News from Bay Shore Schools
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Spring Break Message 2024
4/19/2024
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High School, District Home page, Universal Pre-KindergartenBay Shore Union Free School District DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 75 WEST PERKAL STREET, BAY SHORE, NEW YORK, 11706 PHONE (631) 968-1115 FAX (631) 968-4131 Board of Education Steven J. Maloney, Ed.D. Jennifer Brownyard, President Superintendent of Schools Louis R. Bettinelli, Vice President Andrew A.... more info 4/17/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School students Vita Mazza and Katherine Castillo were recognized at the BAFFA Juried Invitational High School Exhibition. Vita won the Women Sharing Art Scholarship and the Bell Street Artists Scholarship. Katherine won second place in the Sculpture division. ...more info 4/16/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore HS hosted its first Multicultural Evening event. Families got the chance to enjoy home cooked dishes from around the world, learn about culture through trifolds created by students, and enjoy a range of musical performances led by language students. 4/15/2024
News of Districtwide InterestStudents at Brook Avenue School created bird-inspired art to celebrate Spring. 4/11/2024
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High School, District Home page, Universal Pre-KindergartenThe Board of Education will be holding a PUBLIC SESSION for the purpose of voting related to the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Budget Vote and Election Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the District Office First Floor Conference Room The meeting will be broadcast live at: www.bayshoreschools.org/Boardmeeting 4/10/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Women's Empowerment Club at Bay Shore High School celebrated Women's History Month. They visited every 9th grade classroom to talk about current issues facing women in our country and in our world. The theme this year was "Out of this World," with a focus on women in STEAM fields. All 9th grade students were given a star to decorate in order to recognize an important female... more info 4/5/2024
News of Districtwide InterestBay Shore Middle School hosted a school-wide spelling bee that resulted in students being named grade-level or building champions. The building champions will compete in the Suffolk County spelling bee being held at the Middle School later this spring. 4/5/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Bay Shore High School Virtual Enterprise (VE) class, TempoTaste, participated in a local trade show hosted by Lynbrook High School. Hundreds of students, from 29 Long Island firms, were in attendance. TempoTaste won gold for "Firm Spirit" thanks to their creative ideas, collaboration efforts, and most notably, Keith Fuchs dressing as the TempoTaste unofficial mascot, Mr. Lemon. 4/3/2024
News of Districtwide InterestMembers of the Bay Shore School District staff and community were recognized at the 23rd Annual SCOPE School District Awards Dinner. These individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to supporting the students of Bay Shore. Jennifer Brownyard, School Board Service Award Amy Nardone, Teacher Service Award Louis Balsamo, Administrator Service Award Amanda DellUniversita,... more info 3/20/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Mechanical Marauders, Bay Shore High School's Robotics team, competed at the Finger Lakes Regional event at RIT. 3/18/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Bay Shore High School Model UN team took first place at the National Model UN Conference. This is the first time the group, which earned an Award of Distinction, has placed first in the competition. 3/15/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolAccompanied by Monsieur Walsh and Madame Romero, the senior French IB class at Bay Shore High School took a trip to the Modern Museum of Art in New York City. After studying French impressionism and artistic expression in the classroom, the students were able to see first hand works of art by the likes of Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh and Cézanne. 3/13/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe seniors in the Bay Shore High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program reached a program milestone. They recently completed and officially submitted their extended essays for the diploma program. 3/12/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudent performers at Bay Shore High School put on a special jazz concert to share the gift of music with their family, friends, and community. 3/6/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the 9th grade Humanities class at Bay Shore High School took a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to observe Ancient Greek vases. The trip was made possible by the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF). 3/5/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents taking Introduction to Architecture and Construction at Bay Shore High School visited the H2M architectural and engineering firm in Melville. Students in the course, which bears college credit through Farmingdale State College, learned the various pathways that exist to enter these career tracks, listened to guest speakers from the different departments within H2M, and participated build... more info 2/29/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in Ms. Besendorfer's Living Environment classes at Bay Shore High School made candy DNA models recently to help their learning process. 2/27/2024
