Sachem’s Model United Nations team held a successful mock conference focused on the right to clean water on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event, which was held at High School East, brought together students from both High School East and High School North for meaningful discussions and diplomatic negotiations on one of the world’s most pressing issues.

Participants represented various nations and debated strategies to address water scarcity, pollution and inequality in water distribution. Students also worked together to draft resolutions aimed at securing clean water for communities around the world, particularly in regions facing the worst water crises.

Mrs. Gearns, Sachem’s Model UN advisor, is very proud of the students who participated in the event and the active role the club’s leadership took in organizing the day, especially Tricia Block, Madyn Gassner, Ryan Medina, John O’Brien and Aarav Sehgal. Additionally, she congratulates Logan Ryan Schomaker for being named best overall delegate.

Sachem’s Model UN is dedicated to fostering leadership, diplomacy and global awareness through simulations of the United Nations. The club encourages critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork as students work together to address global challenges and seek innovative solutions.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Ms. Frosina's horticulture and essential kitchen skills classes recently planted, harvested and cooked with carrots from the High School North garden. The farm-to-table experience engaged students from the planting process through food prep, ultimately providing them with a delicious snack!

 

Date Added: 11/7/2024

The Sachem Central School District is proud to announce 18 talented student-musicians from its two high schools have been selected by the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education to participate in the prestigious 2024 All-County Music Festival. The annual festival features the top musicians from across Suffolk County.

Congratulations to the following Sachem students:

* Allison Aurelio, HS East – All-County Choir, Soprano 2
* Sarah Baker, HS East – All-County Band, Trumpet
* Alexa DyReyes, HS North – All-County Choir, Soprano 1
* Ashley Fair, HS North – All-County Choir, Alto 1
* Kailyn Lamb, HS East – All-County Choir, Alto 2
* Christopher Madlik, HS East – All-County Band, French Horn
* Reese Malfettone, HS East – All-County Choir, Soprano 2
* Isabella Meichner, HS North – All-County Orchestra, Cello
* Amanda Morda, HS North – All-County Band, Trumpet
* Matthew Peluso, HS East – All-County Choir, Tenor 2
* Tristan Prin, HS East – All-County Choir, Tenor 2
* Brandon Rivas, HS East – All-County Band, Euphonium
* Jaden Rudnicki, HS East – All-County Band, French Horn
* Caitlin Sullivan, HS East – All-County Choir, Alto 2
* Abby Tannacore, HS North – All-County Orchestra, Cello
* Amanda Teller, HS East – All-County Choir, Alto 1
* Kylie Trojcak, HS North – All-County Choir, Alto 1
* Matthew Umbenhower, HS North – All-County Choir, Bass 1

Acceptance into the NYSCAME All-County Ensembles is a high honor obtained only by the most talented and dedicated music students from across all of Suffolk County, which is perhaps the most competitive county in New York state when it comes to musical performance. As it is a prestigious festival, highly sought-after conductors from across the nation are selected to lead each ensemble. It is quite an honor for these students to work with such seasoned professionals.

The NYSCAME All-County Festival concert will take place on Friday, Nov. 15 at Hauppauge High School. The students have just three rehearsals over a week and a half to prepare for the event. The tremendous musicianship that will be demonstrated at the concert is a result of the hard work of the students, their teachers and their conductors. Sachem’s 18 participants are truly among the top student musicians in New York State

 

Date Added: 10/30/2024

Sachem High School North’s Interact Club took to the beach at Lake Ronkonkoma to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup is a global event with a mission to clean up rivers, lakes and beaches while documenting the trash collected to better understand what is polluting our waterways.

Students worked in teams and spent hours cleaning and recording trash along Lake Ronkonkoma’s shore. They picked up 1,450 pieces of glass, 347 cigarettes, 226 food wrappers, 159 bottle caps, 144 items of metal waste, 145 plastic or foam pieces, 76 cans, 88 bottle caps, 56 bottles, fishing lines, grocery bags, balloons, cups, plates and several other miscellaneous items. This is the 13th consecutive year the Interact Club has participated in the International Coastal Cleanup.

 

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A generation of Sachem students passed down their school spirit to the next at the first-ever Sachem kindergarten-senior walk on Oct. 24. The kindergarten class from each of Sachem’s 10 elementary schools visited the high school on their side of the district. They lined up at one end of the football field while members of the senior class who went to their elementary school lined up at the opposite endzone. The seniors met the kindergartners at the 50-yard line to “pass on the torch” and welcome the youngest students into the Sachem family. The seniors gifted them bracelets and pins and spent time talking to the kindergartners.
 
The event took place ahead of the Sachem East vs. North football game on Oct. 26 and helped instill Sachem spirit across the entire school community. All who took part recognized the importance of the legacy each Sachem graduating class leaves behind.

Click here to view the Passing Down Sachem Spirit slideshow.

Date Added: 10/24/2024