Middle-school student council, Quill Awards and winter athletes honored at board meeting

The Shoreham-Wading River Board of Education's April 14 meeting included student presentations and recognition: Bridal Middle School’s student council described outreach for Mental Health Month and profiled fundraising activity, while high-school journalism and winter-athletics successes were celebrated with awards and pins.

Student council highlights

Student council members introduced themselves and described activities to promote mental health, including posters, morning announcements and peer outreach. Treasurer Kylie Hockmuth reported the club spent $1,336.42 on the Halloween dance and PS I Love You Day sale, sold 172 dance tickets at $10 each and 36 lighthouse items at $2 each, generating $1,792 in revenue and a profit of $455.58; the group donated a portion of proceeds to assist families in need.

Quill Awards and journalism

District advisers and students were recognized for four Quill Awards at Adelphi University press day, including the district’s first broadcast Quill award for a student-produced package and strong print placements. Administrators credited the multimedia production program and student initiative for the recognition.

Athletics recognitions

Coaches and administrators recognized winter teams across sports. The girls basketball team was noted as Suffolk County Class A champions and Long Island finalists; wrestling honors included a state champion and multiple all-county performers. Several students were invited to receive pins and coaches credited community support and booster clubs.

Ending

Board members applauded the students and staff for the recognitions and thanked volunteers who support athletics and student activities.