News of Districtwide InterestBrook Avenue School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) and staff volunteers facilitated a Valentine's Day "Build A Buddy" event for students. 2/26/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in Ms. Eglin's IB Chemistry class at Bay Shore High School completed IA experiments. In an example of the student-centered learning the IB program is known for, students designed their own experiments based on personal ideas and interests. 2/15/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents taking IB music classes at Bay Shore High School visited Bay Shore Middle School to talk about their experience and the value of studying music. 2/14/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the Bay Shore High School Multicultural Club focused on art at a recent meeting, creating colorful flowers in honor of Hispanic heritage. 2/7/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the Humanities program at Bay Shore High School studied Baroque art and the French Revolution, learning about French aristocracy and the wigs of Marie Antionette. They studied contemporary artists Asya Kozina and Dmitriy Kozin and their Baroque paper wigs. Students then created their own paper sculptures. 2/6/2024
News of Districtwide InterestBay Shore High School held a Breakfast for Champions event last month. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Alexandra Russo (BSHS '16) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student / Area / Nominating Teacher Hunter Joel / English / Mrs. D'Antoni Jacob... more info 2/6/2024
Bay Shore High School, AthleticsBay Shore High School student Skyler Duke was recognized as a News12 Scholar Athlete. Skyler is a member of the Girls Swimming & Diving team and the Crew team. 2/5/2024
News of Districtwide InterestStudents in Ms. Rampersaud’s class at Gardiner Manor School designed islands with various themes to explain their understanding about geography with their classmates. Students also created poems to capture the essence of their island design. 2/5/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School's literary magazine, The Writers' Block, has been recognized as a "Superior" magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). 1/30/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the Digital Generations class at Bay Shore High School presented their final projects at Stony Brook University. 1/30/2024
News of Districtwide InterestStudents at Brook Avenue School worked with art teacher Mrs. Pigate to create artwork inspired by Van Gogh. 1/29/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolGraduates from Bay Shore High School's Class of 2023 returned to receive their International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas. 1/10/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolPrior to the holiday break, the Bay Shore High School Harmonaires visited school buildings throughout Bay Shore to sing for the younger students. 1/3/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolStudent musicians at Bay Shore High School performed Winter Concerts for family, friends, and community. 1/2/2024
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Bay Shore High School Multicultural Club met before the holiday break to discuss holiday traditions around the world. 12/29/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School Senior Vita Mazza, an IB Visual Arts students, placed third in the Suffolk Community College High School Art Show with her piece entitled Human Emotion. 12/27/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School senior Katherine Castillo, an IB Visual Arts student, won one of three 1st place awards at the South Bay Art Association's Nita Elder Student Scholarship Exhibition with a paper-cut art piece entitled Imbalance. 12/26/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School students worked with Ms. Giaquinto to enhance their math skills while solving dynamic challenges. 12/20/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School student, Ashley Hernandez, CEO of the Business Department's Virtual Enterprises firm TempoTaste, and Ms. Stanulis attended the Winning Women Leadership Conference. Sponsored by Mastercard and Virtual Enterprises, at the Mastercard Tech Hub in NYC, the event was organized into two parts, a panel discussion where women business leaders shared their experiences and advice on... more info 12/18/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolTwo members of the Google team visited Bay Shore High School to speak with students taking Computer Science. 12/12/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School students have been selected for All State and All County musical ensembles based on demonstrated excellence in musical performance. 12/11/2023
News of Districtwide InterestTeachers at Fifth Avenue School learned about Google for Education's Read Along. Christina Picardi, a member of the District's Technology Department, spoke at a faculty meeting to share how the program can enhance literacy skills. 12/5/2023
Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High School, Athletics, Physical Education & HealthMembers of the Bay Shore High School Athletes Helping Athletes program spent 2 days at Bay Shore Middle School. They shared a message about getting involved and answered questions from the younger students. 12/4/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the 9th grade Humanities class at Bay Shore High School created and presented "Spotify" playlists representing the characters in the Hindu epic The Ramayana. 11/30/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School held its first Breakfast for Champions of the 2023-2024 school year. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Parrish Smith (BSHS '10) for sharing his story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student / Area / Nominating Teacher Jaelynne Bangs / English / Mr.... more info 11/29/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents from Bay Shore High School's Peer Support program attended Compassion Without Borders at Half Hollow Hills High School East. The event focuses on leadership skills, innovation, and empowering students to make a difference in their community. 11/27/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School students now have the opportunity to join a new Multicultural Club. Recently, the club held a meeting around the theme of food. 11/21/2023
