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Sewanhaka student report: statewide cell phone policy implemented; college and career fair drew 100+ institutions, arts and athletics win honors
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Miss Lazile presented the student report for September to the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education, saying the district has implemented the statewide cell phone policy and hosted a Sept. 29 college and career fair attended by more than 100 post‑secondary representatives.
Miss Lazile presented the student report for September to the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education, saying the district has completed the start of the school year across its five high schools and implemented the statewide cell phone policy.
"It is my honor to present the student report for September," Miss Lazile said. She described the policy change as "a significant transition" and reported that implementation "has been relatively smooth." She said staff, students and parents have worked together to follow the policy and that teachers and students report increased in‑hallway and cafeteria interaction and stronger classroom engagement.
The report said the district’s annual college and career fair took place Sept. 29; the student report noted participation by more than 100 post‑high‑school institutions and representatives, and listed examples including SUNY and CUNY schools, Villanova University, the University of South Carolina, the University of Connecticut, Penn State and representatives from the U.S. Armed Forces. The fair was hosted by the five school counseling centers and was held in gym and cafeteria spaces at one of the district high schools.
Miss Lazile also highlighted arts and extracurricular achievements: the district marching band placed first at the Brentwood marching band competition; a student was named a Newsday Scholar artist in media arts; five students will attend Adelphi University's arts seminars; another student was a winner in a New York State online‑safety poster contest; and a student was selected for All‑State chorus with a performance scheduled in Rochester in December.
On athletics and school spirit, the report noted homecoming events across district schools and said several teams are positioned for postseason play and have earned regional rankings. The report called out named students and teams recognized by local media and Newsday lists and noted one school’s designation as a scholar‑athlete school.
Why it matters: the student report combined operational updates (cell phone policy rollout), student opportunities (college fair and on‑campus admissions), and recognition of extracurricular achievements that affect school climate and student engagement. The district framed the college and career fair as a way to connect many students with post‑secondary options and to leverage local college representatives already traveling the region.
The board acknowledged the report; Miss Lazile concluded, "That concludes my report." The board did not take formal action on the items in the student report during the meeting.
