Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Manorville
Dayton Avenue School Earns Leader in Me Lighthouse Recognition
Dayton Avenue School earned Leader in Me Lighthouse recognition on April 23, the second school in the district to receive the designation. The school embeds leadership principles into daily operations through student roles, leadership training and student-led conferences.
Eastport-South Manor names Santangelo valedictorian, Zheng salutatorian
Andrew Santangelo and Michell Zheng earned valedictorian and salutatorian honors at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School's Class of 2026, each with weighted GPAs above 106.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Three Eastport-South Manor Students Win Fourth Place at State Science Fair
Three Eastport-South Manor students earned fourth place at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair for their research into how bacteria resist antibiotics.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Eastport-South Manor Student Council Wins National Gold Award
Eastport-South Manor's Student Council won the 2026 National Gold Council of Excellence from the National Association of Student Councils for its leadership and service initiatives.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026