News of Districtwide InterestStudents in Mrs. Cristando's class at South Country School wrote book reviews for the school library to help readers find their next book adventure. 11/21/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolHumanities 9 art students at Bay Shore High School learned about Diwali traditions while crafting lanterns and creating vibrant designs to deepen their understanding of the festival. 11/20/2023
Bay Shore High School, AthleticsNine of Bay Shore High School's student-athletes signed letters of intent to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. 11/17/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School English teacher, Lori Indemaio, was recognized by the New York State English Council (NYSEC) as a 2023 Educator of Excellence. The Educator of Excellence Award honors those nominated by colleagues for inspiring excellence in their students and fellow teachers, and who have implemented best practices and challenged students to become skillful readers and writers. 11/15/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolPaul Saccoccio, one of the owners of The Pizzeria visited the Virtual Enterprise International (VE) class at Bay Shore High School to talk business. Paul spoke about his beginnings at his father's pizzeria, and how he loved the comradery and community feeling working at the pizzeria afforded him. Students asked questions about financing, scaling operations, and human resource management. 11/8/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Bay Shore High School Drama Club will put on a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 11/6/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolIB Visual Arts students at Bay Shore High School used pen and ink wells to create drawings inspired by dried flowers. 11/3/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents from Bay Shore High School are participating in the Town of Islip Anti Bias Ambassador program. Recently, the group met at Brentwood High School to discuss bias and awareness, and hear from a Holocaust survivor. 11/2/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Bay Shore High School took a field trip to the Hudson River School Art Trail, an exhibit at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and the Olana State Historic Site. The trip furthered the learning students had done during their Theory of Knowledge course, particularly in the areas of knowledge of art and history. The students will be... more info 10/30/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School’s 2023 Homecoming celebration was another success! The crowd cheered the football team as they played against Commack. At halftime, in addition to the Homecoming Court being honored, the crowd recognized members of the 1983 and 1984 Rutgers Cup football teams, who were joined by their coach, Tom Howard. 10/25/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolThe independent Cuban dance ensemble Malpaso Dance Company visited Bay Shore High School to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Members of the ensemble taught dance workshops for students and then performed at assemblies attended by the entire student body. The residency was made possible through funding from the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF). 10/25/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School's Women's Empowerment Club held a Day of the Girl celebration centered around the theme of "Building Independence." Students heard from a panel of faculty members and then worked in groups to explore aspects of relationships with the One Love Foundation. 10/20/2023
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High School, Universal Pre-KindergartenBay Shore Board of Education Trustee Guy Leggio ('81) has been announced as the joint recipient of the New York State School Boards Association Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service. This award is the highest award that is given by the New York State School Boards Association; it recognizes outstanding contributions to public education and children. Mr. Leggio has served... more info 10/11/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolThe Bay Shore High School Alumni Association has announced the 2024 Hall of Fame Class. Since its inception in 2002, only 67 individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 2024 Class will be inducted at a dinner in April 2024. 9/28/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolTwo students from Bay Shore High School have been recognized by the College Board. Deven Morales and Yhanna Priester were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their performance on the PSAT. 9/27/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolStudents in the Humanities 9 class at Bay Shore High School completed a lesson that allowed them to explore the concept of creation myths. The students analyzed Paleolithic cave art and then created their own interpretations. 9/26/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School families received important information during the building's annual open house night. Teachers shared what students will be learning throughout the year, and parents and guardians had the opportunity to connect with their children's teachers. 9/15/2023
Bay Shore High SchoolBay Shore High School student Isaiah Baston performed at the Town of Islip 9/11 Ceremony.
