The Amagansett School Board now has two Patrick Bistrians serving as president and vice president.

At the board’s organizational meeting last Thursday, Dawn Brophy, who was appointed last month following the resignation of Steve Graboski, nominated Patrick R. Bistrian for president. Kristen Peterson, who herself was sworn in as one of the board’s newest members that day, seconded the nomination. Mr. Bistrian was unanimously elected.

Ms. Brophy then nominated Mr. Bistrian’s first cousin, Patrick Bistrian III, for vice president. That vote was also unanimous.

Both men were already serving on the five-member board, which has a majority of new members for the 2016-17 school year. Ms. Peterson and Hank Muchnic, who was also sworn in last Thursday, ran unopposed in May and were elected to the seats vacated by Victoria Handy and Phelan Wolf, who did not seek re-election

Two South Fork school boards voted in the past two weeks to give their districts’ superintendents raises. Katy Graves, the Sag Harbor superintendent, and Jack Perna, who is Montauk’s, will receive salary increases of about 1.9 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively. The Sag Harbor and Montauk School Boards approved the raises on July 5.

Mr. Perna’s salary will rise by $5,000 to $179,338. He serves as both superintendent and principal of the Montauk School, where he has worked in various capacities since 1973. He did not receive a raise last year. Mr. Perna’s contract is a one-year contract that has been extended each year by school board vote.

For Ms. Graves, who was hired in 2014, her $4,187 raise brings her salary up to $224,562. Her contract, which was not extended, is to conclude at the end of the 2016-17 school year unless the district negotiates an extension before then.

Abby Roden, an East Hampton High School graduate who was her class’s president three years in a row, had high praise for her peers as she addressed them during on Friday during commencement ceremonies.

“I truly believe that we are the class of change,” she told her 205 classmates. “We cared about each other, we belonged together, and at the end of the day you had to battle all of us to battle one of us because of that. All of us had passion, all of us had drive, all of us had dreams, and none of us were willing to take ‘okay’ over ‘the best,’ and we were willing to fight to get the best.”

This was a senior class that as freshmen raised more than $7,000 in one day during homecoming four years ago. This was a senior class that earlier this year raised about $8,000 for a former student who was involved in a serious car accident. This was a senior class that came together to win three straight March Madness synchronized dance competitions, a contest that the principal, Adam Fine, said offered nothing as a prize for winning first place.

“We decided we would fight to make sure our opinions were heard,” Abby said. “Our class never saw good enough as good enough for each other.”

Indeed, Mr. Fine said in his remarks, this particular class stood out for its civic and school involvement. “For the past four years, you have provided me with your insight and vision for this school,” he said. “Whether good or bad, you always spoke your mind. This contributed to positive change and improvement in this high school. Go forward knowing your input has influenced this school and has left it in better shape.”

The seniors purchased a dogwood tree to be planted on campus as a legacy gift, and donated the remainder of their class money, about $5,000, to two organizations, Katy’s Courage and the Mario Mayorga Scholarship Fund.

Kevin Boles and Lilah Minetree, co-presidents of the Student Association, told the audience that 86 percent of the class had committed to higher education, whether at a two-year, four-year, or vocational school. Fourteen students are headed directly into the work force and three are enlisting in the armed services.

Erin Nolan, the valedictorian, urged classmates to embrace their individuality on the way to achieving success, while acknowledging that failure, at some point, was inevitable. “The reality is, our lives will never end up going exactly how we planned,” she said. “Ultimately, it is how we handle failure and not failure itself that defines who we are.”

As the ceremony ended, the graduates tossed their caps to the sounds of raucous applause, ready to take on the challenge of whatever comes next.

“We wish the future senior class luck,” said Francesca Keogh-Clark, the salutatorian, “as an impossible challenge to fill our shoes awaits you!”

Music by the Dunes

Ina Ferrara’s Music Together by the Dunes will start new six-week music and movement sessions for children up to age 5 and their adults in East Hampton and Southampton.

Classes will be held at the East Hampton Methodist Church on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. and at the Southampton Cultural Center on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $200, $150 for siblings in the same class. There is no charge for babies under 6 months. Participants can make up missed classes at any location, including the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton, where classes began last Thursday. Advance registration is required at 631-680-1392 or online at mtbythedunes.com.

