Port Jefferson School District

Student-Musicians Shine at Dickens Festival

Members of the Port Jefferson School District music department entertained hundreds of spectators with seasonal music during various performances at the annual Charles Dickens Festival held this past weekend in Port Jefferson Village. Musical ensembles from all three schools performed holiday favorites at various venues including churches and the public library. The unique opportunity highlights the Music and Fine Arts Department’s mission to foster the tools of imaginative self-expression and meaningful social interaction.

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Trio Swim to State-Level Success

Three Port Jefferson student-athletes placed at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s swimming and diving championships recently. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Kyra Sommerstad was the Suffolk County champion in the 200-yard Individual Medley and the 100-yard backstroke. At the state championship, she finished first in the 200-yard IM and second in the 100-yard backstroke. Sophomore Kate Sommerstad finished seventh at the state championships in the 500-yard freestyle and 21st in the 200-yard freestyle. Freshman Olivia Schlegel qualified for the 100-yard backstroke and swam her best time of the season at the NYSPHSAA championships. Congratulations!

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Mozart and Mendelssohn for Middle School Students

Port Jefferson Middle School music students had a musical treat when members of the Three Village Chamber Players visited the school recently. The guest musicians – pianist Xin Ben Yu, violinist Emre Engin and cellist Alison Rowe – played movements from Mozart’s Piano Trio in C Major, K.548 and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66. The trio took the time to share their talents with the students as they were performing locally in free concerts. In addition to their classical performance, they conducted a masterclass with each ensemble in the school. The visit was another opportunity for Port Jefferson students to experience creative participation in musical and fine arts experiences.

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Kid Wrestling Program

Wrestling coaches Michael Maletta, Nick Miceli, James Sinclair as well as Earl L. Vandermeulen High School wrestlers are hosting a Kid Wrestling program through Feb. 11 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the high school wrestling room. Contact Mike Maletta mmaletta@portjeffschools.org for details.

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Welcome to our School Community!

Members of the High School International Club came up with a thoughtful fundraising project when they sold bagels and hot chocolate before and after school to raise money to create welcome bags for new students to the Port Jefferson School District. Under the direction of English as a Second Language teacher Ms. Jennifer Walling and school social worker Ms. Kristin Britt, who are co-advisers to the International Club, the students put together welcome letters and goodies to the recipients as a warm welcome as they navigate their new school. “This gesture points to the kindness of our students and the generosity that they want to share in making new friends and being sure that new classmates are comfortable in their new surroundings,” Ms. Walling said.

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Student-Musicians Shine at Dickens Festival

Trio Swim to State-Level Success

Mozart and Mendelssohn for Middle School Students

Kid Wrestling Program

Welcome to our School Community!

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