Senior Walk 2023
7/3/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBefore they walked the stage at graduation, Bay Shore High School's Class of 2023 visited students at the district's elementary school buildings. 7/3/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageAs part of the graduation festivities, graduates of the Class of 1973 returned for their 50 Year Reunion. The group gathered for tours of the high school and to receive honorary diplomas, and were then recognized during the graduation ceremony. 6/23/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageOn June 23, 2023, Bay Shore High School celebrated its commencement ceremonies. The evening featured remarks from High School Principal Stephen Gordon, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Maloney, Board of Education President Guy Leggio, and Board of Education Trustee Susan Gargan. Valedictorian William Haspel, Salutatorian Anthony Lucatuorto and Senior Class President Christopher Sanchez also... more info 6/21/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents taking business classes at Bay Shore High School used a "yearbook" wall to share memories from the year, thank their teachers, and share other messages about the 2022-2023 school year. 6/21/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home page, AthleticsAfter several rounds of intense voting, the new turf field at Bay Shore High School was recognized as the winner of the 2023 Landtek Turf Madness competition. 6/15/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students Laura and Maggie earned perfect scores on Microsoft certification exams through Ms. Taylor's Office Specialist class. ...more info 6/14/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageOn Thursday, June 1, 2023, the BSCTA awarded 21 scholarships to graduating seniors at Bay Shore High School. Thanks to the generosity of Bay Shore teachers and support staff, the scholarships totaled $16,800. 6/14/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents taking Photography 1 & 2 at Bay Shore High School learned about color selection techniques with Photoshop. 6/13/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program held its annual IB Diploma Student Recognition Night to honor the high school seniors who have completed the necessary requirements to qualify for the IB diploma. Board of Education Vice President Mrs. Jennifer Brownyard, Superintendent Dr. Steven Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Curriculum and Instruction... more info 6/13/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in the WIN/WOW program at Bay Shore High School participated in a field day full of fun track and field activities. 6/12/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School science research student, Liaba Niami, won the Honors Award at the Long Island Science Congress awards. Liaba tested the effects of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail Mushroom) on plant cancer in Cucumis sativus (Cucumber). Liaba plans to do research alongside South Shore University professionals during the summer months. 6/9/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in the WIN/WOW program at Bay Shore High School had the opportunity to participate in a dance residency with visiting artist Oya Bangura. This program was made possible by the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF) and funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program administered through the Huntington Arts Council. 6/9/2023
Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore Social Studies Department strengthened their community connection by holding recent department meetings at the Bay Shore Historical Society. 6/9/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School's Drama Club was recognized at the 2023 Teeny Awards with individual and group awards. Congratulations to all of the winners. Student Theater Recognition Awards Administrative Kheyla Perez (Assistant Director) Kartik Singh (Assistant Music Director) Choreography (Dance Captain) Amber Marquez Sound Elizabeth Brownyard Lightning John Brownyard Stage... more info 6/8/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents from Bay Shore High School's Science Research program participated in Northwell Health's South Side University Hospital research symposium. 6/6/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageInternational Baccalaureate (IB) students in Mr. Pasca's class at Bay Shore High School had the opportunity to see a play they read in class performed on stage. The Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF) sponsored a trip for students to see A Doll's House on Broadway. 6/6/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe students in Humanities 9 at Bay Shore High School embarked on a creative endeavor, reimagining Hokusai's masterpiece, "The Great Wave," through the art of Haiku. 6/5/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Science Research team held their annual symposium. Students eagerly shared their projects with the High School community, fostering an atmosphere of excitement and discovery for those in attendance. Each student presented their research, highlighting their innovative solutions to real-world problems, and the results of their cutting-edge experiments. The symposium... more info 6/2/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Music Department held its annual awards night to recognize graduating seniors who participated in the music program. 