The Gelinas Science Olympiad team showcased their talent and dedication at the recent regional tournament, securing impressive finishes with their A team placing second and their B team placing seventh. As a result of their outstanding performance, the team is now gearing up for the state tournament in April.

Demonstrating excellence across multiple events, Gelinas earned first place in several categories:

* Anatomy (A team).
* Code Busters (A team).
* Crimebusters (A team).
* Road Scholar (A team).
* Entomology (B team).
* Meteorology (B team).

In the highly competitive Science Olympiad scoring system, where lower scores indicate stronger performances, the A team achieved an overall score of 66, while the B team finished with a score of 180.

With these strong results, Gelinas Science Olympiad is eager to take on the next challenge at the state tournament. Congratulations to all team members and coaches for their hard work and success!

 

Date Added: 3/7/2025

Setauket Elementary School’s fifth and sixth graders took an important step toward becoming lifesavers on Wednesday, March 5. As part of their health and fitness unit, students partnered with the Setauket Fire Department to learn hands-only CPR.

With guidance from David Stern of the Setauket Fire Department, students were taught the proper technique for administering this essential emergency procedure. The hands-on training aimed to empower young learners with the confidence and skills needed to respond in critical situations.

The collaboration between the school and the fire department highlights the importance of early CPR education. By equipping students with lifesaving knowledge, the program ensures that even the youngest members of the community are prepared to make a difference in an emergency.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to David Stern and the Setauket Fire Department for their dedication and commitment to teaching these vital skills. Their efforts in training the next generation of lifesavers are truly invaluable to the community.

Click here to view the Setauket Students Train to Become Certified Lifesavers slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/5/2025

The Murphy Junior High School Science Olympiad team achieved an outstanding victory at the regional competition, securing first place out of 33 competing teams. The team demonstrated exceptional knowledge, teamwork and dedication throughout the event.

Thirty students participated in the competition, earning top five finishes in all 20 science and engineering events. Their efforts resulted in an impressive seven first-place medals.

Gold Medal Winners:

* Disease Detectives – Amber Yu and Michelle Lu.
* Metric Mastery- Kiaan Biswas and Lawrence Sun
* Microbe Mission – Lawrence Sun and Elizabeth Meien.
* Optics – Jason Jiseok Oh and Lewis Wu.
* Potions and Poisons – Alexis Shan-jui Chan and Lewis Wu.
* Scrambler – Michelle Lam and Will Senf.
* Write It Do It – Sarah Xu and Erum Humayon.

Silver Medal Winners:

* Code Busters – Nisarg Bhatt, Julietta McKee and Sarah Xu.
* Crime Busters – Alexis Shan-jui Chan and Bobby Zhang.
* Ecology – Michelle Lu and Frank Zeyu Wang.
* Metric Masters – Lawrence Sun and Kiaan Biswas.
* Potions and Poisons – Alexis Shan-jui Chan and Lewis Wu.

Bronze Medal Winners:

* Air Trajectory - Srisharan Shankaranarayanan and Brandon Song.
* Anatomy – Manohar Karanth and Elizabeth Meien.
* Code – Alan Fagan, Jason Jiseok Oh and Frank Zeyu Wang.
* Entomology – Frank Zeyu Wang and Renata Trujillo.
* Optics – Pranav Mukhi and Srisharan Shankaranarayanan.
* Reach for the Stars – Srihari Kumariduraivan and Kiaan Biswas.
* Road Scholar – Angelic Lhopitault and Julietta McKee.
* Scrambler – Srihari Kumariduraivan and Renata Trujillo.

With regionals successfully completed, the team is now preparing for the state championships in Syracuse, New York, on April 5. Their dedication and hard work are expected to lead to another strong performance at the next level of competition.

Special recognition is given to the dedicated coaches – Derek Angermaier, Emily Chernakoff, Christine DiFede and Adriana Suesser – for their guidance and support.

Congratulations to all the students on their remarkable achievements, and best wishes for continued success at states.

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Eighth grade students at Murphy and Gelinas junior high schools recently experienced a powerful theatrical performance that brought history to life. On March 4, Theatre Three presented “From the Fires: Voices of the Holocaust” in each school’s auditorium, offering a moving and educational portrayal of the Holocaust.

The play follows the story of Rachel Gold, a Jewish teenager in Berlin, as she faces the increasing restrictions of Nazi rule. Her journey unfolds from the enactment of the Nuremberg Laws in 1937 to her deportation to Auschwitz and the harrowing forced march near the end of World War II. Through a deeply personal lens, the performance aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the Holocaust and complement their social studies and English curriculum.

Following the performance, students participated in a question-and-answer session with the playwright and actors, engaging in thoughtful discussions and reflecting on the historical significance of the Holocaust.

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Date Added: 3/4/2025