In art teacher Bianca Daidone’s class, second grade students explored abstract art and no paintbrushes were required. Instead, students used straws to move paint across the paper and discovered how the power of their breath could create swirling, spatters and unexpected designs. 

With each puff of air, colors danced and blended, forming whimsical patterns that were as unique as the artists themselves. Softer breaths produced smooth, flowing lines, while stronger gusts created bursts of texture and color. 

The creative exercise encouraged students to express their emotions, experiment with new techniques and develop empathy through open-minded exploration.  

Click here to view the Blown Away by Art slideshow.

Date Added: 6/2/2025

Budget Passes:

Budget Votes:

Yes – 35

No – 1

Trustee Election: (elect 2)

Linda Nowachek - 33

Byron Chenault - 23

Date Added: 5/20/2025

Fifth and sixth grade students joined forces with students from the Bay Shore School District to put their remotely operated vehicles to the ultimate test in the open waters of the Great South Bay. After weeks of drafting, planning and hands-on engineering, it was finally time to see whether their creations would hover at the perfect depth to capture underwater video. Excitement ran high as each team launched their ROV and observed the results of their hard work. 

Upon returning to school, each team then delivered an elevator pitch to promote their ROV designs, as if they were marketing them to potential buyers. This phase of the project provided an opportunity for the students to practice persuasive communication and think critically about real-world applications for their innovations.  

Students in both districts not only deepened their understanding of engineering and marine science but realized that learning is more powerful when it’s hands-on, collaborative and a little bit wet. 

Click here to view the Remotely Operated Vehicles Put to the Test slideshow.
 
Date Added: 5/15/2025

Living on a barrier beach means learning to live with the ever-changing shoreline and preparing for the storms that shape it. Woodhull School third and fourth grade students recently became coastal engineers during an environmental education class, diving into the science behind seawalls and how these structures help protect coastal communities like Ocean Beach. 

The students were tasked with building a seawall strong enough to withstand erosion, using only everyday materials and a set budget. Working in small  groups, the students carefully considered how to get the most out of their “engineering funds,” balancing cost, design and function.  

Once their prototypes were built, the students tested their seawalls under simulated storm conditions. They measured the impact of erosion, observed the effects of weathering and reflected on how natural materials like rocks and minerals might make their designs even stronger. 

Through hands-on experimentation and thoughtful collaboration, these young engineers learned how science, creativity and sustainability come together to meet real-world challenges right in their own back yard. 

Click here to view the Young Coastal Engineers at Work slideshow.

Date Added: 5/13/2025