The East Meadow School District’s W.T. Clarke Middle School honored the Super Bowl on Feb. 1 by hosting the annual Team up for Kindness Day Souper Bowl Food Drive.

Students and staff members were each encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey to school and bring a nonperishable food item to show their spirit and to help those less fortunate.

All food contributions were donated to Island Harvest.

 

Photo caption: Students at W.T. Clarke Middle School participated in a Souper Bowl Food Drive on Feb. 1 to benefit Island Harvest.

 

Photos Courtesy of the East Meadow School District

Northport High School’s Virtual Enterprise (VE) class recently pledged to participate in the Kindness Rocks Project. This national movement encourages people to beautify rocks with inspiring and encouraging messages to leave along the path of life. Students painted rocks with phrases such as “you are unique,” “spread the love” and “you can never dream too big.” They plan to leave them in common areas outside the high school as well as around the community.  

Northport’s virtual enterprise firm, Port Pride, is participating in this project as a part of the class’ social responsibility initiative, which reinforces the idea that corporations should balance profit-making with efforts that benefit society.

“Sometimes the smallest gestures can make a big impact,” said student Rachel Ricciuti .

VE classes teach students to become business professionals by bringing the workplace into the classroom. Some of those enrolled in the class, taught by Mrs. Kristen Cogan, vocalized how much they value the unique niche the class fills in their education.

“This class takes you out of the “norm” of high school and puts you in an experience-based setting where we learn to be truly good civil servants,” said student Will Lober. “We’re given the opportunity to learn how to make a difference, and it’s such an invaluable experience.”   

Photo Captions:

1. Northport VE students David Avallone, Sarah Pitfick, Rachel Riccuti and Will Lober helped spread the love by participating in the Kindness Rocks Project.
2. For the Kindness Rocks Project, Students painted rocks with phrases “be kind” and “you are unique.”
3. Northport High School’s Virtual Enterprise class recently participated in the Kindness Rocks Project as a part of the class’ part of the class’ social responsibility initiative.

Photos courtesy of the Northport-East Northport School District

Doing their part to spread love, kindness, friendship and companionship this Valentine’s Day, the Builders Club from Copiague Middle School spent the day visiting with those at the Tanner Park Senior Center on Feb. 13. The club makes the trek for Valentine’s Day annually for the past 16 years.

Along with adviser Maria Ostrofsky, the students spend the day with the local seniors making connections. The club makes cards, notes and letters, which are then hand-delivered to the seniors with a rose, to help brighten their day. Many students spent their time talking to the senior citizens, while others joined them on the dance floor for some fun.

 

Photo caption: Builders Club members from Copiague Middle School visited Tanner Park Senior Center on Feb. 13 to deliver Valentine wishes.

 

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District

Through the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, students at the Herricks Public Schools’ Searingtown School raised funds while having fun. They enjoyed learning jump rope skills, how their heart works and how to make a difference in the lives of others by collecting donations to help children with special hearts. 

Searingtown thanks the students, families and friends for their generous contributions!

 

Photo Caption: From left: Gino Zaffuto, Ishaan Ahuja, Connor Worms and Rider Kantanas raised the highest amounts in the Kids Heart Challenge at Searingtown.

 

Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools

 

Mineola High School Physical Education Leaders visited with their younger counterparts at Jackson Avenue School.

The Leaders worked with third-graders to teach an interactive lesson surrounding mental health and the importance of an active lifestyle. The student-athletes also played games with the younger students and incorporated fun exercises during their class lesson.

 

Photo caption: Mineola High School Physical Education Leaders visited with their younger counterparts at Jackson Avenue School.

 

Photo courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District