The Syosset Central School District opened its first 2026 meeting by honoring fall athletic teams and student‑athletes across multiple sports, with Athletic Director Scott Stuber and several coaches recognizing competitive results and academic awards.

Stuber told the board that Syosset’s fall season produced three conference champions, two Nassau County champions, one Long Island champion and the district’s fourth New York State championship team. He also noted that teams again earned the NYSFA scholar‑athlete team of distinction.

Coaches stepped to the podium to highlight individual successes. Coach Brett Waxer recognized boys varsity soccer honorees including Jake Dapis, who earned second‑team All‑State and Newsday All‑Long Island honors. Coach Tom Rooney reviewed a 9–5 badminton season and multiple all‑county selections. Coach Shai Fisher announced a 22–1 record for the tennis program and celebrated Syosset’s first New York State team championship in tennis, with multiple players earning all‑county and all‑state recognition.

Other coaches honored included Liz Christiansen (girls volleyball), Mike Cipollino (swimming and diving), Tyler Arnon (girls soccer), Rich Cafiero (boys cross country) and others; coaches and the superintendent emphasized both competitive success and academic work. Swimming was noted for 43 consecutive dual‑meet wins and four straight Conference 1 titles; the tennis program listed multiple all‑state honorees and an All‑American individual honor.

Superintendent Dr. Rogers and the athletic staff also highlighted professional development partnerships—citing Section 8’s work with the New York Jets—and stressed coaches’ role in student development both on the field and in the classroom.

The recognitions were celebratory and required no board action; the board then moved on to its regular business agenda.