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Sayville UFSD board honors students, volunteers and community partners at awards night
Summary
The Sayville Union Free School District Board of Education recognized student achievements, named All‑State musicians and AP scholars, honored a Girl Scout troop for building and stocking the Sayville Store, and acknowledged community presenters who supported parent mental‑health and safety workshops.
The Sayville Union Free School District Board of Education used its regular meeting to recognize student achievement and community service, honoring musicians, AP scholars and a Girl Scout troop that built shelving for the district’s Sayville Store.
A board citation, read by a staff member, honored Girl Scout Troop 559 ‘‘for their contribution to construction of the Sayville Store, which serves families in need.’’ The troop leaders Jacqueline Rose and Danielle Riolo and volunteers helped design, build and paint shelves, then assembled hygiene and toiletry bags to stock them; Danny Castellano, the district’s director of facilities, assisted with installation and stocking.
‘‘We would like to applaud you for your efforts and dedication to your school community,’’ the citation read, offering the board’s thanks to the students and families involved.
High school principal Miss Bricker presented a slate of student recognitions, naming students selected as All‑State musicians and more than 40 students receiving AP Scholar distinctions this year. Bricker said 83 students earned AP‑scholar distinctions last year and 40 of those are being recognized at this meeting; 43 students who earned distinctions graduated in June.
In addition to awards for music and AP coursework, the board acknowledged district events that support student well‑being and engagement, including the fifth annual Strides to Color Run, a motivational visit by speaker David Flood and a recent college fair hosted at a local venue.
The board also thanked community presenters who led a parent information night on Oct. 14; those presenters included Joe Salomon (Hawaii Coalition Against Bullying), Miss Hoogan (Inspiring Wellness), Officer Muiger (a Suffolk County community‑relations officer), Katie Mercer (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention), Dr. Zachary Jacobs (Stony Brook University) and Steven Hill (Speak Sobriety).
The meeting concluded without changes to district policy or budget items during this awards portion; the board’s recognitions were ceremonial and did not carry regulatory effect.
Next steps: the district’s calendar of events includes Parent University programming and upcoming workshop and conference days noted by the board.
