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Westhampton Beach High School presents 'Clue'

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Westhampton Beach High School is excited to present its production of “Clue” on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. Tickets are free.

The fall play, written by Sandy Rustin, will feature an ensemble with many actors assuming different characters from the game Clue, including the familiar Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard and many others. Directed by Kimet Speed, the show will have audiences guessing, “Who done it?”

Date Added: 10/11/2024

Celebrating Hispanic heritage

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Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish-speaking countries. Additionally, in Spanish class, they have been talking about symbols of Hispanic culture.

Date Added: 10/10/2024

Celebrating World Health Day

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Westhampton Beach High School students recently celebrated World Health Day through activities prepared by HUGS, Inc. of Westhampton Beach. During their gym periods, students rotated through stations that connected to different aspects of mental health and well-being. For example, at the Mental Health Jenga station, they answered questions about mental health, and at the Power of Play station, they learned how physical health is connected to mental health.

Date Added: 10/9/2024

Westhampton Beach High School earns NYSPHSAA School of Distinction Award

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Westhampton Beach High School has been named a School of Distinction for the 2023-2024 school year by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

To earn this recognition, an impressive 100% of the school’s varsity teams were required to hold a GPA above 90%. Westhampton Beach is among 114 schools to receive this noteworthy designation.

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates its varsity teams on an outstanding job.

 

Date Added: 10/8/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary kicks off annual fundraiser

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Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are raising funds for their school through a new fundraiser that kicked off on Oct. 1 with an inspiring assembly. The fundraiser, Raise Craze, raises funds through acts of kindness.

Through Oct. 15, students will be asking for donations and performing acts of kindness in return. They are pledging to do individual and schoolwide good deeds, including writing cards to residents of local assisted living facilities, helping to pick up trash, collecting crayons for homeless shelters and sharing positive messages. They will also be participating in a bubble fun run featuring an obstacle course on Oct. 11.

If students attain the school’s fundraising goal of $30,000, Principal Jeremy Garritano promises to allow himself to be slimed. The funds will be used to purchase STEM equipment and upgrades to the school’s greenhouse, as well as provide for field trips.

 

Date Added: 10/7/2024