6/1/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageOn May 24, 2023, the Bay Shore Board of Education recognized the Valedictorian and Salutatorian from the Class of 2023. William Haspel, the Valedictorian, plans to attend Pomona College. Anthony Lucatuorto, the Salutatorian, plans to attend the University of Notre Dame. Both have challenged themselves to the fullest extent possible while attending Bay Shore High School. Teachers, administrators... more info 6/1/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School chapter of the National Honor Society held an induction ceremony to welcome new members who've met the requirements for membership in the honor society. 5/31/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School senior Christopher Sanchez was a recipient of the Principals Leadership Award from the Suffolk County High School Principals Association. 5/25/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThree Bay Shore High School students were recognized as part of the NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing. Deven Morales received a First Class designation, Raifah Sheikh received an Excellent designation, and Rachna Singh received a Merit designation. 5/24/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents taking IB Vision Arts at Bay Shore High School have been working on designing and planning a vibrant banner for the Cultural Arts Department. 5/18/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students were invited to and attended the “We are the Future Symposium" at Hofstra University. The students had the opportunity to hear about innovative technology programs on Long Island and learned about the importance of financial literacy. 5/17/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents at Bay Shore High School celebrated where they will attend school next year by wearing shirts from the colleges they will be attending. 5/16/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students showed off their musical talent with performances at Cabaret Night. 5/10/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School IB Visual Arts student Katherine Castillo's artwork was selected for inclusion in the 27th Annual Heckscher Museum exhibit, Long Island's Best 2023. 5/1/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageScience research students from Bay Shore High School participated in the Long Island Science Congress. Gabby Allen, Tori Morales, Fabiola Cherizard, Liaba Naimi, Saman Khalil, Jailah Collins, and Jolie Amaya represented Bay Shore with a high level of science knowledge and professionalism. 4/28/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School English teacher Nina Thomas has been selected for a fellowship by the Thomasville History Center, which is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. 4/27/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThree of Bay Shore High School's musical groups performed at Busch Gardens and were awarded top prizes. The Bay Shore High School Band was awarded silver. The Bay Shore High School Orchestra was awarded silver. The Bay Shore High School Choir was awarded gold. The Band and Orchestra were awarded the Instrumental Sweepstakes Award for Highest Combined Scores. The Band, Orchestra, and Choir were... more info 4/21/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMrs. Moakley's 9th grade Humanities students at Bay Shore High School learned about mosaics and created their own using Google Drawing. 4/20/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of the Bay Shore High School Class of 2023 who participated in IB Visual Arts classes recently displayed their artwork in a gallery at the school. 4/19/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mrs. Moakley's photography classes at Bay Shore High School learned about macro photography. They used their new knowledge to capture images of oil, dish soap, and water. 4/18/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School French Teachers, Anne-Valérie Boisdin, Katie Romero, and Richard Walsh, organized a French café experience for staff as a part of the Multicultural Week celebration. IB French students Sahir Baloch and Catherine McMurray assisted in serving and greeting guests. Other students in the French program helped by making posters, menus, and decorations. 4/12/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School English Department held its annual student writers' conference, Ethnic Pen. Award-winning American filmmaker, investigative journalist, and writer Keith Beauchamp gave the keynote address, sharing his journey creating the movie "Till." After the main assembly, students worked with local writers in smaller workshops. At a luncheon that afternoon, students... more info 4/6/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Robotics Team competed in the Finger Lakes Regional. The Mechanical Marauders placed 28th out of 55 teams and then were chosen to become part of the 7th seed alliance. Their defense allowed the team to make it to round 4 of 5 in the semifinals. 4/5/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students participated in the Social Studies Department's annual Law Day competition. Students tried fictional cases while playing the roles of lawyers and witnesses before attorneys from Bay Shore, Brightwaters, and neighboring communities. The attorneys served as judges for the competition and mentors as they gave the students advice on proper trial techniques, the rules... more info 4/4/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School International Baccalaureate (IB) students entered their films in the annual Locust Valley Student Film Festival. Their films brought home wins in two different categories. 3rd place in Drama: Rainer Pasca, Catherine Lyden, Nicky West, Emilia Gaskill, Catherine McMurray Best Sound, Cinematography, Editing, and Best Picture: Rosanna Khan, Sophia DeBonis, Stella McCluskey,... more info 3/30/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of Leaders of the Future engaged Bay Shore High School students in trivia surrounding Women in History. Students who gave correct answers received prizes. 