Students taking Early Childhood Education II at Ward Melville High School hosted a Little Patriots Playgroup to bring together children in the Three Village community while gaining real-world classroom experience. Three Village children ages 3 to 5 were invited to join the playgroup. The high school students planned a two-hour, carnival-themed session for the children to participate in. They read a story, did arts and crafts, played carnival games and enjoyed a snack.

It was a valuable experience for the Ward Melville High School students, as planning the playgroup aligned with what they learn in their early childhood education course. They ensured the activities were developmentally appropriate while providing a safe space for the young children. On the other hand, the playgroup brought together some of the youngest members of the Three Village community for a few hours of social play.

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Date Added: 5/2/2024

Several Ward Melville High School student-artists were honored in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This is the nation’s longest-running program for creative teens. Congratulations to the following students:

Maria Gavrilov, 10th grade in drawing and painting, received a silver key and an honorable mention for digital art submissions. She also received a silver key for an illustration.

* Rekindling Silver Key (Digital Art)
* Backstage Honorable Mention (Digital Art)
* Blueberry Bear Silver Key (Drawing & Illustration)

Sarina Policastro received several awards from various classes.

* Convenience Store Blues Honorable Mention (Digital Art)
* Three Eyes Gold Key (Comic Art)
* Skinny Pasta Honorable Mention (AP Studio)
* Things Are Looking Up Honorable Mention (Painting)
* Suddenly Silverpoint Honorable Mention (Drawing & Illustration)
* Buzz Buzz Silver Key (Graphic design)
* Cats on Swings Honorable Mention (Mixed Media)
* Found Beauty Honorable Mention (Portfolio Category)

Kylee Kong

* Eye Candy Silver Key
* Color Face – Gold Key

Sophia Greene

* Mama Bear’s Juice, Honorable Mention (Mixed Media)
* Food Truck Design – Honorable Mention (Graphic Design)
* Personal Jesus, Honorable Mention Digital Art (Graphic Design)

Alexis Comunale

* Life Cycle of an Angel – Honorable Mention
* Portfolio – Honorable Mention

Yumi Jin:

* The Escape of a Bottle, Honorable Mention, Photography (independent Work)

Date Added: 5/2/2024

Ward Melville High School students were awarded the top three prizes in the second annual Long Island Authors Group Essay Challenge. Congratulations to first-place winner Yumi Jin, second-place winner Stefano Tricoli-Bugen and third-place winner Emma Parrella.

The essay contest is open to students attending Long Island public high schools and asks them to write an essay choosing from two prompts – utilizing the five senses, describe the impact a visit to a Long Island landmark had upon you, or describe a crucial issue facing Long Island young people and ways in which they can mobilize to address it.

This is the second consecutive year that Ward Melville High School students have swept the contest.

Date Added: 5/1/2024

Several Ward Melville High School students were invited to compete in the Regional Anato-Bee competition. The Anato-Bee is a high school competition for the anatomical sciences. Back in March, more than 650 students across 28 states participated in their respective local competitions. All of the Ward Melville students who participated qualified for the regional event. The Regional Competition was held at Jefferson University Sydney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Students invited to compete at the regional level included Dan Nemesure, Yash Ghetia, Meet Desai, Michael Chen, Nora Fung, Megan O'Donnell, Allexia Chou, Michael Denivo and Emily Vintimella. Out of those students, Meet Desai, Michael Chen, Allexia Chou, Michael Denivo and Emily Vintimella attended. A special congratulations to Michael Chen who received the second place trophy!

Date Added: 4/30/2024

The Ward Melville High School varsity softball team hosted its annual charity game on April 27. This season, Rocky Point joined our teams to help raise awareness for mental health, in honor and memory of Forest Hills softball player Jordan Kenna.

The Patriots varsity team helped raise $5,437 for Morgan’s Message, an organization that works to provide resources and support for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. It was a beautiful day for parents, fans and softball players of all ages to come together for a great cause.

Date Added: 4/30/2024