Westhampton Beach Elementary School kindergartners recently enjoyed an exciting visit to the high school’s wet laboratory. They were introduced to the world of science through hands-on exploration by participating in a guided tour of the lab. They also took part in a fun scavenger hunt, searching for science-related items throughout the lab. The experience allowed the young students to explore STEM concepts and connect with high school marine students.

 

Date Added: 6/5/2026

Over 40 Westhampton Beach High School students gained valuable, real-world experience by participating in the Town of Southampton’s Youth Court this school year. The program offers students the opportunity to take part in a peer-led approach to the justice system. Students serve as judges, attorneys and jurors in real cases involving youth offenders. Cases range from trespassing to driving without a license to underage drinking. While working on cases, students learn more about how laws are applied and how civic responsibility plays an important role in resolving conflicts. Participating students were: Elhani Armijos, Tess Ashley, Tyler Bennett, Luca Caumartin, Lea Cavaliere, Leah Centeno-Peipman, Kannon Davis, Charlotte Dennehy, Casey Farrell, August Feldman, Anthony Garcia Telo, Olivia Gonzalez, Nico Grazina, Abigail Halloran, Grace Hart, Niko Leontaritis, Reily Maloney, Vanessa Marte, Lily Mensch, Lily Messina, Alexander Moran, Annabelle Najdzion, Erik Olsson, Angel Oregon, Mathew Palamidessi, Ticianna Panza, Peyton Parkes, Riley Parkes, Phineas Pendergast, Leo Perl, Eleanor Ramsay, Leah Ravin, Rafael Remetta, Catherine Robesch, Liam Sarian, Camilo Taberas, Angelina Takemoto, Matias Triaca, Simona Volpe, Alexa Wittmann, Sophia Zaleski, Maggie Zheng and Elly Ziccardi.

Five more Westhampton Beach High School senior athletes penned their names to letters of intent during a recent college signing ceremony. They join 16 of their peers who committed in the fall.

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates the following students:

Jude Allen, volleyball, SUNY New Paltz

Katie Burke, softball, Adelphi University

Jacob Permakoff, baseball, SUNY Cortland

Kara Salvaggio, cheerleading, Endicott College

Reese Smith, baseball, SUNY Maritime

Westhampton Beach Elementary School kindergartner Hudson Wolters recently earned fifth place in the quarterfinals of the national Ranger Rick Jr. competition. Wolters, who has a love of animals, entered the competition with hopes of winning the grand prize of $20,000 and meeting wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin. He had pledged to provide $5,000 of his winnings to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge to support its environmental education and wildlife programs.

High school seniors from the Hampton Bays, Southampton and Westhampton Beach school districts who have committed to entering the military upon graduation were honored at a seventh annual ceremony at Westhampton Beach High School on May 29.

During the formal event, the seniors — who represent the 1% of graduates who commit to the military each year — were presented with proclamations and accolades. Their families were given blue star flags at the ceremony, which included musical military tributes and several speakers who offered congratulations and well wishes.

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates Esmeralda Garcia, who will be enlisting in the Army Reserves.

 

Date Added: 6/1/2026