Strawberries will be the sweet inspiration for a story time with crafts and snacks for kids 4 to 7 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Amagansett Library.
Education
Building Bonds, and a School, in NepalThey took gifts for the villagers — soccer balls, Frisbees, Slinky toys, Uno — symbols of friendship and appreciation for their host families. But they got something so much greater in return.
A group of East Hampton High School students who traveled to Nepal several weeks ago to work with the organization buildOn, laying the foundation for a new school in a rural village, told the East Hampton School Board recently how the trip had changed their lives.
Two Ballots in Amagansett: School Board and Primary Jun 20, 2019
On Tuesday, the same day residents head to the polls to vote in the local primary contests, the Amagansett School District will hold a run-off election between two school board members who emerged in a tie in May.
When Classes End, Schools Will Be BusyEast Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, and Springs have all hired construction crews for capital projects meant to improve the school facilities.
Springs School Needs Many RepairsMichael Henery, the Springs School’s business administrator, began a presentation Monday by citing studies showing that “well-maintained facilities positively impact student achievement” and “every dollar spent on maintenance will save $4 on capital spending later on.”
Second State Audit Critical of Wainscott SchoolFor the second time this year, the New York State comptroller's office has come down hard on the Wainscott Common School District in an audit that school officials questioned as flawed.
Young Thespians CelebratedThree members of Guild Hall’s Teen Arts Council emerged as winners on Sunday at the Teeny Awards, the annual celebration of high school theater sponsored by East End Arts, based in Riverhead.
Balloon Release BannedJun 13, 2019
In what may be a first for a school district in New York State, the Amagansett School Board voted on Tuesday to ban the intentional release of helium balloons on school property.
Amagansett Runoff June 25Jun 6, 2019
Two candidates running for the Amagansett School Board this year finished in a tie, and a runoff vote to decide which one will serve the longer term will be held on Tuesday, June 25. The date coincides with the state primary vote for local elections.
