In honor of Black History Month, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about influential African Americans through an interactive display in the school’s main hallway. The “Essential Elements of Black History” display, set up in the form of the Periodic Table of Elements, features QR codes that students can scan to access more information from a variety of age-appropriate, online sources. In addition, students are working to build a “Rooted & Grounded in Black History” paper tree display, to which they are adding leaves containing information about what they have learned about famous African Americans.

Date Added: 2/15/2023

Westhampton Beach Elementary School was filled with celebration on Feb. 13 as students and staff marked the completion of the first 100 days of school with an array of fun-filled learning activities. Kindergartners recognized the 100th day by adorning “100 Days of School” hats and enjoyed practicing their counting skills through different counting activities.

Date Added: 2/14/2023

Members of the Westhampton Beach Elementary School Student Council recently hosted a successful drive to collect warm coats, hats, gloves and scarves for those in need. All items will be donated to the nonprofit Maureen’s Haven, which assists the homeless population.

Date Added: 2/13/2023

As part of a recent Black History Month celebration, several Westhampton Beach High School students volunteered to read books and participate in engaging activities with students at Westhampton Beach Elementary School.

The high school students read age-appropriate books to the elementary students, including “It’s Okay to Be Different” by Todd Parr, “Our Class Is a Family” by Shannon Olsen, “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold, “Same, Same But Different” by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, and “The Day You Begin” and “The Other Side” by Jacqueline Woodson.

This is the second time that high school students have participated in readings at the elementary school. The initiative was launched by the district’s Equity Committee as a way to bring the schools and students together around something positive.

Date Added: 2/10/2023