During the Sachem Board of Education meeting held on Sept. 27, several recognitions showcased the district’s excellence in the classroom and on the athletic field.

Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Health Services Gary Beutel presented Sachem High School East Principal Andrew Larson and Sachem High School North Principal Louis Antonetti with athletic awards from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. NYSPHSAA designated Sachem High School North as a School of Distinction. To qualify for prestigious award, 100% of the school’s varsity athletic teams qualified for and received the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective seasons. Additionally, Sachem High School East was recognized as a School of Excellence for having garnered Scholar-Athlete Team Awards by 97 percent of the school’s athletic teams.

High School East junior Arianna Schuman was also recognized for her community service and dedication to Angela’s House, a local nonprofit that assists families who are caring for medically fragile children. As part of her Girl Scout Gold Star Award, Arianna refurbished two gardens at the Angela’s House Stony Brook location. She filled the gardens with new bushes and plants and created a rock garden that features stones painted with the names of children who passed away.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher J. Pellettieri said Arianna “embodies the culture of caring” that is emphasized throughout the district.

There was also a presentation highlighting the district’s science and mathematics curriculum for grades K-12. Math teacher Shannon Murphy gave a demonstration of the school’s drones that are being utilized in the STEAM program.

At the beginning of the meeting, the board of education and administrators stood in front of the SmartBoard, which contained well-wishes to the Farmingdale Dalers, to demonstrate support in the district’s time of need.

Date Added: 9/29/2023