Month: February 2026

NHL Goalie Brandon Bussi Graduated from Miller Place High School in 2016

The Miller Place School District proudly recognizes Miller Place High School 2016 alumnus Brandon Bussi, who is currently making headlines as a rising star and goaltender for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes. The Carolina Hurricanes recently signed Brandon to a three-year extension through 2028-29.

Brandon Bussi recently became the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 20 career wins, an extraordinary milestone that has captured the attention of hockey fans across the country and inspired young athletes in his hometown community. As of early 2026, the 27-year-old goalie has posted an impressive 23-3-1 record with a 2.16 goals-against average, establishing himself as one of the league’s top goalies during the 2025-26 season.He is tied for third in the NHL.

“Brandon’s accomplishments are a source of tremendous pride for our entire Miller Place community,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie. “His record-breaking start in the NHL and his determination, work ethic and character serves as an inspiration to our students, showing them that their goals are within reach through perseverance and dedication.

Brandon’s impact extends beyond the ice. Recently, he made a young local goalie’s day by sending a personalized, signed photo, underscoring his character and willingness to inspire the next generation. For student-athletes, seeing a former MPHS graduate excel at the highest level of professional sports serves as powerful motivation to pursue their own goals.

On graduating from Miller Place High School, Brandon Bussi had a standout hockey career while attending Western Michigan University. He went on to compete in the American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins before joining the Carolina Hurricanes in October 2025.

The Miller Place School District congratulates Brandon Bussi on his record-breaking accomplishments and continued success.

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.

Community Celebrates the Team with a Special Send-Off Ahead of the Victory

The Miller Place High School Varsity Wrestling team has made history, securing the school’s first Division II New York State Championship following a stellar season of determination and skill.

Ahead of the championship, the Miller Place School District hosted a special send-off to honor the team as they departed for the tournament at the SRC Arena at Onondaga County Community College in Syracuse. The Miller Place High School marching band performed for the team as they marched through the halls where students and staff were lined up cheering them on and celebrating their hard work, dedication and achievements.

The Panthers defeated Shoreham-Wading River 45-24 in a thrilling showdown, marking their third victory over the same team in just two weeks and earning the prestigious Division II dual meet state title.

“We’ve had a really strong program. This is the first time we’ve won a county dual meet title and state championship.” said Miller Place Head Coach Matt Kaszubski. “It’s significant, not only for the program but for the District. It brings a lot of pride to the community and we’re really happy to represent them up in Syracuse.”

Leading the charge for Miller Place were standout wrestlers Nicolo Dolson, Brett Winslow, Charles Clifford, Alex Southworth, Jack Miller, Brice Browning, Andrew Bennett-Guma, Bradyn Ellis and Reese Zakar. Each athlete contributed crucial points and momentum, helping the Panthers pull ahead and secure the championship.

“It’s a close match every time with Shoreham,” Coach Kaszubski said in an interview with Newsday. “We had to make some adjustments to get the right matchups, or it could go the other way. Our guys really came through tonight. It’s hard to beat a quality team like Shoreham once, let alone three times. Our kids were outstanding and met the challenge three times.”

After clinching the state championship, the Panthers are now focusing their attention on individual competitions. The team will compete next at the Section XI individual wrestling championships later this month, where several wrestlers are expected to contend for top honors. The Division II finals are scheduled for Feb. 13 at Shoreham-Wading River High School.

Miller Place High School and the entire community applaud the Panthers for their historic achievement and look forward to continued success on and off the mat. 

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.

Schedule an appointment to register your incoming kindergartener for September 2026 enrollment

Miller Place School District’s annual registration process for Andrew Muller Primary School’s kindergarten begins on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, and runs through Friday, March 20^th, 2026. Miller Place-Sound Beach children who are five years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.

As part of the two-step process, residents will begin registration by scheduling a mandatory appointment via the district’s online platform, which could be found here: https://calendly.com/schoolsignup/miller-place-kindergarten-registration-2026-27?month=2026-

In order to avoid any delay in the registration process, please complete the registration packet prior to your registration appointment and have the required supporting documentation readily available at the time of the appointment. Information regarding required forms are available at: https://www.millerplace.k12.ny.us/district-information/registration/kindergarten-registration

Incomplete registration packets will not be accepted and if any documentation is missing, you may be asked to make a new appointment to bring in a completed packet.

Registration appointments will be conducted at District Office, located at 7 Memorial Drive, Miller Place. For more information regarding the registration process, please call Elizabeth Cascione at 631-474-2700 ext. 728.

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.