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Westhampton Beach Golden Canes raise funds for childhood cancer

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Westhampton Beach High School’s community service Golden Canes Club recently donated over $600 to East End Hospice and Camp Good Grief. Club members raised the funds through a second annual pickleball tournament at the Barn in Westhampton. Participating in the tournament were Westhampton Beach High School students and alumni. Congratulations to first-place winners Bobby Stabile and Matilda Buchen.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

Celebrating wellness

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Westhampton Beach High School students recently celebrated Wellness Week through theme days and a wellness activity day. They wore neon to brighten someone’s day on Tuesday and matched a friend to emphasize the importance of a support system on Wednesday. They also wore green on Thursday and took part in activity stations during their gym periods to learn more about mental health and how physical health is connected to it. 
 

 

Date Added: 5/29/2025

Westhampton Beach Schools host successful community service fair

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The Westhampton Beach School District recently hosted a successful inaugural community service fair. The fair, open to all community members, students and families, gave students the opportunity to explore various volunteer prospects. Local organizations included the Kiwanis Club of Southampton Town, the Rotary Club of Southampton, the VFW, animal shelters, the Marine Search and Rescue Team, HUGS, the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, Canine Companions, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and many more. Students also enjoyed performing with Kenn and Spencer, founders of OOMPA (the Organization of Open Mic Performing Artists). 
 

 

 

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Westhampton Beach faculty attend Marine Educators Workshop

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Westhampton Beach High School social studies teacher Bryan Schaumloffel and school counselors Erika Habersaat and Christine Minnear recently participated in the Marine Educators Workshop in Parris Island, South Carolina.

The three faculty members were selected to participate in the program along with 51 other educators following an application process. 

During the three-day workshop, they were led by drill instructors to march and participate in informative and intense activities that simulated elements of becoming a marine.  

Schaumloffel, Habersaat and Minnear said they decided to participate to become more educated on what boot camp is like for new recruits, as well as learn about college and vocational opportunities for service members.

“This was an experience of a lifetime,” said Minnear. “Going through a simulated boot camp, as well as listening to new recruits, Marines who have been serving for many years, the drill sergeants, instructors and commanding general, I feel so much more knowledgeable about the U.S. Marine Corps. I have the utmost respect for these men and women who choose to serve their country.”

Likewise, Habersaat offered, “This was an outstanding experience — probably one of the top professional development opportunities I have taken part in during my career.  Every single Marine we interacted with was professional and open to answering any of our questions. I can honestly say I have a very good understanding of what the 13 weeks of basic training that every Marine goes through are like, and how difficult and transformative they are.”

Schaumloffel added, “I gained an entirely new respect for what new Marine recruits go through. Everything has a reason and purpose. It is not just yelling for no reason — everything they do is planned for a certain outcome. It was very impressive to have been immersed in the process.” 

 

Date Added: 5/27/2025

 

Westhampton Beach students entering the military honored at ceremony

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High school seniors from the Westhampton Beach, Hampton Bays and Southampton school districts who have committed to entering the military upon graduation were honored at a sixth annual ceremony at Southampton High School on May 22.

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 the following seniors who will be entering military service: Devora Cospin Larrazabal (Navy), Colston Deshler (Army), Brayden Mackie (Marines), Lukas Rahbari (Navy) and Liam Schmidt (Coast Guard).

Date Added: 5/23/2025