Students at Nassakeag Elementary School came together to support the Kids Heart Challenge, raising an impressive $19,729.04 during the two weeks leading up to February break. The event, organized by the school’s physical education department, encouraged students to stay active while raising funds for heart health awareness.

Top fundraisers included Vincent Hunsucker, Jackson Saunders, Gianna Amarando, and Jonathan Kurzyna, with Derek Adams also among the leaders but not pictured. Their efforts, along with the support of their peers, contributed to the success of this meaningful initiative.

A special thank-you to Mrs. Kate Anderson and Mrs. Stephanie Troisi for leading the event and inspiring students to make a difference in their community.

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Date Added: 3/12/2025

Students in Mrs. Golden’s classroom at Nassakeag Elementary School recently turned lessons on kindness into action with a heartwarming project. As part of their studies on the power of uplifting others, the students decorated Starbucks coffee sleeves with inspiring messages and colorful designs, aiming to spread joy to their community.

These beautifully crafted sleeves will be available at Starbucks on Stony Brook Road, ready to bring an extra dose of warmth and positivity to anyone grabbing their favorite drink.

Next time you stop by for a coffee, keep an eye out – you just might receive a sleeve that brightens your day!

Date Added: 3/10/2025

Nassakeag Elementary School’s student council recently created Valentine’s Day pop-out cards for the Long Island State Veteran’s Home in Stony Brook. The fifth and sixth grade members used their creativity and kindness to fashion the unique cards in hopes of spreading joy and smiles to those who will receive them.

Date Added: 2/7/2025

Nassakeag Elementary School fifth grade classes recently participated in two in-school workshops focused on protecting natural resources.

During a visit with the Suffolk County Water Authority, the students learned about the aquifers on Long Island and how our water can be polluted. Then, during a visit from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the students participated in a program called Storm Water Superheroes. During that program, students explored what they can do to help local bays and watersheds. They discovered how various kinds of pollution make their way to the bay and ocean and how it affects the local marine life.

Click here to view the Learning to Protect Natural Resources slideshow.

Date Added: 2/5/2025