Port Jefferson School District

News Archive

2013
- May
  - 5/17/2013 - Voter Access to High School Building - May 21, 2013 Budget Vote and Trustee Election
  - 5/17/2013 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 5/14/2013 - 2013-2014 Budget Information
  - 5/12/2013 - Academic Team on MSG Varsity Tonight
  - 5/3/2013 - Roundup ProMax Being Applied
  - 5/2/2013 - Community Forum - Athletics
- April
  - 4/29/2013 - Meet the Candidates Night Archived Video
  - 4/24/2013 - Personnel Announcement - Assistant Principal
  - 4/21/2013 - NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
  - 4/16/2013 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 4/12/2013 - Video for Parents and Families about the Common Core Assessments
  - 4/12/2013 - PORT JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE
  - 4/2/2013 - Community Forum - Elementary Enrichment Program
  - 4/2/2013 - Academic Team Faces Off for Second Time on ‘Challenge’
  - 4/1/2013 - Candidates for Board of Education
- March
  - 3/21/2013 - Individuals Honored for Bringing Scope to the District
  - 3/20/2013 - Reminder - Spring Recess
  - 3/20/2013 - Port Jefferson Named Best Community for Music Education
  - 3/20/2013 - Middle School Science Olympiad Team Off to States
  - 3/19/2013 - Teamwork is Key Ingredient in Recipe for Success
  - 3/19/2013 - Students Continue to Build Hope for Others
  - 3/18/2013 - Italian Poetry Contest
  - 3/17/2013 - Student Achievements Display Excellence Across the Board
  - 3/17/2013 - Science Olympiad Team Places at State Competition
  - 3/14/2013 - Fourth-Graders Bring the Heat at Science Competition
  - 3/13/2013 - Students Forecast Progress with New Weather Station
  - 3/12/2013 - Port Jefferson High School Presents "Curtains"
  - 3/12/2013 - Letter from the Superintendent Regarding Athletics
  - 3/11/2013 - Music Students Selected for SCMEA All-County Festival
  - 3/11/2013 - Music Students Perform at Art Fundraiser
  - 3/11/2013 - Middle School Math Students Steep Themselves in Exploration
  - 3/10/2013 - Students ‘Dodge’ Diabetes at Fundraiser
  - 3/8/2013 - MS WRESTLING: Due to the inclement weather, the Middle School Wrestling Match is postponed to Wednesday, March 13th at 4:30 p.m.
  - 3/5/2013 - Student Recognized in Scholastic Art Competition
  - 3/3/2013 - Port Jefferson Schools Earn Energy Star Certification
  - 3/3/2013 - Middle School Students Lend Some Flair for A Good Cause
  - 3/3/2013 - Interact Club Warms Hearts in the Cold of Winter
  - 3/1/2013 - Community Swim/After-school Swim Update
- February
  - 2/28/2013 - Rotary Names February’s Most Motivated Student
  - 2/27/2013 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 2/26/2013 - SUNY Percussion Instructor Strikes a Chord With Music Students
  - 2/26/2013 - Science Olympiad Team Places in Top Three at Competition
  - 2/25/2013 - District Wins at State Wrestling Championship
  - 2/24/2013 - AP Biology Students Take a Hands-On Approach to Learning
  - 2/19/2013 - Board adopts 2013-14 School Calendar
  - 2/18/2013 - Port Jefferson Art Students Design Valentines for Classmates
  - 2/18/2013 - Student History Buffs Advance to Regional Finals
  - 2/18/2013 - String Students Perform in LISFA Festivals
  - 2/13/2013 - IMPORTANT: UPDATED CALENDAR CHANGES
  - 2/9/2013 - Middle School Drama Production - Revised Date Change
  - 2/7/2013 - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE
  - 2/7/2013 - Heart Screen NY Initiative
  - 2/7/2013 - Students Digitalize Their Visions
- January
  - 1/30/2013 - Stranger Alert
  - 1/29/2013 - Students Take on a New York State of Mind
