Westhampton Beach High School senior Topher Ramos has combined academic excellence with remarkable musical ability to earn recognition as a rising pianist showcased in Manhattan School of Music’s Precollege performances.

Most recently, Ramos performed at the conservatory’s gala before an audience of accomplished musicians and was provided an opportunity to speak about his experiences with the Precollege program.

The program has offered him numerous opportunities, he said. Last year, he received the prestigious distinction among his peers to perform with the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Philharmonic Orchestra. He studies privately at the conservatory under Carmel Lowenthal and has taken classes and lessons every Saturday since the seventh grade.

Ramos, who has been playing the piano since the age of 3, also shares his musical talent by accompanying his school’s chorus on the piano and singing as a member of the group. 

When not playing the piano or singing, Ramos serves as an editor of his school’s publication, Seascapes. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and an AP Scholar. Outside of school, he volunteers with the Westhampton Ambulance Junior Company.

He plans to continue his musical journey in college this fall and study the business side of the music industry.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Topher Ramos on his musical achievements. Click here to listen to the performance.

 

Date Added: 12/4/2025

The Westhampton Beach School District Board of Education has appointed Alyssa Tracey as its new assistant high school principal, effective Jan. 5.

“The district is pleased to announce the appointment of Alyssa Tracey,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn Probst. “Her expertise and dedication to educational excellence will serve our students and staff well.”

Tracey, of Port Jefferson Station, joins the Westhampton Beach School District from Oceanside High School, where she served as the dean of students. She was previously a summer school assistant principal and administrative intern at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. She started her career at the same school as an English and ENL teacher. She has also taught English at Bellport High School.

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English secondary education from St. Joseph’s University, a Master of Arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages from Long Island University, a Master of Arts in special education with an annotation in severe and multiple disabilities from St. Joseph’s University and a post-master’s graduate certificate in educational leadership from Stony Brook University. 

“I am honored to join the Westhampton Beach community and am eager to support the district’s proud tradition of excellence,” said Tracey. “I am committed to fostering meaningful growth and expanding opportunities that enable all students to reach their fullest potential.”

 

Date Added: 12/3/2025

Five Westhampton Beach High School students recently participated in the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and North Fork’s annual Running and Winning Workshop, joining peers from across the East End to explore careers in public service and civic leadership.

During the daylong event, Tess Ashley, Addison Celi, Emily Edwards, Kara Flynn and Nico Grazina heard from local school board members about how they became involved in local politics. They also interviewed the panelists on topics such as seeking and holding office. The event continued with students working in groups to design a campaign and present on issues they would like to see addressed by local school boards.

Sixteen Westhampton Beach High School senior athletes penned their names to letters of intent during a recent college signing ceremony.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following students:

Dagny Beasly, lacrosse, Williams College

Zach Berger, golf, Loyola University

Maiya Boughal, lacrosse, Dartmouth College

Cooper Daniels, baseball, St. Thomas Aquinas College

Ava Derby, lacrosse, University of Maryland

Caeden Dorn, lacrosse, Long Island University

Ava Failla, lacrosse, Drexel University

Mia Hill, track and field, Harding University

Khloe Hoda, soccer, Marymount University

Bailey Hudson, lacrosse, St. Michaels College

Lily Johnson, lacrosse, SUNY Cortland

Tom Machin, baseball, Mitchell College

Benjamin Magee, football, Endicott College

Riley Maire, lacrosse, Marywood University

George Ostensen, lacrosse, Western Connecticut State University

Dan Shannon, lacrosse, Salve Regina University

 

Date Added: 11/17/2025

Westhampton Beach High School students participated in a series of engaging activities during Red Ribbon Week. As part of the week’s events, representatives from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office visited the school to facilitate a drunk driving simulation. The experience offered students a realistic and impactful look at the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Also during the week, the school’s CURE Club hosted a can collection and recycling event and students wrote positive, drug-free messages on red paper strips during their English classes. The strips were then linked to form a long chain that is displayed in the high school library.

 

Date Added: 11/14/2025