Education

The school's annual Sports Night, a tradition since 2002, raises money for field trips and this year took in $3,800.

A pond cleanup, spring-themed crafts, and more for kids and families.

In the spirit of unity and community, rather than competition, three local high-end construction companies have come together to launch the Construction Career Charitable Fund, a scholarship program for high school students who are interested in learning the building trades.

The East Hampton School Board voted Tuesday to put an over-the-tax-cap spending plan for 2024-25 on the budget ballot in May, citing a need to preserve all academic, extracurricular, and support programs as students continue to cope with the aftereffects of the difficult Covid-19 school years.

The Sag Harbor School District administration and school board have opted to remain in the federal school lunch program for one more year to gather data and feedback on how well the new government-approved cafeteria offerings are received by students.

The East Hampton Town Board is expected to vote tonight to select Project Most, which runs after-school programs in the East Hampton and Springs School Districts and summer camps and other enrichment programs throughout the year, to operate the child care program at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center when the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk ceases its operations there. 

Just in time for the first day of spring, and with Easter right around the corner, it's officially egg-hunting season for kids. Plus: youth sports, crafts, music and movement, creative writing, and more family-friendly fun coming up this week.

A petition signed by dozens of Pierson Middle and High School students and parents, and submitted to the Sag Harbor School Board on Monday night, has Sag Harbor administrators potentially embarking on a total review of the courses and programs offered at the school. "Today, we question if our current academic program is providing the best learning opportunity for our children and ask for a reassessment," the petition reads in part.

Springs School recently had some big wins at the Special Olympics, at which kids 8 to 13 with special needs competed in various sporting events.

The Sag Harbor School District inched closer to finalizing its 2024-25 budget on Monday, presenting its spending plan for Pierson Middle and High School, athletics programs, and four additional ballot propositions.

Cooper, a certified therapy dog who usually visits hospitals and rehab centers, made his debut at the Hayground School in Bridgehampton last week with his owner, Eric Weston. The golden-doodle was an immediate hit and will be back. 

From prospective new faces to seasoned incumbents, candidates can now begin filing paperwork to run for school board seats in public schools throughout the East End and New York State.