  - 1/22/2013 - Students Create Subway Artwork
  - 1/22/2013 - PJ District-Wide School Safety Plan
  - 1/22/2013 - Senior Dancer Highlighted in Newsday Article
  - 1/21/2013 - NYS Common Core Standards- New Page
  - 1/20/2013 - Port Jefferson Hosts Mid-Island Band Festival
  - 1/17/2013 - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE
  - 1/14/2013 - SCMEA Day of Horn
  - 1/14/2013 - Flu Update 2013
  - 1/11/2013 - Elementary Student Reclaims Spelling Bee Champ Title
  - 1/9/2013 - BMI Survey
  - 1/9/2013 - Update on Safety Audit
  - 1/9/2013 - PJSD Battle of the Schools Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser
  - 1/9/2013 - Board Proudly Highlights Admirable Director and Students
  - 1/8/2013 - Port Jefferson Mayor Discusses Law in Familiar Setting
  - 1/7/2013 - Students Learn the Equation of Success
  - 1/6/2013 - Snowflakes for Sandy Hook
  - 1/6/2013 - Parent Gives Lesson on Genetics
  - 1/6/2013 - Music Students Attend Concert at Lincoln Center
  - 1/3/2013 - District Introduces New Web Page
  - 1/2/2013 - School Security Measures Reviewed
  - 1/1/2013 - Field Hockey Team Wins at Awards Ceremony
2012
- December
  - 12/25/2012 - Spikes for Sandy
  - 12/25/2012 - Students Bring Holiday Magic to Life
  - 12/21/2012 - Students Look to the Stars
  - 12/18/2012 - Elementary Students ‘Seal’ Win in History Competition
  - 12/17/2012 - Battle of the Schools fundraiser - Postponed
  - 12/17/2012 - Senior Dedicates Summer to Science
  - 12/16/2012 - Excellence is No Challenge for Students
  - 12/16/2012 - Second-Grade Students Give Gift of Good Deeds
  - 12/16/2012 - Students Make Holiday Interactions Extraordinary
  - 12/14/2012 - Security Update
  - 12/12/2012 - Student-Musicians Bring Good Tidings to All
  - 12/11/2012 - PJSD Battle of the Schools
  - 12/9/2012 - Students Give Voice to “Christmas Carol”
  - 12/9/2012 - Students Compete to Put Name on Map of Excellence
  - 12/9/2012 - Student-Musicians Rock at Rockefeller Center
  - 12/6/2012 - Our Site is Now Mobile!
  - 12/5/2012 - Boys Varsity Soccer Team Recognized by Legislator
  - 12/4/2012 - Winter Concert LIVE Streaming Information
  - 12/4/2012 - Students Make Impression with Ancient Fish Printing
  - 12/4/2012 - Environmental Students Put Local Waters Under the Microscope
  - 12/2/2012 - Port Jefferson School District Pays it Forward
- November
  - 11/29/2012 - Student Named Most Motivated by Rotary
  - 11/26/2012 - Approval of Acting Asst. Superintendent for Pupil Personnel
  - 11/25/2012 - Girls Varsity Soccer Maintains Perfection
  - 11/21/2012 - Girls Varsity Tennis Recognized at Ceremony
  - 11/20/2012 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 11/20/2012 - Congratulations Boys Varsity Soccer Team
  - 11/19/2012 - Boys Soccer Team Wins Class C Title
  - 11/18/2012 - Students Have Hope for a Greener Future
  - 11/17/2012 - Boys Varsity Soccer Team Advances
  - 11/15/2012 - Port Jefferson High School Drama Presentation
  - 11/14/2012 - Students Serve Smiles at Luncheon
  - 11/13/2012 - ATHLETIC PLAY-OFF UPDATED 11/13/2012
  - 11/7/2012 - 2 Hour Delayed Opening - Thursday, Nov. 8
  - 11/7/2012 - School Closing and Delay Information
  - 11/7/2012 - All After School Activities Have Been Canceled For Today, Nov. 7
  - 11/6/2012 - Students Cast Their Vote on Election Day
  - 11/6/2012 - All After School Activities Have Been Canceled For Today
  - 11/5/2012 - Update on Athletic Schedules
  - 11/4/2012 - Foreign Language Students Visit Ellis Island
  - 11/1/2012 - Schools to Reopen on Mon, Nov 5th
- October
  - 10/25/2012 - Interact Club Receives Award from Rotary International
