall well-being.

While Connetquot’s commitment to student wellness continues year-round, May’s Wellness Days served as a great reminder of the importance of self-care.

Click here to view the Connetquot champions self-care through Wellness Days slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/9/2025