From Clams to Clay at SoFo

The beach, ospreys, and air-dry clay are on the very full schedule at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton this week. Ashley Oliver will read from Tish Rabe’s “Clam-I-Am!” in a program for kids 6 to 8 on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. After the story, they’ll learn a bit about the beach and who lives there and make seashell wind chimes. Also at 10:30 on Saturday, Ruby Jackson, an artist and educator, will teach children some basics of color mixing as they use nontoxic air-dry clay and then take their creations home. There is a $7 materials fee for this class. Mike Bottini will lead a family nature paddle and osprey nesting survey in Accabonac Harbor on Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent from him at between $40 and $60. Reservations for the paddle should be made through the museum, but kayaks can be reserved through Mr. Bottini at 631-267-5228 or [email protected].

“The New Art of Hip-Hop”

Soul Street Dance, a Houston company that has performed all over the world, will visit Guild Hall on Wednesday with a dance workshop for kids 5 to 10 at 3 p.m. and a performance at 5 of “The New Art of Hip-Hop.” In the workshop kids will learn about catching the rhythm and dancing in time to the beat, basics that will help them create their own dances. Onstage, Soul Street Dance will offer a lively tour of the world of hip-hop including original poetry and music. Crowd participation will be encouraged. The workshop, part of Guild Hall’s KidFest series, costs $10, $8 for members; the performance costs $18 for adults and $14 for kids, $16 and $12 for members. The next KidFest production, on July 20, will be “Pinkalicious, the Musical.”

Movin’ and Groovin’

With all that’s going on at the East Hampton Library this week, kids would be hard pressed to find any time to be bored. There’s yoga and a story with Susan Verde, a children’s book author, on Monday at 11 a.m. for kids 5 and up. (No parents, so take some me time in the fiction stacks, Dad.) On Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. after a reading of Anne Mazer’s “The Salamander Room,” kids 3 to 5 will make little beds for a salamander. Those heading into fourth grade and above can try their hands at tie-dye bandanas at 4 p.m. that day. Mr. Skip will be in the house “movin’ and groovin’ ” with kids 2 and up on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. On Friday, July 15, it’ll be pop art pillows with an ice cream theme inspired by the work of Claes Oldenburg. This one’s for kids 4 and up and starts at 3 p.m. Reservations have been requested for all library programs.

Stay and Play in Montauk

The Magic of Amore will present an interactive magic show aimed at getting kids reading on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Montauk Library. Friday, July 15, will mark the beginning of the library’s summer-long stay and play program for youngsters from birth through age 5. The program focuses on parent-child interaction, play, and exploration and will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Theater Camps at Bay Street

Bay Street Theater has a number of performance workshops coming up for children in the next few weeks. My Life: The Musical, a theater camp for ages 9 to 12, will run Monday through Friday, July 15, and again on Aug. 15 through 19 and Aug. 22 through 26. The camps, which will be led by Valerie diLorenzo, cost $470 for one week, $850 for two, and $1,000 for three. A Puppet Power camp for ages 4 to 7 will run from July 18 through 22. At $470 for the week, it will introduce children to a variety of puppetry styles. They will build their own puppets, sets, and scenery for a show at week’s end. Campers 7 to 9 will have a chance to explore two of Shakespeare’s plays later this month and next. From July 25 to 29, they’ll focus on “Romeo and Juliet,” and from Aug. 8 through 12 attention turns to “The Tempest.” All camps run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $470 per week, $850 for two weeks, and $1,000 for three (when offered). Registration is online at baystreet.org.

Free Swim Instruction

The first of East Hampton Town’s free summer swimming programs for kids 4 and older will start on Monday at Havens Beach in Sag Harbor. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, July 1, and July 5 through 8. Sign up is at the beach at 10 a.m. Children should wear water shoes and take goggles.

Future swim programs will be offered at Maidstone Park Beach in Springs from July 11 through 22, East Lake Beach in Montauk from July 25 to Aug. 5, and Albert’s Landing in Amagansett from Aug. 8 through 19.

Pickleball sessions for kids in second through sixth grades will be held on Tuesdays starting this week from 9 to 10 a.m. at the tennis courts across from Lions Field in Montauk. The cost is $45 per child payable at the East Hampton Town Parks and Recreation Department behind Town Hall or at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. Sessions will continue through Aug. 16.

Got Soul?

