Congratulations to Ward Melville High School’s Claudine Weiner, who was recently recognized with the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.

Mrs. Weiner has served the Three Village Central School District for many years as both an athletic trainer and a science teacher, demonstrating exceptional dedication to her students and athletes. Her passion and commitment have made a lasting impact in the classroom and on the athletic fields.

The district proudly celebrates this well-deserved honor and thanks Mrs. Weiner for her continued service to the school community and the athletic training profession.

At the latest Board of Education meeting, the Three Village Central School District proudly recognized several student-athletes and coaches for their outstanding performances during the winter sports season. These individuals demonstrated excellence in competition, earning local and state honors across multiple sports.

Boys Track and Field
Jon Seyfert was celebrated for a remarkable season, capturing titles as League champion in the 3200 meter, 1000 meter and 1600 meter, earning League MVP honors, and winning the County Championship in the 1600 meter. He capped off his season as the New York State Boys Indoor Track 1600 Meter champion.
Joglanio Alcindor also earned recognition as League and County champion in the 55 meter, representing Three Village at the NY State Indoor Boys Track Championship, alongside teammate Anthony Anatol.
Coach Ryan Deluca was named Boys Track League 1 Coach of the Year, highlighting a successful season for the program.

Fencing
In fencing, Kiki Liu was named Girls Fencing Foil County champion, while William Dreyer earned the title of Boys Sabre County champion.

Boys Basketball
James Coffey was honored as the team’s Rookie of the Year, showing promise and talent in his debut season.

Girls Basketball
Kaitlyn McNeil received the Unsung Hero Award, a testament to her dedication, teamwork and invaluable contributions on and off the court.

Wrestling
Chase Phillips was celebrated as a Wrestling League champion and achieved the milestone of his 100th career victory. Fellow wrestler Zach Rothenberg was also honored for reaching his 100th career win.

Cheer
The district’s cheerleading team made history as they were crowned New York State Competitive Cheer champions, a tremendous accomplishment that reflects their skill, determination and team spirit.

The district extends its congratulations to all these student-athletes and their coaches for their hard work, dedication and sportsmanship throughout the season.

 

Click here to view the Three Village School District Celebrates Winter Athletic Achievements slideshow.

 

Date Added: 4/10/2025

On Wednesday, April 9, Ward Melville High School’s 10th grade students gathered for a powerful assembly in the auditorium featuring Dr. Bernie Furshpan, a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Dr. Furshpan shared the extraordinary and harrowing story of his father, who, at just 10 years old, survived alone for three years in a Polish forest after the Nazis invaded his village of Ludvipol, Poland.

This assembly, which aligns with New York State social studies standards, aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of historical events and global conflicts, and their long-lasting impact. Dr. Cone, the director of social studies, emphasized the value of hearing personal accounts of survival and resilience.

“By hearing personal accounts of survival and resilience, the hope is that students will gain a more meaningful connection to history, fostering historical analysis, empathy and awareness of the consequences of hatred and intolerance,” Dr. Cone said.

Beyond recounting his family’s remarkable survival, Dr. Furshpan also addressed the ongoing dangers of antisemitism and other forms of hatred. He urged students to stand against all forms of discrimination and prejudice, stressing the importance of remaining vigilant to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.

This assembly reinforced the school district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of respect, understanding and tolerance. It served as an important reminder to students about the power of empathy and the need to challenge hate while building bridges between diverse communities.

Date Added: 4/9/2025

The Italian Honor Society at Ward Melville Senior High School hosted a fun and educational Italian Cooking and Culture class for fifth and sixth grade students. The session offered a wonderful opportunity for young learners to dive into the rich traditions of Italy, focusing on both language and cuisine.

During the event, students learned basic Italian phrases, gaining an introduction to the language and culture. They also discovered the vital role that food plays in Italian society, experiencing firsthand how cooking brings people together. The highlight of the class was the preparation of delicious Italian desserts, which gave students a taste of authentic Italian culinary traditions.

The class provided an engaging and interactive way for students to connect with Italian culture, combining language learning with the joy of cooking.

 

Date Added: 4/8/2025

Ward Melville High School’s Level 3 American Sign Language (ASL) students recently took their learning beyond the classroom by sharing their storytelling skills with young students. As part of a special project, they created original books and visited Minnesauke, Nassakeag and Setauket elementary schools to read them in ASL to second graders.

This engaging experience allowed high school students to practice their signing while introducing younger students to the beauty of ASL. Through expressive storytelling, they fostered connections and encouraged a greater appreciation for sign language within the school community.

A big congratulations to the ASL students for making language learning fun and interactive for the next generation.

Date Added: 4/4/2025