Several Sachem Central School District senior student-athletes were recognized by Section XI with the prestigious Gold Key Award. The award represents an athlete’s dedication and commitment to athletics throughout their high school career. In order to be recognized for the Gold Key, a student-athlete must have participated and lettered in eight of nine seasons while enrolled in grades 10 through 12. This requires a commitment by the athlete while maintaining a positive balance between athletics and academics.

Congratulations to the following students:

Sachem High School East
Sara Christie, Danielle Cirillo, Isabella Dembinski, Anthony Garenani, Peter Garenani, Evan Gottesman, Julia Haran, Megan Hoffmann, Alexa Jean-Francois, Sampson Lin, Amanda Madigan, Katherine Margolis, Christian Mercado, Taylor Rettie, Olivia Russo, Ava Samartino, Jenna Schmitz, Kaleb Selden, Gina Williams and Sabrina Wottawa.

Sachem High School North
Nicholas Balsamo, Dylan Friel, Shaye Gruenberg Theiling, Matthew Gucciardo, Gavin Hughes, John McKeon, Katherine Perez, Arthur Torres and Madeline Turano.

Date Added: 6/8/2023

The Suffolk County School Superintendents Association recognized the highest-achieving students across the county at its 29th annual Valedictorians Luncheon on June 1. Sachem High School East valedictorian Siddharth Sheth and Sachem High School North valedictorian Alexa Ginis were joined by their families, principals and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Pellettieri at the recognition event.

Date Added: 6/7/2023

Throughout the month of May, Sachem High School East acknowledged Mental Health Awareness Month and students and staff participated in several activities to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and provide supports.

Mental health professionals visited several classes to introduce the various activities taking place across Sachem High School East. They engaged students in activities to promote positive mental health practices.

On May 18, more than 100 students signed a pledge to be “StigmaFree.” They promised to shift the barriers for those living with mental health conditions by encouraging acceptance and understanding and advocating for a better world. Additionally, a mental health awareness booth with several resources was set up for students to visit. Sachem East’s therapy dog Bailey was available for students to make a “feel-good” connection.

Members of the Art Honor Society submitted sketches of artwork to be painted in the building’s Room for PEACE — a designated room for students to go to decompress during the school day. Students, faculty and staff voted on the sketches and the sketch with the most votes will be painted on the back wall.

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Date Added: 6/5/2023

Students in the diversity club at Sachem High School East recently held their annual multicultural event. Students experienced interactive museum exhibits and station activities including henna tattooing, carrom and board games from South Asia, Mexican games and dancing, Haitian music, tabletop cricket, Ecuadorian Trompo lessons and Caribbean, Colombian and African American culture stations.

Attendees enjoyed learning about the variety of cultures that exist within the Sachem community.

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Date Added: 5/31/2023

Sachem High School East held its freshman class field trip to Country Fair in Medford earlier this month. Class officers Allison Aurelio and Peyton Schook came up with the idea to appeal the trip to more students, given the vast amount of activities Country Fair offers.

Nearly 150 students went go-karting, played mini-golf, drove spin zone bumper cars, used the batting cages and the outdoor laser frontier area. The trip was not only fun for all, it was a wonderful way for students to make memories, celebrate and conclude their first year of high school together. Additionally, it makes for a full-circle moment, as on the last day of their senior year, Sachem East students take a trip to Country Fair.

Date Added: 5/24/2023