On Friday, May 9, Sachem East hosted its fourth annual Freshman Class Field Trip to Top Golf, right in the heart of the Sachem community. The event drew over 150 students, making it a memorable and successful celebration of the Class of 2028’s first year in high school.

This exciting outing was organized with the help of Freshman Class Government officers Nathan Check, Howard Dickson, Abigail Erikson, Jordan Glad and Braden Grill, who worked diligently to bring the event to life.

More than just a fun day out, the trip offered freshmen a chance to relax, connect and celebrate their accomplishments as they wrapped up a milestone year. From friendly competition to shared laughs, the experience was a hole-in-one for building lasting memories and class camaraderie.

 

 

Date Added: 5/12/2025

At a recent Sachem Board of Education meeting, several talented high school students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the visual arts.

Jacob Ihne of Sachem High School East earned a prestigious spot in the Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum exhibition, joining just 44 students selected from over 500 submissions across the region.

Also from High School East, Isabella Rodriguez was celebrated for her role as the inaugural Teen Artist in Residence at the Sachem Public Library. Her collaboration with library staff led to the creation of a permanent mural in the library’s garden, inspired by Long Island’s natural beauty.

Several students also received top honors at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Juried Invitational High School Student Art Exhibition:

* Liliana Cirello (HS East, Mrs. DelVallez): 2nd Place, Mixed Media.
* Kim Lee (HS North, Mr. Oswald): 1st Place, Photography.
* Jahzara Reyes (HS North, Mrs. Provini): 2nd Place, Painting.

A special spotlight was given to Leah Ratto, a senior at HS East, who not only took 1st Place in Painting but also swept all four of BAFFA’s major specialty awards:

* 2025 Olivia & Harlan Fischer 2nd Best in Show.
* 2025 Jacqueline C. Palmer Award.
* 2025 Bell Street Artists Scholarship.
* 2025 Women Sharing Art Scholarship.

These recognitions underscore the depth of artistic talent within Sachem schools and the district’s commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in the arts.

Date Added: 5/8/2025

Four Sachem seniors have been recognized for their outstanding leadership and commitment to physical education by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Sachem High School East seniors Jaiden Mignone and Addison Romanowski, along with Sachem High School North seniors Zach DeMilt and Lea Rowett, were named Suffolk Zone Award winners for 2025.

This prestigious award is presented annually to the top male and female physical education leaders at each Suffolk County high school. It honors students who lead a healthy, physically active lifestyle and demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, character and citizenship.

“These students embody the qualities of confidence, character, civility, collaboration and citizenship,” said Suffolk Zone President Jared Rago, a Sachem East alumnus from the Class of 2020. “They extend their impact beyond the classroom, actively participating in leadership roles within health and physical education organizations and clubs, while engaging both in and outside of school.”

The Sachem community congratulates these students for serving as positive role models and leaders among their peers.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Students from Mrs. Heinrichs’ and Mr. Sgaglione’s Government and Civics classes at Sachem High School East have brought a fresh and creative approach to civic education. With the guidance of library media specialist Ms. Wightson, juniors and seniors tackled the Bill of Rights in a hands-on project – by writing and illustrating their own original children’s books.

Each book breaks down one of the first 10 amendments in a fun, age-appropriate way, making big constitutional ideas accessible and engaging for young readers. These student-created books are now being shared with elementary schools across the district, inspiring curiosity and understanding of our rights and freedoms at an early age.

Kudos to these talented Sachem students for blending creativity with civic learning and making government come alive for the next generation.

 

Date Added: 5/5/2025

On Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, senior student-athletes from Sachem North and Sachem East signed their national letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics at the NCAA level.

Sachem North celebrated 39 student-athletes committing to 17 different sports, while Sachem East recognized 39 athletes across 15 sports. In total, 78 student-athletes from the Sachem Central School District will continue their academic and athletic careers at colleges and universities across the country.

The district extends its appreciation to the coaches whose dedication and guidance have played a crucial role in helping these student-athletes excel both on and off the field.

This milestone highlights the strength of Sachem’s athletic programs and the hard work of its students.

