The District held a Family Night as an opportunity to bring English language learners and their families together while also celebrating students and the community.  

Parents and caregivers learned more about the ENL program from Stacey Chiavola, director of World Languages and ENL. They explored resources to support learning at home and connected with faculty in a welcoming and supportive environment. World Languages Honor Society students were also on hand to assist and received an opportunity to use their language skills in an authentic setting.  

“Not only was the evening a great success,” Ms. Chiavola said. “It was great to see so many families engaged, asking questions and sharing their children’s experiences. The event is a great way for ENL families to acquire additional resources and tools to assist their children in becoming more prepared in an English-speaking environment.” 

Click here to view the Learning together: A night for English language learners and families slideshow.

Date Added: 2/26/2026

Eastport-South Manor’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, won Silver (top 20) for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville. The competition hosted more than 2,300 students and 150 firms from across the state and New England areas.  

Virtual Enterprise mimics real-world commerce as studentssimulatea business while learning entrepreneurship and business operations in a classroom setting. Students assume specific roles in the company, such as CEO, marketingmanageror CFO. VE teams create business plans, developproductsand attend trade shows to engage in competitions against other VE student-run firms.VE firms are ranked on the business overview, oral presentation and Q&A competency scores.Virtual Enterprise has been running in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District for six years. 

During the competition, the team also competed for best sales pitch and business plan. 

Duvaire de Parfum is a company whose mission is to create bold and long-lasting fragrances that make people feel confident. The company focuses on clean ingredients and high-quality oils to offer a stylish and sustainable scent experience. The company goal is to inspire self-expression through fragrance while making luxury feel accessible to everyone. 

The district congratulates Thomas D'Agostino, Justin Dux, Brady Franco, Dean Fontanetta, Vincent Milano and Christopher Randazzoon their VE presentation. 

 

Date Added: 2/25/2026

South Street School students who are members of the South Street Shines Club and the Breathe Club organized the school’s annual Souper Bowl can drive during the months of January and February to support Angels of Long Island. Advisers Megan Kelly and Susan Rorke reported that kindergarten students collected a total of 102 cans with  second grade donating 127 cans. First grade collected the most cans totaling  138 cans for a school total of 367 cans.  

Thank you to the South Street community for making the Souper Bowl possible and for helping to ease hunger in the community. 

Date Added: 2/24/2026

South Street  students and faculty  marked an important milestone this month –  the 100th day of school – with celebrations highlighting academic growth, creativity and classroom spirit. 

Second graders dressed as their perception of 100-year-olds. Teachers used the occasion to reinforce reading, writing and mathematical skills around the number 100 as students participated in art activities using 100 items, writing up to the number 100 and counting 100 artifacts. 

The 100th day of school was also a time of reflection, as teachers assessed their students’ skillset and students reflected on how far they have grown this school year.  

Click here to view the Celebrating 100 Days of Growth and Learning slideshow.

Date Added: 2/24/2026

During the Feb. 11 board of education meeting, five District directors were granted tenure. 

The District congratulates Director of K-12 Mathematics Justin Grover, Director of K-12 Social Studies Dr. Stephen G. Posselt, Director of K-12 ELA Lalaena Alfredsson, Director of K-12 Science Dr. Jessica Mintz and Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Patrick Hayes.  

Superintendent of Schools Joseph A. Steimel congratulated the directors on this momentous occasion in their careers. “Being granted tenure is an affirmation that all of you have become an essential and invaluable part of the Eastport-South Manor learning community,” Mr. Steimel said. 

Date Added: 2/18/2026