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

            Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth grader Alexander Pataridze recently earned a top 20 finish at the International Chess Open Graz Tournament in Austria. To earn the spot, he competed against 600 participants from 49 countries.

            Pataridze, who learned chess at the age of 6, has been competitively playing the strategy game with the US Chess Federation since the sixth grade. He has tested his skills at 24 competitions in New York, Philadelphia and Italy. 

            He plans to continue to strengthen his skills with the assistance of his coach for future competitions, including at the 57the annual New York State Scholastic Championships.

            “I have learned that once you know all of the openings, you can master the game,” he said. “You must also watch your opponent and learn their strategies.”

When not playing chess, Pataridze can be found on the tennis court or teaching himself to code.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Pataridze for a job well done.

Date Added: 3/7/2025

The artwork of 10 Westhampton Beach Middle School students will be on display at the Parrish Art Museum as part of the museum’s 70th annual Student Exhibition, which runs from March 15 through April 27.

The 2025 showcase will feature more than 1,000 young artists from Eastern Long Island’s schools.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following talented artists: Janely Amaya, Cian Belkin, Jeannine Braynelle Fernandez, Lean Centeno-Peipman, Lourdes Chan, Mia Gosnell, Lilly Guja, Kaiden Krisinsson-Bailey, Van Pendergast and Matthew Robles-Avila.

Date Added: 3/3/2025