Month: January 2024

Nine students were selected for the 13^th annual winter exhibition and one Miller Place High School Student was awarded first place

Miller Place High School sophomore Maya Murphy was awarded first place at the Suffolk County Community College’s 13^th annual High School Exhibition at its Sagtikos Art Gallery. This is a very prestigious award. Maya’s sculpture “Noise” was chosen by the faculty of the Suffolk County Community College Art Department to be the first-place winner. The exhibition involved many school districts and very talented high school students.

A total of nine Miller Place High School students were chosen to have their artwork displayed at Suffolk Community College’s 13^th annual High School Art Exhibition at its Sagtikos Art Gallery. Joining Maya Murphy who were also featured included Senior Patrick Milord, Junior Mia Amundsen, Sophomore Amelia Avalos, Junior Samantha Selfridge, Senior Mary Duffy, Senior Gisela Killary, Junior Gavin Sanfilippo, Senior Emma Rosequist.

“These students are deserving of this honor and platform to showcase their incredible work,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie. “They represented Miller Place with pride and demonstrated a remarkable and diverse selection of high-quality artwork. We congratulate them on their amazing achievement.”

The Sagtikos Art Gallery, on the Michael J. Grant campus in Brentwood, regularly showcases exhibitions featuring contemporary fine art, photography and craft by local artists. It regularly hosts high school exhibitions to recognize the talent and diversity of artists at local high schools. 
For more information about the Miller Place School District, please visit the District’s website at www.millerplace.k12.ny.us. To read more about the great things happening in Miller Place schools, visit www.millerplaceinthemedia.com and ‘like’ our Facebook page.

Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School launches new program to encourage students to read

Miller Place School District’s Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently launched a new initiative called the Million Word Challenge. Designed to foster a love and appreciation of reading, the Million Word Challenge tasks students with setting reading goals with their classes and documenting their progress. The LADSBS School Improvement Team initiated participation in the program, which will continue through March 1^st and award the class that reaches one million words first.  The school recently held an assembly to introduce the rules and incentives of the Million Word Challenge. The assembly even featured a visit from Panther Bob, the District’s mascot.

“The Million Word Challenge is a program that we have in place to inspire and encourage our students to explore the world of literature and become better readers,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie. “We aim to foster a lifelong love for reading, while teaching students about the importance of setting goals.”

During the challenge, students can meet with teachers and librarians to find book recommendations tailored to their interests and reading level. Teachers will also encourage students to discuss the books they are reading with their families.  As students read, they will document their progress in a reading log and share their thoughts and reflections on each book with their classmates. Students can view the progress made by each class, which will be displayed on a large bulletin board outside of the school’s main office.

At the end of the challenge, the school will host a special reading celebration to honor the achievements of all students. The class that reads the most words will also receive a special prize.

For more information about the Miller Place School District, please visit the District’s website at www.millerplace.k12.ny.us. To read more about the great things happening in Miller Place schools, visit www.millerplaceinthemedia.com and ‘like’ our Facebook page. 

Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School contributes to Beyond the Badge’s fifth annual Cards for Cops

Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently took park in the fifth annual Cards for Cops program, run by the local nonprofit Beyond the Badge. As part of the initiative, students created holiday cards for local law enforcement officers, thanking thank them for their service.

“We’re very proud of our students for showing their appreciation to local law enforcement officers,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie.

Beyond the Badge is a New York nonprofit dedicated to providing mental health resources and suicide prevention awareness among law enforcement. Through its Cards for Cops initiative, the nonprofit partners with local schools and community groups to give children a chance to extend their appreciation to law enforcement. The goal is that a sweet gesture from a child could inspire and restore the spirit of many officers who put themselves on the frontlines every day, both physically and mentally.

For more information about the Miller Place School District, please visit the District’s website at www.millerplace.k12.ny.us. To read more about the great things happening in Miller Place schools, visit www.millerplaceinthemedia.com and ‘like’ our Facebook page.

Miller Place school installs sensory spaces for students to re-center

Andrew Muller Primary School in the Miller Place School District recently introduced for all students a sensory hallway with resources and interactive stations. The sensory hallway supports mental health and social emotional wellness by providing a safe space for students to refocus their energy.

“Our sensory hallway at Andrew Muller Primary School supports students with sensory sensitivity and students who need movement breaks,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie. “Students can use the spaces to release energy, allowing them to better focus on schoolwork, and optimize learning.

The sensory hallway includes various activities and spaces where students can focus on sensory development and needs. Students may also practice mindfulness exercises by engaging in activities related to sight, hearing, smell, touch, balance and movement.

For more information about the Miller Place School District, please visit the District’s website at www.millerplace.k12.ny.us. To read more about the great things happening in Miller Place schools, visit www.millerplaceinthemedia.com and ‘like’ our Facebook page.