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Bridgehampton Students See College Experience Up Close

Bridgehampton High School seniors and juniors returned Friday from a school-sponsored tour of four upstate college campuses. For many of them, it was the first time they’d ever set foot on a college campus. For all, school officials said, it was an inspirational and eye-opening experience, one that helped them visualize a place for themselves in the world of higher education.

Nov 22, 2023
Kids Culture for November 23, 2023

Remember that longtime favorite community event, the Mary’s Marvelous gingerbread-house competition? Project Most is bringing it back this year, with kits available now for families to reserve at $30 apiece. Plus: a Harry Potter movie marathon, arts and crafts, an escape room for teens, story time, and more for kids and teens.

Nov 22, 2023
Springs Notebook: Thanksgiving Gifts and a Turkey Trot

Springs School students report on recent exciting events leading up to Thanksgiving.

Nov 22, 2023
Lights On for East Hampton Student Scholarships

Bonac Lights returns for a third year starting Friday night, illuminating the holidays at East Hampton High School with outdoor displays and activities all to benefit the East Hampton Masons’ scholarship fund.

Nov 22, 2023
Now They Serve and Protect Schools

Public school districts on the South Fork are increasingly turning to retired police officers to fill critical security roles. “These are people who have children in the schools or have gone through the schools themselves, who know the community. They’re familiar faces, and they’re responsive,” said Adam Fine, the East Hampton School District superintendent.

Nov 22, 2023
Kids Culture for November 16, 2023

Ahh, the joys of growing up — now told in musical form and performed by the young actors and musicians from South Fork Performing Arts this weekend in their production of "Dear Edwina Jr." Plus: Amber Waves at the Amagansett Library, escape rooms for teens, henna art in Montauk, kids' movies, and more.

Nov 16, 2023
Springs Notebook: World Kindness Day Celebrated

Springs students report on their school's celebration of World Kindness Day.

Nov 16, 2023
Capital Project Changes Ahead for Montauk School

The Montauk School District and its longtime architect, John Tanzi, are parting ways amicably as the district seeks a firm specializing in school architecture, according to Joshua Odom, Montauk’s superintendent. The school board voted in October to end the contract.

Nov 16, 2023
Springs Board Focuses on Administrative Search

The Springs School Board canceled a public work session that was to be held Tuesday to put its search for a new superintendent “on fast forward,” the district superintendent, Debra Winter, said this week.

Nov 16, 2023
East Hampton Library Wants Teen Input

“We have exciting news,” the East Hampton Library’s young-adult department said on its website as it announced plans to expand the existing Y.A. room, which was last renovated about seven years ago.

Nov 16, 2023
Kids Culture for November 9, 2023

The art of sewing is enjoying a resurgence in popularity among young people thanks to the rise of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, and Project Most is here for it. Plus: kids' movies, writing workshops, art and science activities, dinosaur fossils, and more.

Nov 9, 2023
Springs Notebook: Old and New Traditions

Springs School students report the news. In this week's edition: a Veterans Day ceremony and a school dance.

Nov 9, 2023