Under the direction of Alexandra Cuomo, Jr.-Sr. High School thespians delivered two powerful performances of “Annie Jr,” held in the school auditorium on Dec. 6-7.  

Based on the book by Thomas Meehan, “Annie Jr.” tells the story of an orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her at an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Instead, she finds a home and new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell and a mutt named Sandy. The school production included familiar and beloved songs including “Hard-Knock Life,” “Tomorrow” and “Little Girls,” and dazzled the audience with the actors’ wit, comedic relief and overall talent.  

The production’s success was also due to the amazing and dedicated crew, sound designer Jeff Ingegno, light designer Kassidy McMillen, choreographer and set designer Carissa Navarra and costume designer Joseph Papamichail. 

Click here to view the Eastport-South Manor Thespians Present ‘Annie Jr.’ slideshow.

Date Added: 12/11/2024

The Jr.-Sr. High School held a breakfast for more than 500 students who were accepted to the 2024-2025 school year’s first semester Honor Roll. To be included on the honor roll, a student must have acquired a 90% or above overall grade point average for the semester, without having scored less than an 85% GPA in any classes in which he/she is enrolled.

The students were treated to breakfast in the cafeteria, where they were invited to spin the wheel for prizes and for a chance to receive lunch purchased by Principal Salvatore Alaimo.

Click here to view the Honor Roll Breakfast slideshow.

Date Added: 12/5/2024

Prior to the Thanksgiving break, second grade teachers at South Street put a holiday twist on a science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics lesson to the delight of students. 

The classes were divided into stations which included activities named Thanksgiving Bingo, Turkey Placemats, Balloons Over Broadway and Model Turkey Creations. Each activity engaged students in one of the STEAM principles. During the Balloons Over Broadway activity, students were instructed to design, plan and then list the steps to engineering a Thanksgiving Day parade-type balloon.  

The students had a fun day of learning while honing their STEAM skills. 

Click here to view the Thanksgiving STEAM Lessons slideshow.

Date Added: 12/4/2024

Excitement resonated throughout Dayton Avenue ‘s gymnasium as students in grades 3-6 prepared to fly their balloons in a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day-like parade during the third annual Balloons Over Dayton event.   

A collaboration between STEAM and library classes, students worked on their balloon designs for the past two weeks. In library class, the students read Melissa Sweet’s “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” and developed a concept and theme for their own balloons. On Nov. 25, the students paraded their designs through the perimeter of the gym. Just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there was also a Sharkettes dance and a visit from Santa.  

Click here to view the Balloons Over Dayton Avenue slideshow.

Date Added: 12/3/2024

The boys volleyball team clinched the NYS Division 2 Championship this past weekend, their overall third state title and first state title since 2021. They defeated Clarence (Section VI) 25-21, 25-22, 25-16 in the match held on Saturday at the Albany Capital Center.  

The District congratulates the team and coach Bill Kropp on an amazing season. 

Date Added: 11/25/2024