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ESM Junior-Senior High School

543 Moriches Middle Island Rd., Manorville, NY 11949

Phone: (631) 801-3250

Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Grades: 7 - 12

Principal: Salvatore Alaimo

Asst. Principal: Sheila Dempsey, Ed.D.            

Asst. Principal: Daniel Franchese

Asst. Principal: Peter Caccavale         

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About Our School

The Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School was built when two districts with a rich history (Eastport and Manorville) merged as one to become sharks. The Eastport-South Manor Jr-Sr High School opened its doors in 2003 for students within grades 7-12. The school continues to develop new traditions and seeks to provide all students with access to a rigorous academic foundation and the skills needed to be successful in the 21st Century. The school achieves this by providing unique opportunities for our student body in a collaborative and supportive environment. The dynamic classrooms foster communication, critical thinking, and creativity within a demanding curriculum. Students are provided access to college classes, work experience and other preparatory programs that will assist students for life after high school.

Our motto:
Building a better tomorrow by making a difference today!

Jr.-Sr. High School News

Senior BNL Representative Shares Career Insights

National Science Honor Society members at the Jr.-Sr. High School learned of several possibilities in the STEM field thanks to a recent visit from ESM Class of 2003 alumna Dr. Sharon Pepenella.  thumbnail266340

National Science Honor Society members at the Jr.-Sr. High School learned of several possibilities in the STEM field thanks to a recent visit from ESM Class of 2003 alumna Dr. Sharon Pepenella. Dr. Pepenella is a former Advanced Placement Biology student of science research teacher Robert Bolen and is now a senior research programs representative at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Office of Workforce Development and Science Education. She supports the student programs in which dozens of Eastport-South Manor students have participated at both Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 

In her presentation, “From the Bench to BNL,” Dr. Pepenella highlighted her experiences as an undergraduate student and the transformative experiences that shaped her pathway to earning a Ph.D. She also provided insight into entering the STEM field.  

“It was a truly unique experience having a former student share their success and provide insight into achieving success in STEM fields,” Mr. Bolen said.  

 

Date Added: 5/19/2025

Improved Bond Rating for ESM

The District is pleased to announce that S & P Global has raised the districtโ€™s 2019 bond rating from AA- with a Stable Outlook designation to an AA rating, along with a Stable Outlook designation. thumbnail266341

The District is pleased to announce that S & P Global has raised the district’s 2019 bond rating from AA- with a Stable Outlook designation to an AA rating, along with a Stable Outlook designation. As a result, the district now stands to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest costs over the next decade, particularly with this year’s borrowing of $70 million for the Capital Project, an additional $20 million the following year and scheduled TAN borrowing.     

Each time Eastport-South Manor borrows funds, it is reviewed by credit-rating agency S&P Global to determine its credit worthiness. S&P Global is a financial intelligence provider that supplies detailed information on the credit standing of countries, states, local governments and municipalities to the largest financial institutions in the world. A higher municipal credit rating earns lower interest rates for borrowed funds, resulting in less interest paid on the lifetime of a loan. Ratings are designated from a high of AAA+ to as low as D-.    

Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Timothy Laube explained during the May 7 board of education meeting that the improved bond rating was due to the district’s financial stability, as well as the result of improved and upgraded facilities, seven years of passed school budgets, steady school leadership and the voter-approved capital project in 2022.  

Board President Jeffrey Goldhammer congratulated Mr. Laube on the improved credit rating and noted that the district has been “proactive” over the years in its work to improve district finances.  

 

Date Added: 5/16/2025

ESM Future Leaders Receive Honors at 2025 LIYS

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Seven Jr.-Sr. High School students received honors for their exceptional projects presented at the 2025 Long Island Youth Summit, held at St. Joseph’s University in April. The Summit brings together high school students for a day of interactive workshops with experts in the fields of medicine, business, the economy and leadership. The forum also offers students the opportunity to win awards for projects involving deep research in the social sciences that reflect academic

rigor, civic awareness and real-world problem-solving.

“These students have stepped up as leaders and show what it truly means to be active, informed citizens,” Director of K-12 Social Studies Dr. Stephen G. Posselt said.

The district congratulates the following students who won honorable mention awards, or top five in their respective categories, for their projects:

Teen Mental Health: Justin Albanese, John Costanza, Kailyn Marra and Josephine Shuman

Renewable Energy: Dylan Wayrich

Juveniles and Justice: Keira Albanese and Charlotte Rozycki

“These projects took countless hours to research and put together and displayed our ESM students’ passion and drive for civic responsibility,” said social studies teacher Eric Grossé.

Date Added: 5/16/2025

Science Research Students Acquire First Place in Poster Session

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The District is pleased to announce that Jr.-Sr. High School Science Research students Aleksandra Holub, Jacob Lerit and Camryn Warsaw garnered first place in the Poster Session at the National Synchroton Light Source II annual User’s Meeting, held at Brookhaven National Laboratory on April 28. The students presented their work, “Combating Antibiotic Resistance with Structural Biology: Striking Out the Enzyme Beta Lactamase.”

Judging was conducted by an ad-hoc committee of BNL scientists assembled by the Users’ Executive Committee, who evaluated submitted presentations on the quality of the poster, the presenters’ oral communication skills, and the presenters’ ability to answer questions about their research.

The District congratulates the students on this outstanding accomplishment.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Seniors Participate in College Decision Day

Jr.-Sr. High School seniors donned college sweatshirts andT-shirts instead of their school moniker on May 1 in recognition of National College Decision Day. thumbnail265965

Jr.-Sr. High School seniors donned college sweatshirts and T-shirts instead of their school moniker on May 1 in recognition of National College Decision Day. Nationally, this annual celebration takes place on May 1 as an opportunity to celebrate the graduating students’ hard work and accomplishments and post-high school plans.  

Seniors gathered in the hallway and took photos of their classmates and friends, congratulated one another and discussed plans of study with classmates. 
 

Date Added: 5/1/2025

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