Sachem East High School’s Gianna Mauri continues to make headlines in the world of race walking, securing back-to-back national titles in an incredible weekend of competition.

At the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Mauri claimed first place in the girls’ one-mile race walk with an impressive time of 7:29.05. She didn’t stop there – just days later, she delivered another championship performance at the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City, winning the event with the time of 7:15.24 and further cementing her status as one of the top young race walkers in the country.

These victories come on the heels of her New York State Indoor Track and Field Championship win, where she finished the 1500-meter race walk in 6:50.96.

Mauri’s dedication, skill and consistency are setting a high bar for the sport, bringing pride to Sachem East and inspiring young athletes to pursue race walking at the highest level.

 

Date Added: 3/19/2025

Seneca Middle School recently held a fun and charitable St. Baldrick’s Pajama Breakfast, bringing students together for a great cause. Dressed in cozy pajamas, students enjoyed a delicious breakfast featuring a variety of cereals, bagels and juice while spending time with friends.

Beyond the fun, the event had a meaningful impact – raising over $1,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which supports childhood cancer research. The successful fundraiser showcased the generosity and community spirit of Seneca Middle School students, making a difference one breakfast at a time!

Click here to view the Seneca Middle School Hosts Successful St. Baldrick’s Pajama Breakfast slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/19/2025

 

On Thursday, March 13, the Sachem East Gamers Club held an exciting Super Smash Bros. tournament, bringing together students, administrators and teachers for a friendly competition.

Special thanks to Mr. Antonetti, Mr. Cariddi, Mr. Funk, Mr. Mastropolo and Mr. Pandolf for showcasing their gaming skills alongside the students. Congratulations to all participants and to tournament winner Nicholas Scott, who earned two tickets to this year’s Long Island Retro Gaming Expo in Garden City. A big thank-you to Mr. Funk for generously donating the tickets.

The event was a fantastic display of school spirit and camaraderie, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

 

Date Added: 3/19/2025

Sachem East’s AP U.S. History students recently embarked on an enriching trip to New York City, guided by teachers Ms. Bongiorno and Mrs. Melandro. The journey began at the Tenement Museum, where students explored the preserved apartments of immigrant families, gaining insight into their struggles and triumphs.

Next, the group enjoyed lunch at Essex Market before heading to Battery Park to board the ferry for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Standing beneath Lady Liberty and walking through Ellis Island’s historic halls provided a powerful connection to America’s immigrant past.

The trip offered a meaningful, hands-on learning experience, bringing history to life and leaving students with lasting memories of the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

 

Click here to view the Sachem East AP U.S. History Students Explore NYC slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/19/2025

Sachem Central School District teachers Philip Barbera and Jon Weston hand-delivered boxes filled with heartfelt letters from the staff and community, urging politicians to address appropriate funding concerns for education. The letters, written by concerned parents, our educators and residents, called for appropriate funding for Universal Pre-K (UPK), support for state mandates, improvements in special education and relief from Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) borrowing.

The teachers personally delivered the letters to elected officials, including Assemblyman Doug Smith, State Sen. Dean Murray, Legislator Joe DeStefano and Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay. The letter writing campaign aimed to to highlight the community’s growing concerns about financial shortfalls affecting the district and the urgent need for legislative action.

The Sachem community continues to rally behind its educators and students, hoping that these letters will serve as a catalyst for meaningful change in state and local funding policies. Local officials acknowledged the delivery and have pledged to review the concerns presented.

 

Click here to view the Sachem Teachers Deliver Community Letters Urging Proper School Funding slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/18/2025