Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Shirley
Westhampton Beach Junior Wins Suffolk County Female Athlete of the Year
Westhampton Beach High School junior Elizabeth Sultan won the Suffolk County Female Athlete of the Year Award for her athletic achievements, leadership and a grief support program she founded in her father's memory.
Westhampton Beach kindergartner places fifth in Ranger Rick quarterfinals
Westhampton Beach Elementary kindergartner Hudson Wolters finished fifth in the Ranger Rick Jr. national competition quarterfinals.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Westhampton Beach Administrator Wins East End Counselors Award
Kerry Pillittier, director of student services for Westhampton Beach School District, received the Administrator of the Year award from the East End Counselors Association.
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