Westhampton Beach Elementary School paid tribute to local veterans with a second annual ceremony on Nov. 7. During the event, students learned about the history of Veterans Day, met local veterans from all branches of the military and heard from guest speaker Sergeant William M. Hughes Jr. To culminate the ceremony, students sang “Proud of Our Veterans.”

Date Added: 11/12/2024

Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth grade family and consumer sciences students made special connections with first graders at Westhampton Beach Elementary School through a pillow pocket project.

As part of the initiative, the middle school students worked with their first grade buddies to create a pillow design on paper. The middle schoolers then worked for six weeks constructing a pillow reflecting their buddy’s design. They brought the pillow designs to life by cutting fabric, pinning and operating a sewing machine.

Once complete, the middle school students hand-delivered the pillows to their excited buddies.

Date Added: 11/5/2024

As part of Fire Prevention Week, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students participated in fire safety lessons with members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. Students learned about general fire safety, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and practiced calling 911 and jumping out the window of the fire department’s smoke house simulator.

Date Added: 10/21/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently raised over $30,000 for their school through a Bubble Run and Raise Craze fundraiser.

As part of the fundraiser, students secured sponsorships to run in the Bubble Run and donations by promising to perform acts of kindness in return. They completed a multitude of 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.

The fundraiser culminated with Principal Jeremy Garritano getting slimed. He agreed to be slimed if students met their fundraising goal.

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: 10/18/2024

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