Westhampton Beach students are spending their summer mornings engaging in learning activities as part of the district’s summer recreation and academy program, which runs through the month of July.

During the four-week program, held at Westhampton Beach High School, students in grades K-8 participate in a wide variety of fun activities, including crafts, computers, science and sports. The summer program also provides an opportunity for students to hone their English language arts and math skills and for incoming kindergartners to get acquainted with a school setting. High school students volunteer to assist with the program.

Date Added: 7/15/2024

The Westhampton Beach High School Class of 2024 celebrated an academic milestone as they received their diplomas on June 26 at the school’s 116th commencement exercises.

During the evening ceremony, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn Probst and high school Principal Christopher Herr congratulated the students on their academic, athletic and extracurricular accomplishments and their community service contributions.

Among those who took the podium were valedictorian Meghan Kelly and salutatorian Jessica Curran. Charlie Bookamer read a senior poem, and senior class historian Ryan Fives rounded out the celebration by speaking of class memories and achievements. In closing, the symphonic choir entertained with a performance of “Time of Your Life” by Green Day.

After accepting their diplomas and tossing their caps, the graduates joined a final procession off the football field toward their next chapter of success.

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Date Added: 6/28/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently celebrated Police Day, which kicked off with a helicopter landing in the school’s field. The excited students then heard from local law enforcement officers who spoke about different jobs and technologies in the field, including the SWAT team, K-9 unit, helicopter unit and police drones.

Date Added: 6/25/2024

High-achieving Westhampton Beach Middle School students in grades 6-8 were selected for an online math competition through the Math League. The students had 30 minutes to complete 35 challenging questions that increased in difficulty. The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates the following high scorers: Leo Bonawandt, Andrew Camacho, Serafina DiBiaso, Aaliyah Figueroa, Keith Figueroa, Sophia Harrington-Matros, Cameron Hipp, Gage Matlock, Isabelle McCarthy, Chris Meyers, Christian Naclerio, Harper Rilling and Filip Sanczenko.

Date Added: 6/24/2024