Sachem East

Samantha Madigan	Volleyball	SUNY Oswego
Emily Chiappetta	Volleyball	SUNY Farmingdale
Faith Sheltra	Volleyball	SUNY Delhi
Tyler Rooi	Volleyball	Springfield College
Nolan Chamberlain	Lacrosse	SUNY Cobleskill
Addison Bettencourt	Lacrosse	Stetson University
Kaitlyn Guiliano	Lacrosse	SUNY Oneonta
Emma Refvik	Lacrosse	SUNY Oneonta
Kayla Richter	Lacrosse	Campbell University
Alexa Rivera	Lacrosse	SUNY Plattsburgh
Haley Slaven	Lacrosse	Wingate University
Shane Ocampo	Track & Field	Delaware Valley University
Gianna Mauri	XC and Track & Field	St. Thomas Aquinas College
Courtney O'Hagan	Track & Field	Bloomsburg University
Adriana Roa	XC and Track & Field	College of Staten Island
Sarafina Scavo	Track & Field	St. John's University
Arianna Schuman	Track & Field	SUNY Plattsburgh
Adam Imran	Soccer	St. Joseph's University
Heather Abzug	Soccer	Eastern University
Samantha Margolis	Soccer	Marywood University
Kayleigh McKeown	Soccer	Alvernia University
Lauren Phillips	Soccer	Bloomsburg University
Giovanna Richetti	Soccer	University of Hartford
Ava Scotti	Soccer	Johnson and Wales University
Olivia Stallone	Soccer	SUNY Plattsburgh
Joe Christie	Football	SUNY Maritime
J. J. Murphy	Football	Endicott College
Jacob Newman	Football	Western Connecticut State University
Gianni Spinelli	Football	SUNY Maritime
Jack Ventura	Football	Endicott College
AJ Vurchio	Football	Springfield College
Joe Rondinella	Baseball	Cairn University
Alexa Marchese	Field Hockey	SUNY New Paltz
Abby Morrongiello	Basketball	UMass Boston
Madison Burnham	Dance	Long Island University
Madelyn DeViVa	Dance	St. John’s University
Emma Accetta	Cheerleading	SUNY Cortland
Diego Gomes Da Silva	Cheerleading	Hofstra University
Reese Malfettone	Cheerleading	Long Island University

Sachem North

Jordyn Cruz	Soccer and Track & Field	Queens College
Jenna Cruz	Soccer	Queens College
Ryan Rosario	Soccer	Franklin Pierce University
Brendan Farrell	Soccer	United States Merchant Marine Academy
Thomas Purga	Swimming and Diving	SUNY Oswego
Zach DeMilt	Baseball	Adelphi University
Ryan Palm	Baseball	College of Staten Island
Jack Pitman	Baseball	Bentley University
Matt Podesta	Baseball	St. Thomas Aquinas College
Travis Szober	Baseball	Manhattanville College
Camryn Russo	Softball	Mitchell College
Naveen Milillo	Field Hockey	Western Connecticut State University
Jessica Nodell	Field Hockey	Southern Connecticut State University
Kaitlyn O'Malley	Field Hockey	SUNY Oswego
Calleigh Quirk	Field Hockey	Barton College
Dana Stumpf	Field Hockey	Lycoming College
Sam Morreale	Volleyball	Manhattan College
Jake Spring	Volleyball	Kean University
Gabriella Fleischer	Cheerleading	Western Kentucky University
Sylvie Reyes	Cheerleading	Long Island University
MacKenzie DelaRaba	Lacrosse	Kutztown University
Alyssa Leonardi	Lacrosse	Southern Connecticut State University
Gary Fleischer	Lacrosse	Western Connecticut State University
Dillion Halloran	Lacrosse	Mercy University
Thomas Keegan	Lacrosse	Western Connecticut State University
Brayden Tappin	Lacrosse	Long Island University
Joseph Marotta	Wrestling	SUNY Oneonta
Logan Williamson	Wrestling	Rochester Institute of Technology
Lily Melville	Dance	Adelphi University
Sophia Ponce	Dance	St. John's University
Cole Brinkmann	XC and Track & Field	Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ryan Durkin	XC and Track & Field	DeSales University
Ryan Friel	Track and Field	SUNY Geneseo
Joey Walker	Track and Field	SUNY Geneseo
Gabriella Gagliano	Flag Football	St. Joseph’s University
Charles DeBiccari	Football	University of New England
Kristian Hagelstein	Football	Buffalo State University
Angelo Portillo	Football	Stony Brook University
Lucas Singleton	Football	Army West Point

Date Added: 5/1/2025