Westhampton Beach Middle School seventh graders recently participated in an assembly with Dr. Vic Grazina, who spoke about the critical role sleep plays in health, learning and overall well-being. He shared eye-opening insights on how proper rest improves memory, focus and even athletic performance, while lack of sleep can negatively impact mood and daily activities. His presentation served as a great reminder for students about the importance of healthy sleep habits.

Date Added: 3/25/2025

Jason Cohen, director of health, physical education and athletics for the Westhampton Beach School District, proudly announces that the following students, teams and coaches have received postseason recognition for their participation in the winter sports program. Multiple Westhampton Beach winter student-athletes earned designation as All-State, All-Island, All-County, All-Division, All-League and All-Conference in their respective sports.

Girls Basketball

Team: League Champions, undefeated

All-League: Sandra Clarke, Kate Sweet, Shannon Sweet and Jasmine Taylor

All-County: Sandra Clarke and Kate Sweet

All-Tournament Team: Sandra Clarke and Shannon Sweet

All-Conference: Sandra Clarke, Kate Sweet and Jasmine Taylor

All-County Academic: Shannon Sweet

Unsung Hero: Chole Blowes

League 5 Player of the Year: Sandra Clarke




Boys Basketball

All-League: Truman Hahn

All-County: Jorden Bennett

All-Conference, All-Division: Jorden Bennett

All-County Academic: Dante Quinones



Girls Winter Track

All-League, All-Conference: Lily Strebel

All-Academic: Halle Geller



Boys Winter Track

All-County Academic: Marcus Haynia


Wrestling

All-League: Dylan Blenk, Darren Cangelosi, Carmine Esposito, Andrew Lewis

and Dylan Razzano

All-County, All-State: Lily Blenk



Boys Cross-Country

Coach of the Year: Hannah Martin

All-League: Dylan Blenk, Magnus Haynia, Marcus Haynia and John Reilly

All-County: John Reilly



Competition Cheer

All-Classification: Lana Blowes

All-Academic: Emily Edwards

Date Added: 3/26/2025

To celebrate National Foreign Language Week, Westhampton Beach High School students participated in a multicultural fair held in their school’s cafeteria. Hosted by the Spanish and French clubs, students had the opportunity to share their culture and try foods from around the world.

Date Added: 3/25/2025

Students at Westhampton Beach Elementary School displayed their knowledge of science at the school’s 26th annual Math, Science and Technology Fair.

The event showcased a variety of science projects by students in grades 1-5, with topics ranging from seed growth to bridge construction to suntan lotion.

This year’s fair winners were Bryson Searles, kindergarten; Sophie Dwyer and Elizabeth Williams, first grade; Norah Pletka, second grade; James Robesch, third grade; Maxwell Searles, fourth grade; and Cora Montpetit, fifth grade. Runners-up were Beau Couture, kindergarten; Grayson Gold and Rylee Kalisak, first grade; Kenley Montpetit, second grade; Evelyn Matlock, third grade; Genesis Chacon, fourth grade; and Frankie DiBiaso, fifth grade.

The winning students are now eligible to compete in Brookhaven National Laboratory’s annual Elementary Science Fair Competition.

Date Added: 3/24/2025

This summer, Westhampton Beach High School junior Emma O’Came will be attending the prestigious Stony Brook Simons Summer Research Program. She is the second Westhampton Beach High School student to earn entry into the highly competitive program; only 4% of all applicants are accepted.

As part of the six-week program, O’Came will be working under the mentorship of Dr. Kathryn Gunn in the university’s department of biochemistry and cell biology.

O’Came said she is looking forward to the opportunity to work in a lab and learn more about the research process.

She became interested in research after attending the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Research Academy last summer. “I found research is something I really enjoyed,” she said.

Since then, she enrolled in her school’s AP Research program and has studied the effects of UV light on infant clothing and the relationship between genes and cancer. 

“Emma is highly motivated, hardworking and bright. She is a student who will absolutely make the most of this incredible research opportunity, said science research teacher Dr. Dianna Gobler.

To earn her spot in the summer program, O’Came was required to participate in a highly selective application process that included her impressive academic record and recommendations from her teachers.

Apart from her research, O’Came serves as president and founder of her school’s new Science Club. She is also vice president of her school’s French Club and a member of her school’s varsity volleyball team. Outside of school, she is a lifeguard and member of the Westhampton Junior Ambulance. 

Date Added: 3/20/2025