The 21st anniversary of Sept. 11 was commemorated by Freeport Public Schools with different ceremonies across the district. Among each of the solemn ceremonies students and staff honored those who lost their lives and offered their gratitude for the first responders who keep the Freeport schools and community safe. 

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kishore Kuncham, along with Board of Education President Maria-Jordan Awalom and administrators were present to show their appreciation and observe a moment of silence along with students and staff. Students read poems, sang songs and members of Freeport’s Fire Department and Police Department offered inspiring words of hope. 

Closing the ceremony, Dr. Kuncham offered thanks to the first responders for their service and sacrifice, “We remember the resolve of this great country, we remember all those who have sacrificed their lives, our heroes, and we offer our deepest thanks to them for always protecting us.” He went on to say, “We need to spread peace in our communities and in this world. Remember, we are the changemakers, we need to transcend from hate to love, and from good to greatness.” 

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1. New Visions students, along with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kishore Kuncham and Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom, marked the 21st anniversary of Sept. 11 with an outdoor ceremony. 
2. Students and staff at Archer Street Elementary School were encouraged to wear red, white and blue to show their support for first responders in commemoration of attack on Sept. 11, 2001. 
3. Caroline G. Atkinson students created signs to decorate the school’s walkways which were placed in the ground prior to the Atkinson School Sept 11. ceremony. 

 

Photos courtesy of Freeport Public Schools

On Sept. 9, students and staff in the Three Village Central School District honored Patriot Day and showed their respect for the men and women who lost their lives on 9/11. They participated in activities and events that taught students about Sept. 11, 2001 while recognizing how the country came together in a time of need.

At Minnesauke and Nassakeag elementary schools, each student planted an American flag on the front lawn of the building. Students and staff members at Ward Melville High School lined Old Town Road with American flags to pay tribute. In addition, many students across the district’s buildings wore red, white and blue as a symbol of solidarity.

 

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1 – American flags lined Old Town Road outside of Ward Melville High School.

2-3 – Students at Nassakeag Elementary School learned about Patriot Day and honored it by planting small American flags.

4-6 – Minnesauke Elementary School students honored 9/11 by placing American flags outside the front of the building.

 

Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District

Schools across the Merrick Union Free School District marked Sept. 11 with a series of events that honored this significant day in history.

At Chatterton, students all together stood for a moment of silence, and were read a poem by Principal Dana Bermas. 

Stacey Mahoney’s fourth grade class read Maira Kalman’s “Fireboat” a story about a boat that battled the roaring flames during 9/11. They discussed how important it was for everyone to come together and work together. 

At Birch, Sherri Millevoi and Shauna Mastellon’s third grade class read “America the Beautiful, Together We Stand.” Students from Kathy Savino’s class completed some patriotic coloring.

Sixth grade ELA teachers Andrea Gatto and Danielle Goldspiel also read “Fireboat.” Their classes extended the learning through a Scope magazine video about water rescues.

At Lakeside, administration led a Patriot Day ceremony. The entire Lakeside community gathered around the flagpole as members of our Lakeside Student Council led a moving ceremony. Under the direction of Ms. Becchina and Jeffrey Glemoski, sixth grade 

Student Council students including Akash Jaipersaud, Lena Malkin, Thomas Keane, Ben Mills, Sydney Sklar, Rina Goldmark, Noah Warshaw and Noah Brewer led Lakeside learners in the “Pledge of Allegiance” as well as the singing of the national anthem. 

They called on Lakeside Learners to remember the power each student holds to spread peace and make a difference in our world. 

Other classes incorporated age-appropriate material into their lessons as well in teachable moments.

 

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1-3) Students at Chatterton on Patriot Day.

4-6) Students at Birch on Patriot Day.

7-9) Students at Lakeside on Patriot Day.

 

Photos courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District

Photo Caption: Hampton Bays Elementary School marked Sept. 11 during a memorial ceremony on Sept. 9. Fourth grade students read poems that they penned about what it means to be a hero and the Hampton Bays Fire Department presented a memorial wreath.  

 

Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays School District

On Sept. 9, the Sachem Central School District honored the upcoming Patriot Day through a number of events and remembrances. Notably, at Sachem High School North, students held a ceremony at the school’s 9/11 memorial. A student sang a rendition of the national anthem and student essays were read aloud. 

Students across the district’s buildings participated in activities to remember and honor the men and women who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 attacks. Many students and staff members stood in solidarity by dressing in red, white and blue.

 

Photo caption: Sachem High School North held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony where student essays were read aloud, and the national anthem was performed.

 

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District