  - 10/24/2012 - The Race for Excellence Continues
  - 10/23/2012 - Elementary School OPEN Wed. October 24th
  - 10/23/2012 - Students Learn About Local Law
  - 10/23/2012 - Elementary Courtyard to Undergo Makeover
  - 10/21/2012 - Athletes Succeed Against Breast Cancer
  - 10/17/2012 - Stranger Danger - Reminder
  - 10/17/2012 - PJ BOE is looking for district residents to serve on the Budget Advisory Committee
  - 10/16/2012 - Athletes Experience the Miracle of Volunteering
  - 10/15/2012 - PJHS Environmental Club Survey
  - 10/14/2012 - Fire Safety Demonstration Sets Students’ Interests Ablaze
  - 10/12/2012 - Nutrikids Becomes mySchoolBucks
  - 10/11/2012 - Early Dismissal Evacuation Drill - Friday, October 19th
  - 10/10/2012 - Students Recognized at Board Meeting
  - 10/9/2012 - Middle School Students Take Bold Stand Against Bullying
  - 10/9/2012 - Graduate Shines Bright on Broadway
  - 10/8/2012 - Homecoming a Royal Display of School Spirit
  - 10/3/2012 - Students Learn the Science of Success
  - 10/2/2012 - Students Selected for NYSCAME All-County Festival
  - 10/1/2012 - Students Explore the Wonders of Caring
- September
  - 9/30/2012 - National Merit Semifinalist Announced
  - 9/27/2012 - APPR Plan Approved
  - 9/24/2012 - A special meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education will be held on October 1, 2012
  - 9/24/2012 - Third Grade Students Take Learning to Another (Sea) Level
  - 9/24/2012 - Students “Take the Lead” Toward Positivity
  - 9/18/2012 - Evacuation Drill Reminder
  - 9/16/2012 - Class of ‘62 Reunion
  - 9/11/2012 - New Teacher Contract for Port Jefferson
  - 9/10/2012 - Voices of a Bright Future
  - 9/9/2012 - Community Swim and After-school Swim
  - 9/4/2012 - Students All Smiles on First Day
  - 9/3/2012 - Excellence is First at Superintendent’s Conference
  - 9/2/2012 - Middle School Welcomes Sixth-Graders
- August
  - 8/30/2012 - Port Jefferson Boasts Three Reward Schools
  - 8/28/2012 - A special meeting of the Board of Education of Port Jefferson School District will be held on August 29, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at the District Office
  - 8/22/2012 - Secondary Principals' Entry Plan "The First 100 Days"
- July
  - 7/30/2012 - A Walk Through History
  - 7/29/2012 - Baseball MVP
  - 7/27/2012 - 2012 Assessment Results for Grades 3-8
  - 7/23/2012 - Student Recognitions
  - 7/17/2012 - A special meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education will be held on July 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m
  - 7/11/2012 - Parent Portal Information
  - 7/10/2012 - An emergency meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for July 12, 2012.
  - 7/2/2012 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 7/1/2012 - District APPR Plans
- June
  - 6/27/2012 - Burke Wins National Freshman Mile Championship
  - 6/24/2012 - Summer Reading Information
  - 6/24/2012 - Honoring the Earl L. Vandermeulen Class of 2012
  - 6/23/2012 - Middle School Moving-up
  - 6/22/2012 - Celebrating a New Beginning
  - 6/22/2012 - Special Board Meeting Notice
  - 6/19/2012 - Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies will be Streamed LIVE over the Internet
  - 6/19/2012 - State Champs Receive Rings
  - 6/19/2012 - Book Drive Thank You!
  - 6/18/2012 - State Competition
  - 6/17/2012 - County Golf Championships
  - 6/14/2012 - Habitat for Humanity
  - 6/13/2012 - Students Explore & Protect Marine Life
  - 6/12/2012 - On Air with Scraggy News
  - 6/11/2012 - BOE Meeting - Change in Location
  - 6/7/2012 - New School Record
- May
  - 5/31/2012 - Play Ball!
