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Bellport spring track teams dominate at counties

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Bellport High School boys and girls spring track athletes excelled at the Suffolk Country track meet, taking home multiple medals.

The boys track team finished fifth in the county, with Vincent Pitre taking first place in the 800-meter and Ray Kreamer winning the 100-meter. The boys also earned first place in the 4x400 with their team made up of Desmond Escobar, Kreamer, Pitre and John Uyi.

The girls team placed second in the county — their best finish in over 20 years. Earning points for the placement were Nevaeh Pedraza, who took first place in the 100-meter, breaking the 1980 school record by 0.08 seconds. She also earned first in the long jump, breaking her own record with a jump of 18 feet, 3 inches. Also taking first was the girls 4x100 team of Ava Cooley, Shania Creary, Pedraza and Arielle Ross. Ella Masem finished second in both the 800-meter and 1,500-meter races, and freshman Jocelyn Fitzgerald earned second place in the 400-meter and third in the 2,000-meter steeplechase.

Both teams next compete in the state qualifiers.

The South Country School District extends its congratulations to all the athletes on their impressive accomplishments at counties.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

Special readers visit pre-K students

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South Country School District’s Early Childhood Center prekindergarten students were thrilled to welcome Kreamer Street Elementary School third graders into their classrooms for special reading sessions. During the sessions, the third graders read classics including “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” and then engaged the younger students in fun activities related to the books.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

Bellport seniors earn Building Bridges Award

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Bellport High School Multicultural Student Association President Alyssa Vargas and Secretary Rosemarie Okorafor were recently named recipients of the Building Bridges Award presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island. The students were recognized at the Suffolk County Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration for demonstrating a commitment to fostering inclusive, compassionate and civically engaged communities.

To earn the recognition, Vargas, a senior, demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication, working diligently to unite students through various multicultural initiatives. Her efforts have been instrumental in the planning and execution of the school’s Hispanic Heritage and Black History celebrations — both of which were impactful, schoolwide events that fostered cultural awareness and appreciation. For the Hispanic Heritage celebration, she organized a panel of guest speakers, all of whom were alumni of Bellport High School and graduates of the English as a New Language program. During the Black History celebration, she played a key role in coordinating a groundbreaking, entirely student-led program — the first of its kind at the school. Alongside her peers, she helped organize a Black History talent show featuring student dancers, poets, singers and more. The event not only showcased remarkable talent, but also highlighted the strong sense of encouragement and support among students. Faculty and administrators alike were deeply moved by the energy and unity displayed throughout the program.

Okorafor, also a senior, earned accolades for her academic and leadership roles. She is an accomplished Advanced Placement student who is actively engaged in both her school and community. She is a dedicated participant in the Women in Science and Engineering program at Stony Brook University, where she advances her studies in STEM, and volunteers at both the South Country and Brookhaven public libraries. At South Country Library, she contributes to beautification projects in the community garden and assists in sorting and distributing seeds to local farms. At Brookhaven Library, she creates bookmarks for nursing home residents, assembles treat kits for local families, and designs birthday banners for individuals receiving treatment at the local oncology center. Beyond her volunteer work, she supports Lighthouse Mission, a local charity organization that provides food and clothing for families in need. As an active member of the Multicultural Student Association, she helps organize school events that celebrate and highlight the achievements of students of color. One of her most significant contributions was leading the development of the “Diversity of Thanksgiving Awareness” video, a student-created and edited project showcasing the cultural diversity of Thanksgiving traditions. This initiative aimed to foster awareness and appreciation for the varied ways people celebrate the holiday. Additionally, she played a key role in planning Bellport High School’s Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month celebrations, uniting the school community in an educational and meaningful way.

The South Country School District extends its congratulations to Vargas and Okorafor for working to make a difference in their school and community.

Date Added: 5/29/2025

Bellport sprint medley relay team takes first place

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Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team brought home a first-place trophy from the Glenn D. Loucks Games. The team, comprised of Desmond Escobar, Raymond Kreamer, Vincent Pitre Jr. and John Uyi, ran the race in 3:31.94, making them the second fastest sprint medley relay team in New York State and holders of the eighth fastest time in Glenn D. Loucks Games history. The win secured them a spot at nationals.

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Budget and Election Results

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Budget Results

Budget Vote – PASSED

YES: 1,205 NO: 533

Prop 3 - Passed

YES: 1,271 NO: 449

School Board Vote

Christopher Ross – 1,226 *

Joseph L. Barry - 560

Erika M. Calderon – 1,203 *

Robert Felicetta – 1,246 *

Daniel Fitzgerald - 346

*Elected

 

Date Added: 5/20/2025