3/29/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageAs part of Women's History Month, all 9th grade students at Bay Shore High School were given a petal to decorate in order to recognize an important female figure who has made a difference in their lives. These petals were then arranged into an art installation on the second floor. This design was developed and executed by student Rohan Wilson. 3/28/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of the Bay Shore High School Women's Empowerment Club recently visited every 9th grade classroom to talk about current issues facing women in our country and in our world. They played games to share important statistics and to celebrate famous women in history. 3/15/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe 2022 Bay Shore High School Writers' Block was awarded first place by the American Scholastic Press Organization. The editors for the issue were Rainer Pasca and Laieba Chaudhry. 3/14/2023
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Bay Shore High SchoolStudents and staff at Mary G. Clarkson School celebrated Mario Day on March 10th (Mar10) by dressing up as their favorite Mario Bros characters. 3/14/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageOn March 1, 2023, Bay Shore High School held its third Breakfast for Champions of the 2022-2023 school year. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Matthew Bobby ('19) for sharing his story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student ... more info
Bay Shore to Present Les Miserables
3/13/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Drama Club will present performances of the classic musical Les Miserables. 3/10/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageDePaul University has recognized the 2022 Bay Shore High School Writers' Block and has selected the work “I Wish You,” by graduate Marissa Walsh, to be included in their inaugural DePaul’s Blue Book: Best American High School Writing 2022. Graduates Natasha Vera Torres, Farheen Mufti, Saul Sanchez, and Tayla Paciullo were also selected as Finalists; each student's name... more info 3/8/2023
News of Districtwide InterestThe seniors in the Bay Shore High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program reached a program milestone. They recently completed and officially submitted their extended essays for the diploma program. 3/8/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageWinners of Bay Shore High School's 10th Annual Writers' Block Writing Contest participated in a reading of their work at the Second Avenue Firehouse in Bay Shore as part of Teatro Yerbabruja's Friday Night Fire artist series. 3/6/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students Katherine Castillo, Michelle Mendez Andrade, Ariana Garcia, and Astrid Caicedo Martin had their artwork selected for an art exhibit curated by the Long Island Art League. 3/3/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of Bay Shore High School's Athletes Helping Athletes program spoke to 7th and 8th grade students about the pitfalls of social media. ...more info 3/3/2023
News of Districtwide InterestStudents and staff at Fifth Avenue School celebrated Read Across America week with specially-themed days. 3/2/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School student Katherine Castillo placed first in the Islip Arts Council's "YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE." art exhibition. 2/27/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageSpanish language students at Bay Shore High School held a mini lesson for their families. 2/22/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School celebrated Black History Month by welcoming guest speakers from different backgrounds to share stories with students about their life and information about their careers. The students were engaged in the presentations and asked questions that helped to further the discussions. 2/17/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageIn February, students in Peer Support at Bay Shore High School participated in P.S. I Love You Day. The day, which is celebrated nationally, is a day to stand up to bullying and fight depression and suicide. Peer Support students provided information and free hugs during lunch periods. Legislator Steve Flotteron stopped by to help the students celebrate. 2/14/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School librarian, AmyJo Southworth, research teacher Erin Garland, and student teacher Megan MacFarlane brought their science research student, Fabiola Cherizard, to the Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System and Brookhaven National Laboratory Partners in Science Program. The annual program featured an amazing presentation on nuclear fission and the nuclear landscape from Dr.... more info 2/9/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mrs. Taylor's Microsoft classes at Bay Shore High School earned official Microsoft Certification credentials in Word and Excel. 2/2/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore Board of Education recognized Bay Shore High School student Emma Paolella, who designed this year's District holiday card. 1/25/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mr. DeMartino's Digital Generations class at Bay Shore High School successfully presented their final projects at Stony Brook University. Harmony and Emily placed and Alana received the MVP award. 