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East Hampton Eyeing a New Science Lab and Playground

East Hampton School District voters could see a ballot referendum in May for capital projects that would create an independent science lab at the high school and a revitalized playground at the John M. Marshall Elementary School.

Feb 13, 2025
Kids Culture 02.13.25

Special events for kids this week incude a “Moana” movie night and sing-along at the Children’s Museum of the East End, a salamander search with the South Fork Natural History Museum, and three free walks with museum educators during the school break week.

Feb 13, 2025
Montauk Pitches Community on Renovation

In anticipation of the bond vote needed for the Montauk School’s planned renovation, Joshua Odom, the district superintendent and principal, has begun meeting with community organizations and parents to talk about the need for the project.

Feb 13, 2025
New East Hampton High School Tuition Rates Are Set

East Hampton school officials have reached a new five-year tuition agreement with districts in Montauk, Springs, and Amagansett allowing them to send students to East Hampton schools after they age out of their home districts.

Feb 13, 2025
Sag Harbor Students Inspired to Help After L.A. Fires

After watching the devastation wrought by the wildfires raging through Los Angeles County, three Sag Harbor Elementary School students spearheaded a read-a-thon to raise money to buy books for children who lost their schools and, in many cases, homes to the Eaton fire. It brought in close to $15,000.

Feb 13, 2025
Springs Notebook: A Spectacular Fund-Raiser

Springs School is kicking off the midway point of the year with two new fund-raisers. Amanda Pond’s class initiated the bagel fund-raiser and the PTA is having its Valentine’s Day candy-gram fund-raiser.

Feb 13, 2025
Amagansett School Spending Plan Aired

At the Amagansett School Board’s budget presentation Tuesday evening Thomas Mager, the district’s treasurer, discussed the draft budgets for revenue and expenditure.

Feb 6, 2025
Salaries Are a Focus of Early Budget Talks

A proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul for the state to cover the cost of school meals for all children could have a major impact on the Sag Harbor School District budget for 2025-26, the school’s business administrator, Jennifer Buscemi, told the board last week. But the largest part of the school budget is salaries and employee benefits.

Feb 6, 2025
School Vacation Musical Camp at Bay Street

For the school break coming up in less than two weeks, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor will have kids 7 to 13 creating their own stage production in My Life: the Musical, a weeklong winter vacation camp.  

Feb 6, 2025
Springs Notebook: Students Take the Stage

Springs School performers have had a busy month. Middle schoolers have been rehearsing for the musical “Moana,” which they will perform for the community tonight at Guild Hall, and student musicians had a chance in January to perform at the Hamptons Music Educators Association Music Festival at Southold High School.

Feb 6, 2025
Kids Culture 01.30.25

High school students who need (or want) community service hours have lots of opportunities to lend a hand this week at the East Hampton Library.

Jan 30, 2025
Level Playing Field Foundation Names Scholars

The East Hampton Level Playing Field Foundation on Monday announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships to help defray the cost of college counseling, SAT prep courses, and college visits and applications for “high academically achieving sophomores and juniors.”

Jan 30, 2025
Montauk Custodian Underlines Need for Renovation

“Our building ranges from 25 to 98 years old,” he said, “and it’s really starting to show its age,” the school's chief custodian told the school board.

Jan 30, 2025
Springs Budget Talks Begin

The Springs School Board held its first of three budget meetings for the 2025-26 spending plan last Thursday, with Sam Schneider, the assistant superintendent of the business office, walking through school accomplishments and the reallocation of expenses.

Jan 30, 2025
Springs Notebook: Eighth Graders Explore Immigrant Experience

Their essays never fail to impress the English teacher Emily O’Reilly, the mastermind behind the annual project.

Jan 30, 2025
A Success Story in John Marshall School Library

The library at the John M. Marshall Elementary School has added 350 books to its collection since September, Patty Moyer, the school librarian, announced, and since the additions, monthly circulation has increased to 1,200 to 1,300 books per month.

Jan 23, 2025
Kids Culture 01.23.25

Programs for young nature lovers, craft sessions, and a family Creativity Lab are on offer for kids and teens this week.

Jan 23, 2025
On the Dangers of Screen Time

Coming less than a week before Gov. Kathy Hochul detailed a plan to ban smartphone use in schools statewide from “bell to bell,” parents gathered in the auditorium of the Pierson Middle and High School on Jan. 15 heard from an expert on just how detrimental screen time can be to younger children.

Jan 23, 2025
Springs Notebook: Diversity Club Pitches In

Recently, the Springs School Diversity Club took a field trip to the local food pantry, and used their time there to make a difference in the community.

Jan 23, 2025
Kids Culture 01.16.25

Our Fabulous Variety Show at LTV, a rundown of PG movies, and crafts galore at local libraries.

Jan 16, 2025
Nine Quit Pierson Basketball Team

Nine Pierson High School varsity basketball players, five of them seniors, have left the team, frustrated by the behavior of the head coach, Dan White. Some parents have called for his removal, while some players who remain on the team have spoken up in support of him.

Jan 16, 2025
Scholarships for Trade and Tech Study

Amaden Gay Agencies in East Hampton will award two $10,000 scholarships to graduating East Hampton High School seniors who are heading off to a trade or technical school.

Jan 16, 2025
Kids Culture 01.09.25

A podcasting club for high school students, winter crafts, and Saturday fun with Project Most.

Jan 9, 2025
Tests for Students and Lessons for Schools

Every year students in third through eighth grade sit down for New York State assessments. While the tests can be challenging for students, they also provide an opportunity for school districts to do some assessing of their own curriculums.

Jan 9, 2025
Kids Culture 01.02.25

The youth sports training facility Hub 44, on Tan Bark Trail in East Hampton, will host a glow dodgeball session for children 8 to 12 on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus: board games, trivia, book buddies, and a new fort-building club at the East Hampton Library.

Jan 2, 2025
Showcasing a New Repair Program

The auto repair classes housed at the East Hampton School District's new bus depot are the talk of the district, and with good reason — dozens of students are engaged in meaningful work that merges traditional academics and career-oriented training for which they don’t have to go very far.

Jan 2, 2025
Springs Notebook: A Week of Winter Spirit

Springs School recently had its annual Winter Spirit Week. Every year, the school celebrates by giving students a fun week to dress up and be creative with their holiday outfits.

Jan 2, 2025
The Teen Pager: Portals to Another World

This installation of the column for teens and tweens focuses on a selection of favorite books from the mystery, fantasy, and dystopian genres.

Jan 2, 2025
Kids Culture 12.19.24

Studio 3's annual Mixed Nuts production happens tomorrow and Saturday at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Plus: Lots of holiday cheer, winter-themed fun, community service opportunities, New Year's celebrations, stargazing, and more for kids and teens.

Dec 19, 2024
Springs Notebook: Immersive History Lessons

Cory Strain, a teacher of sixth and eighth grade social studies at Springs School, has been engaging students with unique history lessons in the roughly two years he's been teaching at the school.

Dec 19, 2024