On Nov. 20, the Ward Melville High School Social Studies Department had the pleasure of inducting 46 new members into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. These students have demonstrated their understanding and commitment to learning from the past, understanding the present and impacting the future. Congratulations to our 2024 Rho Kappa inductees! We celebrate their outstanding achievement in social studies and thank them for their service to the school and community. Special thanks to our advisors, Ms. Parrella and Mr. Ayrovainen, for their dedication and guidance.

Date Added: 11/21/2024

Two students from the Three Village Central School District won essay contests sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. High school students were invited to participate in the VFW Voice of Democracy student essay contest. The contest challenged students to write and record an audio essay based on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme was, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Nafisah Haque, a junior in Ms. Parrella’s United States History and Government Honors class at Ward Melville High School, was selected as the local winner for Setauket Post 3054. Haque’s essay will now move on to the district level competition.

Additionally, students in grades six through eight were encouraged to enter the VFW Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest, which provides an opportunity for students to share their thoughts on an annual patriotic theme. The theme for the 2024-2025 school year was, “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Amelia James, a sixth grader in Mr. Prinzo’s class at Nassakeag Elementary School, was chosen as the local winner. Amelia’s essay will also advance to the district level competition.

Dr. Christina Cone, district director of social studies, commended the students, saying, “We are proud of their thoughtful reflections on our nation’s values. Their participation showcases both academic dedication and a commitment to the ideals of democracy. We wish them the best of luck in the next stages of the competition. A special thank you to Setauket VFW Post 3054 for their continued support of our students.”

 

Date Added: 11/18/2024

Ahead of election day, students across different grade levels spoke about democracy and the voting process. For example, Carole Huston and Joan Nickeson from the League of Women Voters visited Mr. Miller’s AP United States Government classes and Mr. Ayrovainen’s Power, Politics, and Civic Engagement class at Ward Melville High School. This session provided a meaningful link between classroom learning and real-world applications, enhancing the curriculum’s focus on civic responsibilities.

The district’s youngest learners also participated in voting activities. Pre-K students in Ms. Stimmel’s class at Setauket Elementary School discussed election day, what a ballot is and how voting works. Students then voted on their favorite activity – yoga, four corners or playground – and tallied up the votes to determine the winner. They were proud to receive “I Voted” stickers in class.

 

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Date Added: 11/12/2024

Ward Melville High School students Katie Duong, Alexander Singer, Sean Skinner, Alexander Song, Michael Wei and Aimee Yang were recognized during Three Village Central School District’s Nov. 6 Board of Education meeting for having been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

“This is indeed a great honor,” Principal John Holownia said. “We are anxiously waiting to find out who will be named finalists in this year’s competition.”

Date Added: 11/7/2024

The Three Village community came together on Oct. 30 to kick off its Halloween festivities. Ward Melville High School hosted its annual Trick or Treat Street, where families and students trick or treated throughout the halls. There were several activities for families to participate in, including a haunted house, games and pumpkin picking outside the building.

The excitement carried over to Oct. 31 during the several Halloween parades hosted by the district’s elementary schools. Students were eager to show off their costumes as they paraded outside their perspective buildings.

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Date Added: 10/31/2024