1/24/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students have the opportunity to take Project Adventure as their physical education class and take their learning to new heights. 1/20/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBusiness students from Bay Shore High School attended a Virtual Enterprise trade show hosted at LIU Post to share "Run on Power Energy," a company they have created as part of their coursework. 1/10/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageRecently, 26 students from Bay Shore High School attended a conference with the New York State Theatre Education Association, a statewide organization of theatre educators. They spent a weekend attending workshops given by colleges, universities, and other theatre professionals, networking with other students from across the state, and experiencing a variety of performances. The trip was made... more info 1/9/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School students Cassie Hall, Laurel Stewart, Astrid Caicedo Martin, Vira Mazda, Ariana Garcia and Daina Leonardo had their artwork chosen for exhibition in the SUNY Suffolk Sagtikos Art gallery. 1/9/2023
News of Districtwide InterestThe Bay Shore Boys Wrestling team placed 3rd at the Rocky Gilmore Tournament with 219 points. Liam Knapp and Chris Reddy were champions in their weight classes. Jordan Drago placed 2nd in his weight class. 1/6/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageOn January 5, 2023, graduates from Bay Shore High School's Class of 2022 returned to receive their International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas. 1/4/2023
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of Peer Support at Bay Shore High School welcomed students from a neighboring school district as part of a cultural exchange between the two schools. 12/28/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Harmonaires visited buildings in the District to share the joy of the holiday season by singing festive songs. 12/27/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMusicians from Bay Shore High School performed wonderful Winter Concerts for their families and the community. 12/19/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mr. Scher's Music Theory II class at Bay Shore High School worked with an online platform to compose and transcribe bass lines. 12/16/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents taking Humanities 9 and IB Visual Arts at Bay Shore High School visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to study Ancient Greek pottery and European paintings. The trip was made possible through a grant from the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF). 12/5/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageMembers of Bay Shore High School's Athletes Helping Athletes spent two days working with 7th and 8th grade students and shared inspiring stories about perseverance. 12/2/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents from Brook Avenue School and the Bay Shore High School Harmonaires recently performed at the Bay Shore Beautification WinterFest. 11/30/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Ms. Dorsa's IB Literature & Performance class at Bay Shore High School performed scenes from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for an audience that included peers from their class, students from other English classes, teachers and administrators. Students developed their own interpretations of selected scenes, working in groups to make creative choices... more info 11/29/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School senior Michael Beirne has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. He is one of 1,557 semifinalists across the country who will now compete for 150 scholarships. 11/28/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageCongratulations to the cast, crew and pit of Footloose! The Bay Shore High School Drama Club put on a wonderful production of the hit musical. 11/21/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Ms. LiPuma's classes at Bay Shore High School created their own platforms for presidential campaigns. 11/18/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in College & Career Prep at Bay Shore High School met with Suffolk County Police Department Community Relations Bureau Officer Allison to learn about careers in law enforcement. 11/17/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School teacher Kathleen Peterson presented at the Suffolk Zone Conference to share her strategies for working with non-English speaking students. 11/17/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents at Bay Shore High School had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Rachel's Challenge. Created in honor of Columbine victim Rachel Scott, the organization's message focuses on creating change through kindness. 11/16/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageFour Bay Shore High School musicians have been selected to participate in the All County Festival. Congratulations to Andrew White, Rocco Ferrandino, Maximo Flores and Catherine Keach. 11/15/2022
Bay Shore High School, AthleticsFour Bay Shore High School musicians have been selected to participate in the NYSSMA All State Conference in Rochester, New York. Congratulations to Jackson Mendolia, Toni Campos, Andrew White and Isaiah Baston. 11/14/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Student Council and adviser Ms. Side created a moving tribute to Bay Shore's veterans. The group placed flags on the front lawn of the high school to create a Field of Flags. 11/11/2022
