The first edition of the South Country School District’s new newsletter The Clipper Courier is on its way to the community. The newsletter aims to highlight important happenings in the district. To view it online, click HERE.

 

Date Added: 11/20/2024

To view the Board Notes for the Nov. 13 meeting, please click here.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

The South Country Central School District is very excited to announce the launch of a process to develop a districtwide strategic plan. This will be a pivotal initiative that will shape the future of our district. As we begin this journey, we want to emphasize the importance of your involvement. The plan will create a roadmap that reflects the aspects of our district that are working well, while also addressing areas where we can improve. We are committed to considering your perspectives and are eager to hear your thoughts on what we should prioritize for the future. The survey platform allows parents and all community members to contribute their thoughts anonymously, and view and rate the feedback provided by other participants. We encourage an open and ongoing dialogue, so feel free to visit the platform often and keep the conversation alive. To participate and share your valuable feedback, please visit: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/181711747/welcome.

 

Date Added: 11/19/2024

A new district logo was unveiled at the South Country School District’s Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting. The logo, designed by Bellport High School senior Luke Graser, was selected as part of a districtwide contest.

Graser designed the logo in his computer graphics class using Adobe Illustrator. It incorporates the district’s nautical roots with an image of a clipper ship and a ship’s steering wheel with updated school colors.

The contest was inaugurated as part of a revamping of the school district’s website. The new site is expected to launch in the summer of 2025. In the meantime, the new logo will be used on the district’s newsletters, stationery and social media.

“I think it is pretty cool that my design was selected,” said Graser. “I like that it is going to be around for a while.”

Graser plans to attend college following graduation to study business. He is a member of his school’s varsity football team and took part in his school’s culinary program.

Date Added: 11/18/2024

During a ceremony on Dec. 14, 33 Bellport High School students were officially inducted into the school’s Center for Excellence Club.

Run by advisers Nicole Colao and Colleen Oates-Robesch, the Center for Excellence provides support and experiences for students who are on the path to college but do not have someone in their home lives with experience on that path. Club activities aim to develop a network of support that students can rely on as they work toward their college and career goals. They are inducted following an application and interview process.

Ceremony speakers included Superintendent of Schools Antonio Santana and Board of Education Vice President Joseph Barry.

The district extends its congratulations to the following inductees: Abigail Abaldonado, Sofia Arratia, Diego Arriaza, Karley Baldwin, Sabrina Canales Umanzor, Jackson Connor, Dominic DeCaro, Madilyn Gordon, Sofia Guardado, Ammie Guzman, Bianca Henn, Joshua Hernandez, Gavin Klein, Maite Lojano, Michael Nunez, Angie Penaranda, Emily Pesantez Tapia, Shayla Remache, Avery Retuerto Acuna, Marian Rivas Gamero, Natasha Salavarria Laines, Pablo Saquicaray, Vinicio Saquicela Iniguez, Nehemiah Smack, Christopher Sorto Hernandez, Joslyn Toledo, Alexa Ulloa, Jaime Umanzor, Keyla Vaca Bello, Estefany Velasquez Umanzor, Jessika Villa Calle, Alexander Wanser and Samantha Wick.

Date Added: 11/15/2024