Workshops and activities for kids 7 and up with Camp SoulGrow in Montauk get into full swing tomorrow, with yoga and vocal expression from 10 to 11:30 a.m., gardening at Third House from 11:30 to 1, and a summer water party from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, there’s an intro to surfing program with Corey’s Wave at Ditch Plain at 3 p.m. Monday brings a visit to the Montauk Salt Cave with sandcastle making at 4 p.m. and the Concert on the Green at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday there’s kickball, Wednesday silk-screening and a pirate lunch, and next Thursday gardening and stained glass making.

Programs are free, but children must be registered first with Camp SoulGrow. A one-time $75 donation will be requested at the time of registration to help cover expenses and support the nonprofit camp. Registration for all programs is online at campsoulgrow.org.

Fireworks and Cupcakes

At the Montauk Library kids can get in the Independence Day spirit on Wednesday during a fireworks painting workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants have been advised to “dress for a mess.”

On Saturday, they’ll be decorating cupcakes with summer themes from 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registration is requested for both programs.

Music Extravaganza

With a lineup that the Children’s Museum of the East End says is so exciting it should be called “Kidchella,” the museum’s annual Music Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon should be a blast. The free, family-friendly festival will feature performances by local musicians, chances to learn about and play musical instruments, and other activities. Space is limited, so signing up in advance is encouraged.

A drop-off program to foster self-confidence and independence in 2-year-olds begins on July 4 at CMEE. Kids will take part in games, songs, arts, and science activities appropriate for their age in a safe, fun, and structured environment from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., Monday through Friday, with the first session running July 4 through July 29. The second session runs Aug. 1 through Aug. 26. The cost is $550 per week, $500 for members.

Arts, music, movement, cooking and baking, games, outdoor play — children will do a little bit of everything in CMEE’s half-day Kids Club program for ages 3 and 4. It meets weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Sessions will run July 4 through July 29 and Aug. 1 through Aug. 26 at a cost of $625 a week, $575 for members, or $2,325 and $2,100 per session.

Start Your Engines

A five-hour driver’s education course for teens preparing for their driving tests will be held on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. The course is a required prerequisite for the driving test.

Registration for the library’s summer reading club begins on Monday. Tweens can enjoy balloon tennis on Tuesday at 3 p.m. and can make toys for dogs and cats at the Southampton Animal Shelter for community service credits on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Next Thursday, teens are invited to play “jelly bean roulette” at 3:30 p.m. The Jump Bunch will bounce into the library on Friday, July 1, at noon for fitness and movement activities for ages 3 and up.

I Spy, You Spy

At the South Fork Natural History Museum on Saturday, Eleni Nikolopoulos will read the classic toddler book “I Spy Little Bunnies” by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick and lead a bunny-spotting event inside and outside the museum. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. and advance registration is required.

State lawmakers have passed a bill that would give the Sag Harbor School District flexibility when it comes to what to do next about a proposed synthetic turf field at Pierson Middle and High School.

State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. worked to pass special legislation that would allow Sag Harbor to go back to the voters and ask for approval to change how to spend the money that was initially approved for the turf field if the district eventually decides to go with natural grass instead. The legislation now goes to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign.

The project was approved at $1.62 million in November 2013, but because of delays in getting approval for the project from the state, the school district did not seek proposals from contractors until this spring. When those proposals came in, they were significantly over what the district had budgeted. At the same time, community concerns arose regarding the safety of the materials that would make up the field, and the school board decided to consider alternatives, including natural grass.

During Monday’s school board meeting, Tommy John Schiavoni, the Sag Harbor School Board member who serves on the district’s legislative committee, said the turnaround was 17 days from the time the bill was first requested by the school district to the time it was passed by the State Senate and Assembly.

Katy Graves, the school superintendent, said the district is not required to act on the legislation. “This opens up the options,” she said. “We really want to thank them.”

Greg Burton, a Sag Harbor resident, urged the district to move forward with whatever steps were necessary to install the turf field because voters had already approved it once. To do otherwise, he said, “sort of ruins the whole concept of having a democratic vote on these things.” He suggested the district revise the plan for the field so that it might draw less expensive bids from contractors.

Ms. Graves and the school board have pledged to give a presentation in the near future on the options the district is considering for the field

What was expected to be a routine eighth-grade science fair at the Montauk School ended with a third-place finish for Samantha Prince in a New York State Science Congress competition earlier this month thanks to a partnership with Concerned Citizens of Montauk.

Her project, “Montauk Waters — The Effect of Salinity on the Growth of Enterococcus,” had won high honors and second place in the earth, space, and energy division of a Long Island Science Congress competition in May, which qualified her for the state round. It’s the second year Samantha has performed well in the competition; she also received high honors as a seventh grader.