News of Districtwide InterestThe Bay Shore School District recognizes and thanks all of the men and women in the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community who have served in our Armed Forces. Whether you served in war or in peace, far from home or within the borders of our country, you have the gratitude of all whose freedoms you protected. To learn more about Bay Shore graduates who have served in the military, visit the website... more info 11/8/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Drama Club will present a production of Footloose on November 17-19. 11/8/2022
News of Districtwide InterestOn November 2, 2022, Bay Shore High School held its first Breakfast for Champions of the 2022-20123 school year. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Julia Hutchinson (BSHS '15) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student ... more info 11/7/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School student Sia K. has been chosen to represent the school in the 2023 ACDA National High School SSAA Honor Choir in Cincinnati. 11/4/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mr. Scher's Music Theory classes at Bay Shore High School worked on creating musical trailers for a movie or TV show with their own original compositions. 11/4/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThree students from Bay Shore High School have been recognized by the College Board for their scores on the PSAT. Maya Ammar, Toni Campos and William Haspel have been recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. 11/3/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School marked Hispanic Heritage Month with a poster contest. Students worked collaboratively to create posters about each subject area department. 11/2/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe students and staff at Bay Shore High School celebrated Halloween with fun costumes and a costume contest. 10/31/2022
Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore High SchoolStudents and staff at Bay Shore Middle School wore pink to raise awareness for individuals battling breast cancer. 10/28/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in the IB Visual Arts classes at Bay Shore High School visited the Heckscher Museum to view the Long Island Biennial. They spent the day analyzing and creating art. 10/25/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School Harmonaires recently visited Fifth Avenue School to perform the story "Paletero Man" for students. 10/25/2022
News of Districtwide InterestStudents at Gardiner Manor School recently visited the Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to the Parent Faculty Association (PFA), each student left the book fair with at least one book. 10/21/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageThe Bay Shore High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program had special visitors from Denmark. Students from Sct. Knuds in Odense, Denmark, visited as part of a cultural exchange. They lived with families in the community, attended classes at the high school and took part in other activities with Bay Shore students, including a visit to Fire Island. Bay Shore IB students will visit Denmark... more info 10/20/2022
News of Districtwide InterestKindergarten students at Brook Avenue School learned about mindfulness during sessions with Mission Be. 10/20/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School student Rainer Pasca has been recognized by Newsday as a Long Island Scholar Artist in the area of Theater for the 2022-2023 school year. Rainer was one of only 20 students on Long Island selected to receive this honor. A profile of him ran in a recent print issue of Newsday and is also available online at... more info 10/14/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageCongratulations to the Bay Shore High School Class of 2022 August graduates! The students who completed the requirements to graduate received their diplomas in a special ceremony. 10/12/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents in Mr. Masino's computer science classes at Bay Shore High School explored the program DALL-E, which is an AI generator tool. 10/11/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageHumanities students at Bay Shore High School studied the origin stories of ancient civilizations. They worked collaboratively to draw the stories using pictographs. 9/30/2022
News of Districtwide InterestSouth Country School Physical Education teachers spent a Saturday laying down colorful coats of paint for the school’s new set of street games. Students have enjoyed playing the games during both recess and gym class. 9/29/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageBay Shore High School’s 2022 Homecoming celebration was another huge success! The day began with the traditional parade of floats featuring a themed float from each grade level at the high school. After the parade, the community gathered at the fan festival. The Athletic Sponsors served hotdogs and beverages while kids ran in the fields and enjoyed the bounce house. Later in the day, the... more info 9/22/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageRecently, the Bay Shore Board of Education recognized and thank Mr. and Mrs. James Notaro for a $4,000 donation to the District. The money will be utilized for the Care Closet at Bay Shore High School and for student scholarships. 9/15/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pageStudents at Bay Shore High School marked the anniversary of September 11, 2001, by creating a field of flags in front of the school as a tribute to those who were lost. 9/13/2022
Bay Shore High School, District Home pagePrior to the beginning of the school year, upperclassmen who volunteered as leaders for Freshman Orientation met to prepare. They put together informational folders and planned tours for incoming students. |