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HOLBROOK, NY — Today proved to be an especially emotional day for Sachem students, parents, teachers, and staff as the community reunited—even if only briefly—for the first time since schools shuttered on March 13 because of the pandemic. Read more
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Students cheered and teachers honked during a special parade through the streets of Farmingville. Read more
SCOPE Education Services is now offering free school-age child care services to children of first responders, medical personnel and essential services personnel in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. Locally in the Sachem Central School District, the program is offered at Nokomis Elementary School, 151 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Registration is open all weekend for childcare to begin on Monday. Read more
Sachem Central School District began a new "Grab n’ Go" meal program on Wednesday, March 18, while schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The effort served several hundred students on its first day. Read more
Sachem Board of Ed approves continued pay for hourly and part-time employees during pandemic closure
The Sachem Central School District approved continued pay tonight for hourly and part-time employees during the pandemic emergency closure. Read more
Sachem Central School District will begin a new "Grab n’ Go" meal program on Wednesday, March 18, while schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
A group of spectacular spellers from Sachem High School North took their talents to the stage for the fourth annual North Spelling Bee, led by Patrick Barry and Jonathan Weston and hosted by the Sachem North English Department. Read more
Sachem Schools announced an update now that the two-week closure is underway amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
New York City schools will close Monday and remain closed until at least April 20 due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday. Read more
All schools in Suffolk County will be closed for the next two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
All schools in Nassau County will be closed for the next two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Sachem Schools will remain closed to students next week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
The closure of Sachem Central School District on Friday and through the weekend meant the postponement of Saturday's SAT exam. Read more
The coronavirus pandemic means Stony Brook University will move to remote instruction only. Read more
Under orders from the New York State governor due to the coronavirus pandemic, Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) will move all classes to online instruction. SCCC has campuses in Brentwood, Selden, and Riverhead and a facility in Sayville. Read more
Sachem Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, March 13, because of a confirmed case of coronavirus affecting a student's family. Read more
A positive case of coronavirus has been confirmed within the borders of the Sachem community, the Sachem Central School District confirmed tonight. Read more
St. Joseph's College in Patchogue has canceled in-person classes effective immediately because a child at the Brooklyn campus may have been exposed to coronavirus, the college announced this afternoon. Read more
Sachem Central School District has canceled all overnight trips through April 17 out of an abundance of caution because of coronavirus, announced Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Graham. Read more
Throughout February, in celebration of Black History Month, students across the Sachem Central School District participated in a collection of lessons on prominent African American art, music, poetry, and men and women in history. Read more
Sachem High School East science research sophomore Asweel Mehaboob has been selected to present his research at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2020 Informatics Summit on March 24 in Houston. Read more
They made outstanding athletic achievements during the fall sports season, bringing pride to the Sachem Central School District. Read more
Student musicians across the Sachem Central School District have earned outstanding recognition for delighting audiences and judges with their stellar performances. Read more
In an announcement from the Town of Brookhaven today, Feb. 21, two town councilmen spoke about recent vandalism in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
The Seneca Middle School Lego Robotics Team competed in the FIRST Lego League Robotics qualifier event at Huntington High School. Read more
Students are building robots at Seneca Middle School in Holbrook. Read more
The “Sagamore Speedway” has overtaken a middle school classroom in Sachem. Read more
Sachem families can begin making their travel plans for the upcoming school year. The new school calendar is out showing which days schools are closed. Read more
The Sachem Central School District will host the next installment of the Parent Workshop Series. Read more
The multipurpose room at Hiawatha Elementary School in Lake Ronkonkoma transformed into a courtroom as fifth-grade students participated in mock trial proceedings, where the famous storybook character Goldilocks was tried for her suspected crimes against the Three Bears. Read more
The Lake Ronkonkoma community refused to lose their beloved mural. Read more
Fourth-graders in New York on average scored 237 on a standardized math test administered last year, which is three points below the 2019 national average calculated by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Read more
The day after OnSachem reported about the vandalism that defaced a mural created by community volunteers, new developments reveal the mural may be saved. Read more
One or more vandals have defaced a mural along the Lake Ronkonkoma shoreline—and now the community will come together once again to bring beauty back to the area. Read more
On the day Sachem and beyond said goodbye to Matt "Dezy" DiStefano during his funeral service this morning, a Sachem PTA used their annual fundraiser tonight for an extra special cause. Read more
Sachem students are learning a type of literacy to propel them into technological mastery. Read more
The Sachem Arrows Marching Band brought home the New York State victory to an excited audience attending a Board of Education meeting. Read more
Sachem coach, teacher, and cancer awareness warrior Matt "Dezy" DiStefano has died, Sachem Central School District officials confirmed publicly late this afternoon. He succumbed to his battle with stage 4 kidney cancer at the age of 42. Read more
Sixth-grade students at Seneca Middle School in Holbrook are enjoying interactive science lessons. Read more
Sachem high schoolers hit the Big Apple to learn valuable lessons. Read more
Patience and problem-solving were key components of a recent lesson at Grundy Avenue Elementary School in Holbrook. Read more
An extraordinary display of giving shined bright at Wenonah Elementary School in Lake Grove. Read more
Sachem is home to the Varsity Football Division 1 “Coach of the Year.” The honor recently went to Philip Torregrosa, the varsity football head coach at Sachem High School East in Farmingville. Read more
Sachem students are learning to steer clear of bullies. Combating bullying was the focus of a two-day program at Grundy Avenue Elementary School in Holbrook. Read more
Sachem Central School District has named Michael Saidens executive director for special education. Read more
First grade students at Nokomis Elementary School in Holbrook recently turned an idea into reality just in time for the holidays. Read more
The science of sound was on display during a recent activity at Hiawatha Elementary School in Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Sachem High School East students from the Sports and Entertainment Management classes recently attended a field trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, to gain expert insight from business executives and learn the history of the sports venue. Read more
First grade students at Merrimac Elementary School in Holbrook performed several choreographed dances for an audience of family and friends as part of the Circle of Dance program. Read more
Students at Waverly Elementary School in Holtsville attended a special assembly that promoted peace throughout their school community and beyond. Read more
The journey spanned more than 6,000 miles for an amazing holiday season surprise. Read more
New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th District) of Holbrook met with Stony Brook University Interim President Dr. Michael Bernstein ahead of the 2020 legislative session in Albany. Read more
The Board of Education for Sachem Central School District opposes mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for children to attend public school. Read more
A recent assembly program for sixth grade students at Samoset Middle School in Lake Ronkonkoma showcased important energy-saving skills and lessons for minimizing the waste of natural resources. Read more
The Sachem North Leos Club presents the annual Festival of Trees and Lights. Read more
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