  - 5/30/2012 - Community Service Projects Prep for Summer Fun
  - 5/29/2012 - Elementary School Presents Outdoor Concert
  - 5/28/2012 - Band Hits a High Note
  - 5/24/2012 - Elementary Students Take Top Spots in County Math Celebration
  - 5/23/2012 - Students Walk Across America
  - 5/23/2012 - Port Jefferson Announces Administrative Appointments
  - 5/23/2012 - Superintendent’s Contract Extended
  - 5/22/2012 - Elementary String Students Bring Outdoor Performance To Mather Hospital
  - 5/21/2012 - Port Jefferson Schools Looks Forward
  - 5/21/2012 - Rankings Highlight Port Jefferson’s Strong Academic Achievement
  - 5/16/2012 - One Book, One School Project at PJMS
  - 5/16/2012 - Leo Club March for Babies
  - 5/16/2012 - Live History Lesson
  - 5/15/2012 - Budget Vote and Trustee Election Results
  - 5/14/2012 - The Instrument Petting Zoo Returns
  - 5/10/2012 - Special Meeting of the PJSD BOE
  - 5/9/2012 - Personnel Announcement - High School Principal
  - 5/9/2012 - Spring Concerts Broadcast LIVE over the Internet
  - 5/8/2012 - Snow Day -- Payback
  - 5/3/2012 - Robotics Team on the Move
  - 5/2/2012 - Students Entertain at Health & Wellness Expo
  - 5/2/2012 - Meet the Candidates Night LIVE Video Stream - Tonight
  - 5/1/2012 - Elementary School’s Green Team
- April
  - 4/29/2012 - District Named a Best Community for Music Education
  - 4/29/2012 - Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction
  - 4/27/2012 - BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATION 2012
  - 4/26/2012 - Community Budget Forum - High School Auditorium 7 p.m. (LIVE Stream over the Internet)
  - 4/26/2012 - The Horizon - Budget 2012
  - 4/23/2012 - Annual Mt. Sinai Harbor Beach Cleanup
  - 4/22/2012 - Science Olympiad Winners!
  - 4/19/2012 - PTSA Meeting Announcement
  - 4/19/2012 - An Open Letter to the Port Jefferson Community from the Superintendent of Schools
  - 4/19/2012 - Middle School Science Olympiads Advance to States
  - 4/18/2012 - Port Jefferson Latin Students Put Their Language Skills to the Test
  - 4/18/2012 - NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
  - 4/16/2012 - Port Jefferson Spring Newsletter
  - 4/16/2012 - Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Middle School
  - 4/16/2012 - Music Festival
  - 4/4/2012 - Special meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education
- March
  - 3/30/2012 - Notice of Special Board Meeting
  - 3/29/2012 - Culinary Arts
  - 3/29/2012 - Italian Poetry Contest
  - 3/28/2012 - Talent Show Benefit
  - 3/27/2012 - Board of Education Work Session - March 27, 2012
  - 3/26/2012 - Meeting Schedule for Proposed 2012-13 Budget Presentations
  - 3/21/2012 - Science Olympians Set to Compete at States
  - 3/20/2012 - National Geographic Bee Semifinalist
  - 3/18/2012 - Musicians Perform at All-County Festival
  - 3/14/2012 - Newsday visited Edna Louise Spear Elementary School to discuss St. Patrick’s Day!
  - 3/13/2012 - Tax Cap Survey Results
  - 3/12/2012 - A Conference for Change
  - 3/11/2012 - Dancing Around the World
  - 3/10/2012 - A Weekend of Giving
  - 3/9/2012 - Superintendent’s Conference Day
  - 3/8/2012 - Board of Education Petitions
  - 3/7/2012 - Track Athletes Head to Nationals
- February
  - 2/29/2012 - Winter Athletes Heat Up the Competition
  - 2/28/2012 - Art Student Recognized in Scholastic Art Competition
  - 2/27/2012 - Students from Abroad
  - 2/26/2012 - Interact Club Reaches Out
  - 2/22/2012 - Spelling Bee Champ
  - 2/20/2012 - Falling in Love with Valentine’s Day
  - 2/16/2012 - Playoff Basketball Games Tonight at Pierson
  - 2/14/2012 - Long Island String Festivals
  - 2/13/2012 - A Day at the Rinx
  - 2/8/2012 - National Merit Finalists Announced!