Enterococcus is a bacteria that has been linked to health problems such as urinary tract infections, diverticulitis, and meningitis. C.C.O.M., through its four-year-old water-testing program, had previously found the bacteria in several Montauk waterways. Joe Malave, Samantha’s science teacher and head of the Montauk School’s research program, connected his student with C.C.O.M. when she  expressed interest in a chemistry-related project.

“I liked the idea of tying projects into community need . . . and Sam’s project is sort of the result of this synergy” between the school and C.C.O.M., Mr. Malave said.

Jessica James, C.C.O.M.’s vice president and outreach committee co-chairwoman, who had worked with the Montauk School’s greenhouse and the science fair, taught Samantha how to take water samples and perform the tests.

“Samantha is a young woman who really loves to use her brain,” Ms. James said. “She is analytical, curious, diligent, and a really quick study. I never had to explain anything twice. The work that she did was really pretty painstaking and required repeating many procedures over and over. She never flagged in her dedication or enthusiasm.”

Samantha tested waters in East Creek, West Creek, Surfside Place Creek, and Little Reed Pond Creek, all of which are near Lake Montauk. She also tested the outfall pipe at the mobile home park, which does not flow into the lake. “What I was able to prove,” she said, “was that the growth of enterococcus increases as salinity increases, so we have to figure out how to keep runoff from cesspools and ponds containing enterococcus out of Lake Montauk, where it would flourish.” Even though she is graduating from the Montauk School, she hopes to continue her work.

“What I want to do now is try to figure out how to either divert the runoff or install biological filters,” she said. “I would also like to apply for a grant and even fix cesspool systems so bacteria from them could not get into Lake Montauk, and then the beaches won’t have to be closed.”

South Fork teenagers with a passion for science — and outer space, in particular — will have a chance this summer to take it to a higher level.

Higher Orbits, a nonprofit organization that promotes education in science, technology, engineering, and math, collectively known as STEM, is bringing its signature program Go for Launch! to LTV Studios in Wainscott from July 28 to 30.

The program’s schedule includes talks by Jerry Ross, a retired NASA astronaut, and Michelle Lucas, the former International Space Station flight controller and astronaut instructor who founded Higher Orbits.

“I enjoy telling the participants what it was like to fly in space and especially what it was like to perform spacewalks,” Mr. Ross said in a release. “Michelle Lucas and her Higher Orbits organization always provide challenging and motivating STEM experiences for the students. Opportunities like this are just what young future scientists and engineers need to motivate them to pursue their dreams.”

As part of the program, students will work in groups to design and present scientific experiments that can be carried out in space. They will then compete with others from around the country who participated in other Go for Launch! sessions. The winning experiments will be carried out by astronauts on the International Space Station.

The program is for students ages 13 to 17. It emphasizes imagination, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It will run eight hours a day for three days at a cost of $250 per participant, which includes meals and supplies. Registration by Friday, July 1, has been encouraged.

More information can be found online at higherorbits.org or by calling 707-893-STAR.

Healthy Treats, Disguised

The East Hampton Library and the Wellness Foundation are teaming up this summer to offer a series of interactive nutrition programs for kids. The first, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. for kids 4 to 7 and next Thursday at 1 p.m. for kids 8 to 13, will focus on the “superpowers” of leafy greens and how to sneak them into treats so tasty that even a veggie hater will slurp them up. Future programs later in July and in August will be on berries, healthy snacks, and whole grains.

On Tuesday kids 4 and up can make faux glass sculptures in an art program at 4 p.m. A workshop on organic bug spray on Friday, July 8, will have the same age group concocting their own bug repellants using essential oils from 3 to 4 p.m.

Today’s family movie is “Shrek,” to be screened at 4 p.m. “Zootopia” will be shown at the library tomorrow at 2, and next Thursday at 4 it’ll be “Kung Fu Panda 3.” Advance registration has been requested for all library programs.

An Interactive “Peter Pan”

Guild Hall’s summer-long KidFest program starts on Wednesday with the Duffle Bag Theatre’s interactive production of “Peter Pan” at 5 p.m. There will be a chance to make fairy wings before the show at 4. The workshop costs $10, $8 for museum members. Tickets to the performance are $18 for adults and $14 for kids, $16 and $12 for members. Buying tickets in advance has been recommended.

