At the most recent Board of Education meeting, Sachem Central School District proudly recognized a wide range of student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.

Sachem East Highlights:

* Cheerleading was a standout program, earning titles as County, Division, NYS champions and UCA Regional. Coach Victoria Aghabekian was named Section XI Class A Coach of the Year. Multiple athletes received All-County and Newsday All-Long Island honors.
* Boys and girls basketball were named Scholar Athlete teams. Varsity coach Tom Erb and JV coach Kyle O’Reilly earned Coach of the Year honors. Notable individual awards included Rookie of the Year and Academic All-County.
* Girls winter track achieved League and County champion status, with multiple All-American, All-County, All-Section XI and NYS Champion recognitions, including standout Gianna Mauri.
* Wrestling honored both male and female athletes with All-County and All-League awards.

Sachem North Highlights:

* Cheerleading continued its excellence with a Scholar Athlete Team recognition and major individual honors, including Suffolk County Cheerleader of the Year Gabriella Fleischer.
* Boys and girls winter track teams earned high marks, with numerous athletes receiving All-County, All-League and All-Section XI honors.
* Wrestling was named Section XI Division 1 Dual Meet champions, with five male and four female wrestlers earning All-County accolades.
* Boys basketball and boys winter track also earned Scholar Athlete Team designations, with Academic All-County athletes highlighted.

Combined District Achievements:

* Arrowettes were celebrated as national champions, with multiple dancers named LIDTA All-Long Island captains.
* Girls bowling and boys swim teams were honored as Scholar Athlete teams. Brayden Savas (swim) stood out with All-County, All-League and All-State honors, while Sabrina Quaranta (bowling) earned All-County recognition.

The Sachem Board of Education applauded these incredible accomplishments, recognizing the dedication, sportsmanship and academic excellence of the district’s athletes and coaches.

Date Added: 4/25/2025

To celebrate Earth Day and gear up for their upcoming AP Human Geography exam, students from Mr. Jannace’s class at Sachem High School East took their learning beyond the classroom with a dynamic, hands-on visit to the FoodLab at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Campus.

This immersive field trip focused on one of the course’s most challenging yet crucial units, Agriculture and Rural Land Use. Designed as a collaboration between Mr. Jannace and FoodLab Director Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz, the full-day event included lectures, fieldwork and engaging station activities. The experience brought textbook concepts to life, helping students better grasp key ideas while celebrating the interconnectedness of food systems, land use and sustainability.

A special highlight of the day was a session with Jenn Dupree Halsey, a 12th-generation farmer from the Milk Pail Farm. Halsey shared her deep knowledge of East End farming practices and modern innovations, even demonstrating how she tracks precise climate data for each of her planting fields. Despite the high-tech tools available, she reminded students of the importance of human oversight in agriculture, emphasizing the need to always keep “eyes on the farm.”

In just 45 minutes, the 55 participating students, alongside Mr. Jannace, Mrs. Melandro, Mr. Gallo and the FoodLab team, helped clear invasive mugwort, remove large stones, and plant rows of greens now protected by insect netting, making a real impact in the garden while gaining valuable academic insight.

This marked the second time Sachem East’s Human Geography students have visited the FoodLab, continuing a growing partnership that blends education, sustainability and experiential learning in a meaningful way.

Date Added: 4/25/2025

Sachem High School East recently hosted its annual March Madness spring fundraiser, combining athletic excitement with community impact. The event featured a packed day of basketball games, a thrilling three-point contest, high-energy dodgeball championships and schoolwide competitions, all contributing to a lively and charitable atmosphere for students in grades 9 through 12.

Organized by Sachem East’s Student Government Club under the guidance of Mr. Gallo and Mr. Jannace, the fundraiser raised an impressive $3,000 for the Long Island State Veterans Home. The day wasn’t just about fun and games – it also served as an opportunity to highlight the essential mission of the Veterans Home, a major teaching affiliate of Stony Brook Medicine. The facility provides top-tier health care to Long Island veterans while also serving as a leading center for geriatric research and education.

Beyond supporting the Veterans Home, the funds raised will also contribute to PTA scholarships, continuing Sachem East’s strong tradition of student-led service and academic support. The event was a powerful reminder of how school spirit and community service can come together to make a meaningful difference.

Date Added: 4/24/2025

On March 28, students from Sachem High School East’s French 5/AP class, led by teacher Ana Meadows, embarked on a cultural journey to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. The visit featured a guided tour centered on works by francophone artists and those influenced by the Impressionist movement.

Students explored iconic pieces, including Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies,” Henri Matisse’s “The Red Studio,” Joan Mitchell’s “Grandes Carrières” and Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” The tour also included the Gallery 501 exhibit, “French Landscapes and Interiors.”

The guide connected each work of art to the AP French theme of “Beauty and Aesthetics,” encouraging students to reflect on how Impressionism has shaped cultural identity and artistic expression. Students also participated in interactive, hands-on activities that deepened their engagement with the art and allowed them to express their personal interpretations.

Following the museum visit, the group enjoyed lunch at Brasserie Cognac in midtown Manhattan, where they experienced a taste of traditional French cuisine.

Date Added: 4/22/2025

Science Research students from Sachem High School North and Sachem High School East showcased their hard work and innovation at the 2025 Long Island Science Congress, held on April 8 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. The annual competition brings together approximately 900 students from 80 schools across Nassau and Suffolk counties, making it one of the region’s most competitive science fairs.

Sachem’s students presented original research projects spanning a wide range of disciplines, including medicine and health, ecology, sociology, mycology, and materials science. Each student participated in three rounds of judging, where they explained the purpose of their research, outlined their methodology, presented their data and analysis, and discussed their conclusions and plans for continued investigation.

The event provided a valuable platform for students to engage with professionals in the field, gain feedback and practice communicating complex scientific ideas. Their participation reflects the strength and depth of Sachem’s Science Research Program and its commitment to fostering the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Date Added: 4/11/2025