Administration

Mr. Antonio Santana

January 2025

Dear South Country Community,

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, we reflect on the promise and opportunities this new year brings. We remain committed to fostering a culture of growth, achievement, and collaboration aligned with South Country’s core values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.

January not only signals the heart of the winter season but also marks an important period of planning and progress. While snow days may be on the minds of many, it is also the time when we begin the intricate work of preparing the school district’s budget for the upcoming year. Much like our personal resolutions, this process involves reflection and strategic planning to ensure we continue meeting the diverse needs of our learners. To this end, we are launching a district-wide strategic planning process that invites input from all stakeholders. We are excited to host a community planning meeting on January 9, 2025, at Bellport High School and look forward to your valuable contributions.

Additionally, as we approach the midpoint of the school year on January 24, we encourage families to support our students in maintaining focus on their academics. This is an opportune time to reinforce effective study habits and engagement with learning. We also encourage parents and guardians to participate in upcoming PTA meetings and consider joining their respective PTAs to enhance the school experience for all students.

The new year also brings continued opportunities to celebrate the achievements of our students. South Country will host three concerts this month at Brookhaven, Frank P. Long, and Bellport High School, showcasing the remarkable talent of our music program. Our winter sports season is well underway, with student-athletes already earning accolades across a variety of disciplines. These events reflect the dedication, creativity, and teamwork that exemplify Clipper PRIDE.

As always, it is an honor to serve the South Country Central School District as your superintendent. On behalf of the district, I extend our best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Please stay safe and healthy!

Sincerely,
Antonio Santana
Superintendent of Schools

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