The Ward Melville High School DECA team was recognized by the Three Village Central School District Board of Education at its April 17 meeting. Fourteen students are advancing to the International DECA Competition in Anaheim, California after a successful performance at states.

This marks the 22nd consecutive year the Ward Melville High School DECA chapter has had students qualify for the international competition.

Date Added: 4/19/2024

The P.J. Gelinas Junior High School math team did exceptionally well in the New York Math League Contests this school year. Gelinas ranked first for both seventh and eighth grade out of all schools who participated from Suffolk County. Additionally, Gelinas eighth grade students earned second place out of 26 schools in New York State. Congratulations to all team members and coaches Mr. Hanscom and Mr. Misho.

Every contest has questions from different areas of mathematics. They are meant to encourage student interest and confidence in math through solving worthwhile problems.

Date Added: 4/18/2024

Six students from Murphy Junior High School in the Three Village Central School District have received a regional honor in the 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The recognition program is the nation’s longest running for creative teens. Only the top 2-15% of the 250,000 entries from around the country received awards.

Congratulations to the following students who submitted works of flash fiction writing:

* Amartya Das: Gold Key for “Suspended Under the Cruel Stars”
* Maeve McKay: Silver Key for “Ink Stained Memories”
* Sabrina Fung: Honorable Mention for “Black and White”
* Jiwoo Han: Honorable Mention for “Terror of the Needle”
* Olivia Monticciolo Honorable Mention for “Forgotten Twin”
* Alyssa Puliese: Honorable Mention for “Unbounded”

As a Gold Key award winner, Amartya will advance to the national competition. The national award entries are considered for a Gold Medal, Silver Medal or scholarship award.

Date Added: 4/18/2024

The Three Village Industry Advisory Board held a Career Speakers Series event on April 16 for Ward Melville High School students to connect with professionals in education and law. Several familiar faces from Three Village sat on the education panel, whereas local lawyers participated in the law panel.

The panels were moderated by student officers and offered insight into career-related decisions. Professionals shared advice on getting into their industry, their favorite part of their jobs, and the journey of how they got to where they are today.

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Date Added: 4/17/2024