Port Jefferson School District

Port Jefferson Middle School Cellist Earns Prestigious LISFA Scholarship

Port Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce that eighth-grade student MakayLyn Bourjolly has been awarded the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Private Study Grant Scholarship f...

June 23, 2026

Port Jefferson Board of Education Celebrates Student Achievement, Staff Excellence, and Distinguished Service

The Port Jefferson School District proudly recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff, and retirees during its June 9 Board of Education meeting, highlighting the many individuals whose contri...

June 22, 2026

Port Jefferson Middle School Musicians Shine at String Chamber Music Festival

Talented seventh-and eighth-grade string student musicians from Port Jefferson Middle School recently showcased their musical abilities at the String Chamber Music Festival, delivering impressive p...

June 12, 2026

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Earns Platinum Recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll

The Port Jefferson School District is proud to announce that Earl L. Vandermeulen High School has earned Platinum distinction on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, the highest leve...

June 4, 2026

Port Jefferson Robotics Team Excels at FIRST Long Island Regional Competition

The Port Jefferson Royal Robotics Team showcased outstanding skill, teamwork, and innovation at the first Robotics Long Island Regional competition held last week at Hofstra University. The three-d...

May 28, 2026

Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team Excels at New York State Competition

Port Jefferson Middle School’s Science Olympiad team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 New York State Science Olympiad Competition, earning a 25th-place overall finish out of 217 sch...

May 15, 2026

Port Jefferson Middle School Students Participate in LISFA Suffolk Chamber Music Festival

Port Jefferson Middle School students recently showcased their musical talents at the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Suffolk Chamber Music Festival. During the festival, students p...

May 14, 2026

Port Jefferson School District Hosts Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring Roderick “Rod” Cawley

The Port Jefferson School District proudly hosted a heartfelt Wall of Fame induction ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Roderick “Rod” Cawley, a beloved science teacher, legendary coach, and ...

May 11, 2026

Port Jefferson School District’s 2026-2027 Budget: Maintaining Excellence Through Efficiency and Fiscal Responsibility

The Port Jefferson School District is proud to present a proposed budget of $50,531,381 that reflects a modest 2.28 percent budget increase over the current year and a tax levy increase of 1.99 per...

May 8, 2026

Port Jefferson School District Earns National Recognition as One of the Best Communities for Music Education for Twentieth Year

The Port Jefferson School District has once again been honored with the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, marking the twentieth year the district has ...

May 4, 2026

Port Jefferson Students Honored at Village Arbor Day Celebration

Students from the Port Jefferson School District were recognized for their creativity and environmental stewardship at this year’s Port Jefferson Village Arbor Day Celebration.Students in grades K–...

May 1, 2026

Athletic Summer Camp

April 30, 2026

Port Jefferson Seeks Wall of Fame Nominations

The Port Jefferson School District is seeking nominations for its Wall of Fame that honors former students and faculty members for extraordinary achievements in academics, school and community serv...

April 29, 2026

Port Jefferson School District Partners with Stony Brook’s CARE Initiative

The Port Jefferson School District is one of the seven school districts partnering with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in the implementation of the CARE Initiative (Comprehensive Assistance, Resou...

April 28, 2026

PORT JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE

The regular monthly business meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education will be held on May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School. Call t...

April 17, 2026

Port Jefferson School District Soft Launches New, User-Friendly Website on SmartSite Platform

Port Jefferson School District is pleased to announce the soft launch of its newly redesigned district website, now powered by SmartSite, on Friday, April 17. This upgrade marks an important step f...

April 17, 2026

Port Jefferson School District Hosts Successful Superintendent’s Conference Day EdCamp

The Port Jefferson School District proudly hosted its annual Superintendent’s Conference Day EdCamp, continuing a tradition of meaningful professional learning and collaboration among educators and...

April 15, 2026

Port Jefferson Schools Host 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event, Surpassing $50,000 Raised for Childhood Cancer Research

The Port Jefferson Middle and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School community proudly hosted its 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event in 2026, continuing a growing tradition of student-centered ph...

March 23, 2026

Port Jefferson 6th Graders Celebrate the Year of the Tree with Maple Sugaring Adventure at Benner’s Farm

In celebration of the Year of the Tree, Port Jefferson School District’s 6th-grade students recently enjoyed a memorable field trip to Benner’s Farm, where they participated in an engaging, hands-o...

March 19, 2026

Port Jefferson Music Students Selected for SCMEA All-County Festival

The Port Jefferson School District is proud to announce that numerous talented student musicians have been selected to participate in this year’s Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA)...

March 19, 2026

Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team Earns 5th Place at Suffolk County Regional Competition

The Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team earned an impressive 5th-place finish at the Suffolk County Regional Division B Science Olympiad Competition, held at Murphy Junior High Schoo...

March 12, 2026

CVA Advocacy News

Dear Port Jefferson School Community,I am writing to provide an important update on the ongoing financial impacts of the Child Victims Act (CVA) on our school district. As you may recall from my pr...

March 6, 2026

Port Jefferson Middle School Drama Club Presents a Magical Production of Aladdin Jr.

The Port Jefferson Middle School Drama Club dazzled audiences with its spirited production of Aladdin Jr. earlier this month. Featuring a vibrant ensemble of both new and seasoned performers, the s...

February 27, 2026

Family Fun Night TONIGHT!!

February 11, 2026

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