Several Westhampton Beach High School Digital Generation students earned top spots at the Digital Generation Final Presentation at Stony Brook University.

To achieve the recognition, the students worked in cross-district teams from across Suffolk County to develop innovative digital entrepreneurship projects. The Digital Generation program, administered by Eastern Suffolk BOCES and Stony Brook University, provides students with the opportunity to collaborate virtually using advanced technology while also earning college credit.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following students who earned honors:

First Place
Ava Borruso and Brianna Circo

Second Place
Charlotte Campbell and Marelin Chucuy Alvarado

Third Place
Andrew Lewis

Fourth Place
Luca Caumartin and Jude Dawson

The Westhampton Beach School District Board of Education recently presented a Great Hurricane Award to Scott Leogrande, a physical education/health teacher and athletic trainer at Westhampton Beach High School.

Leogrande was honored for his dedication to students and the district. “We are incredibly proud to recognize Scott Leogrande,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn Probst. “His dedication to our student athletes and all the students he teaches are a tremendous asset to the district.”

Leogrande has taught in the Westhampton Beach School District for the past 30 years. He began his career in the district in 1995 as an athletic trainer after earning his degree in sports medicine and health from Ohio Northern University. He has since earned his master’s degree in physical education from Adelpi University, allowing him to teach physical education and health. In addition, he teaches CPR/first aid, through which students gain certification in both areas, and Introduction to Sports Medicine, where students can earn three college credits through Adelphi University.

Leogrande is also a member of the NYS Teachers Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association.

“I feel honored and thankful for this award,” said Leogrande. “It is always nice to be recognized by your peers. Westhampton Beach is a special place for me, and I look forward to finishing my career here.”

The Great Hurricane Award aims to honor staff throughout the year who make a difference every day within the school district. “A hurricane is a storm of indomitable force, but more than that, here in Westhampton Beach, it stands for honor, hard work, dedication, loyalty and tradition,” said Dr. Probst.

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently hosted a successful clothing drive to support the school’s annual fifth grade educational trip to Boston. For each pound of clothing collected, students earned funds through Go Green Clothing Recycling.

Westhampton Beach Middle School thespians are set to present “The Fairytale Court Room” on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the district’s auditorium. Tickets are free.

The 23 middle school cast and crew members are excited to perform the show that appeals to children and adults with famous villains who are put on trial. The audience must decide if they are innocent or guilty.

Westhampton Beach Elementary School fourth graders learned about the life and history of Native Americans during a Journeys into American Indian Territory program on Jan. 21. During the event, students explored Native American artifacts such as clothing, dolls and pottery and listened to traditional stories.