Westhampton Beach UFSD

Cultivating curiosity: Students explore science through gardening

With spring in the air, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students were back in their school’s PTA-sponsored greenhouse learning the art and science of gardening. Working alongside farm educator Renato Stafford, owner of Homegrown, the students learned how organic materials break down to enrich soil and support plant growth by building a compost pile. They also planted a variety of vegetable seeds. Each student received seeds to take home, extending the learning experience beyond the classroom and inspiring families to garden together.

Date Added: 4/15/2026

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Westhampton Beach Boys Golfer Recognized

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Zach Berger on being named to Newsday’s Top 10 Long Island Boys Golf Players list. Berger earned the recognition as a six-year varsity player with a two-time All-Long Island title. He also shot 69 and 74 to tie for fifth in the 2025 state tournament and is slated to compete again in 2026. He is committed to play at Loyola University in Maryland.

Date Added: 4/14/2026

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Westhampton Beach Boys LAX Player Named Top Player

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates junior Jake Calloway on being named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Boys Lacrosse Players list. Calloway earned the recognition for establishing himself as “having top-flight cover talent and the ability to boost the transition game.” He is committed to play at Penn State.

Date Added: 4/13/2026

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Elementary students enjoy interactive in-school field trip

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently took part in an exciting in-school field trip experience with Mobile Ed Productions, a program dedicated to education through entertainment. Held in the school gymnasium, the interactive presentation immersed students in a variety of hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics stations designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Students explored virtual reality technology, robots and dinosaur bones. The enriching experience was made possible through the support of the school’s PTA.

Date Added: 4/6/2026

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Winning projects for future scientists

Students at Westhampton Beach Elementary School displayed their knowledge of science at the school’s 27th annual Math, Science and Technology Fair.

The event showcased a variety of science projects by students in grades 1-5, with topics related to the speed of Hot Weels, beach erosion, solar panels and pointe shoe design.

This year’s fair winners were Dean Kalisak, kindergarten; Bryson Searless, first grade; Noelle Algieri, second grade; Kenley Montpetit, third grade; Ben Williams, fourth grade; and Max Searles, fifth grade. Runners-up were Melania Kirk and Jameson Liguori, kindergarten; Camilo Perez, first grade; Rylee Kalisak, second grade; Diana Meyers, third grade; Evelyn Matlock, fourth grade; and Noelle Kalisak, fifth grade.

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

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