  - 2/7/2012 - Senior Signs Letter of Intent
  - 2/6/2012 - A Musical Day at the Mid-Island Band Festival
  - 2/5/2012 - The Science of Learning
  - 2/4/2012 - Around the World in Second Grade
  - 2/1/2012 - Drive It Right Program
- January
  - 1/30/2012 - Music & Fine Arts Calendar Changes
  - 1/30/2012 - Science Bowl
  - 1/26/2012 - Superintendent's Conference Day on February 27, 2012
  - 1/26/2012 - NYS Assessments in April for Grades 3-8
  - 1/24/2012 - Board Work Session Meeting Notice
  - 1/22/2012 - Student Participates in Day of Horn
  - 1/21/2012 - All Activities canceled for Saturday Jan 21, 2012
  - 1/19/2012 - Tax Cap Survey
  - 1/19/2012 - The Horizon - Winter 2012
  - 1/17/2012 - National Ranking for Math Student
  - 1/10/2012 - Music Students Attend Concert Premiere at Lincoln Center
  - 1/3/2012 - Sportsman of the Year: Rod Cawley
  - 1/3/2012 - Academic Discovery
  - 1/2/2012 - County Award
  - 1/2/2012 - Recreational Facilities Open
  - 1/1/2012 - A Simple Gift with a Powerful Meaning
2011
- December
  - 12/23/2011 - Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 12/21/2011 - Preparing Ourselves for the Budget Process
  - 12/20/2011 - Grade 8 Wins Middle School Food Drive!
  - 12/20/2011 - Tuba Christmas
  - 12/19/2011 - Chamber Choir Shares Their Gift of Music for The Holidays
  - 12/18/2011 - Music Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Dickens Festival
  - 12/14/2011 - Students Create a Warm Environment
  - 12/13/2011 - Donations from Port Jefferson’s Tots
  - 12/12/2011 - Mission Stuff-A-Van
  - 12/7/2011 - Good Deeds
  - 12/6/2011 - Students Have the Drive to Help
  - 12/6/2011 - Elementary School Concert LIVE Broadcast
  - 12/1/2011 - Students Visit Landmarks of History
  - 12/1/2011 - Curriculum News
- November
  - 11/30/2011 - Music Students Selected for All-County Festival
  - 11/23/2011 - Invitations to serve on BAC reopened
  - 11/21/2011 - A Meal of Thanks
  - 11/20/2011 - Actions of Compassion
  - 11/18/2011 - Boys Soccer Wins State Championship!
  - 11/17/2011 - November 22, 2011 Board of Education Meeting Notice
  - 11/16/2011 - Board Appoints James Laffey
  - 11/16/2011 - The Arts of Port Jefferson "Go Green"
  - 11/13/2011 - HS Presents The Italian Comedy "The Liar"
  - 11/13/2011 - Board of Education Notice of Meeting
  - 11/9/2011 - Students Support Those Who Serve
  - 11/8/2011 - Long Island Champions
  - 11/8/2011 - New Website Launch
  - 11/7/2011 - Board Resignation
  - 11/7/2011 - Students Take The Challenge
  - 11/7/2011 - The Ancient Art of Learning
  - 11/3/2011 - View our Fall Newsletter
  - 11/3/2011 - A Vision of Peace Through Award-winning Artwork
- October
  - 10/28/2011 - Awarding Good Character
  - 10/28/2011 - A Message of Peace
  - 10/27/2011 - Class of 2012 Recognized with National Awards
  - 10/13/2011 - Test News Story
  - 10/1/2011 - Homecoming
  - 10/1/2011 - PJ Administrators and District Settle Contract With Essentially Net $0 Impact
  - 10/1/2011 - Three Scholars Earn National Recognition
  - 10/1/2011 - Port Jeff's Madison McKenna Recognized as Scholar-Artist
- September
  - 9/30/2011 - APPR Update