Students spent the summer staying active and building their athletic skills through the district's athletics youth summer camp program. Open to students ages 6-13, the camps are held over eight weeks, offering instruction in a variety of sports and giving participants the opportunity to develop fundamentals, improve their confidence and enjoy friendly competition. The camps are led by ESM coaches with assistance from high school student-athletes.

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Date Added: 8/13/2026

Students welcomed two special four-legged visitors into the classroom for a memorable visit – Fergus, a golden retriever, and Harbor, a labrador retriever. Fergus and Harbor are certified therapy dogs with Love on a Leash, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing volunteer pet therapy teams that bring comfort and happiness to communities.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to pet and interact with the friendly dogs while learning more about the important role therapy animals play. Students and staff asked the handlers questions about Fergus and Harbor, including how the dogs became certified therapy dogs and about their volunteer visits. Students enjoyed the calming presence of the dogs and were all smiles throughout the visit.

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Students are enjoying a summer filled with creativity, discovery and hands-on learning through the district’s SCOPE Summer Enrichment Program. This year's all-inclusive program, themed "A Salute to America's 250th," gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of engaging subjects while celebrating America's milestone anniversary.

Each week, students participate in activities across fine arts, culinary arts, STEM and physical fitness through themed courses including Summer Circus Art Exploration, All American Eats Culinary Arts, Build & Thrill STEM and American Mini Warrior Physical Fitness. The summer program allows students to experience every subject area, providing new opportunities to learn, explore new interests and make friends while school’s out of session.

 

Date Added: 7/27/2026

Eastport-South Manor Junior Senior High School has been recognized as a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), honoring the school's exceptional commitment to academic achievement throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

The School of Excellence Award was presented to ESM for having 75% or more of our varsity teams receive the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team recognition during their respective sports seasons.

Eastport-South Manor is one of 237 schools statewide to earn this designation for the 2025-2026 school year, reflecting the dedication of our student-athletes, coaches and staff both in the classroom and in athletic competition.