Making Toy Ships

Aurelio Torres, an East End artist, will lead children as they make toy ships with recycled materials next Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Southampton Arts Center. Driftwood, string, dowels, paper, cardboard, and paints will be provided. The workshop is free but reservations have been requested at southamptonartscenter.org.

Shark Attack Survivor Speaks

At the Montauk Library next Thursday, kids entering kindergarten through fourth grade can learn the facts and fiction about the most feared and revered creatures of the sea: sharks. Scott Curatolo-Wagemann, a survivor of a shark attack, will have shark teeth, jaws, and skin for children to examine and will also talk about sharks in the news and what is being done to save these great creatures. The program begins at 3:30 p.m.

Earlier that day, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lori Hubbard, a musician, will get children ages 1 to 5 dancing and singing and celebrating the seasons. Advance sign-up has been requested for all programs.

From Sea Salt to Beach Glass

With school out, things get busy at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton. On the schedule this week: a beach glass search for families, sea salt harvesting, beach glass jewelry making, fish-print T-shirts, and a program on pollinators.

Eleni Nikolopoulos will lead the beach glass search tomorrow at 9 a.m. On Saturday at 10 a.m., Michele Martuscello, the founder of Shelly Sells Sea Salt, will meet families at the beach for a workshop on harvesting salt from the ocean. Participants have been asked to bring along a bucket and a Ziploc container or something else in which to collect water. And dress to get wet.

Also on Saturday, children 6 and older will learn the important role that pollinators like butterflies and bees play in the world. Then they’ll make Mason jar bee houses and pollinator hydrators to help keep these small creatures happy in their own backyards. The program will start at 10:30 a.m. There is a $5 materials fee.

Sue and Al Daniels will lead the fish-print T-shirt workshop on Sunday at 10 a.m. The cost of $10 includes a T-shirt and supplies. Participants should wear a smock; things could get messy. Families who take part in tomorrow’s beach glass search may want to meet up with Ms. Nikolopoulos again on Friday, July 8, when she leads a workshop on making jewelry from those found treasures. There is a $5 materials fee for this one.

Advance registration is required for all museum programs.

Busy Campers at SoulGrow

Camp SoulGrow in Montauk is going full speed ahead this week, with nearly a dozen programs planned for kids 7 and up in the next eight days.

There’s a hot dog party at SoulGrow’s downtown Montauk space on Carl Fisher Plaza at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Monday brings a beach day at the camp’s tent at Ditch Plain starting at 10 a.m., with food and drinks provided. Kids can make acai bowls at Happy Bowls in Montauk on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., and get an introduction to ballet on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Also that day, the camp plans a picnic and visit to the Montauk Lighthouse Museum at 11 a.m. and paddleboarding at Navy Road at 1 p.m.

Next Thursday, it’s gardening at the Montauk community garden at 10 a.m., and at noon, while the farmers market is happening on the downtown green, campers can help sell SoulGrow gear at the downtown studio. On Friday, July 8, there will be an outdoor cooking camp at Montauk County Park’s Third House at 11:30 a.m. and an introduction to sewing at 1 p.m.

Programs are offered free of charge, with a suggested donation of $10 to help support the nonprofit camp. Registration is online on a first-come-first-served basis at campsoulgrow.org. Space is limited.

Your Life: The Musical

The Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor is gearing up for a summer of theater camps for kids 9 to 12. The name of the camps, My Life: The Musical, gives a good idea of where the material will be drawn from for each weeklong session. The first starts on July 11. They run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and culminate in a Friday performance for friends and family. The cost is $470 per week, with discounted rates of $850 for two weeks and $1,000 for three.

Registration is online at baystreet.org. Additional camps will run from Aug. 15 to 19 and from Aug. 22 to 26.

School boards on the South Fork will begin holding their annual reorganizational meetings next week to start the new school year’s business. Typically, during these meetings, newly elected board members are sworn into office, new board officers are chosen, and certain key positions, such as the district clerk and treasurer, are appointed.

The Montauk, Springs, and Sag Harbor School Districts will hold their reorganizational meetings on Tuesday; Montauk at 4 p.m. in the computer lab,  Springs at 6 p.m. in the library, and Sag Harbor at 7:30 in the Pierson library.

The Bridgehampton School District’s meeting will be on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, and Amagansett’s next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Sagaponack’s school board will meet on July 12 at 6 p.m. at the school. East Hampton’s will also meet that day, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school technology room.

The Wainscott School Board will meet on July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the school.