Bellport High School senior Sandra Davis-Bailey was recently awarded the Principal’s Leadership Award by the Suffolk County High School Principals Association.

Davis-Bailey was selected for the award based on her work with the Multicultural Student Association. She played a key role in coordinating a groundbreaking, entirely student-led Black History Month celebration at the high school. She also assisted in a Hispanic Heritage Month initiative.

Davis-Bailey is a member of her school’s Athletes Helping Others Club, student council and Culinary Club. In addition, she is a member of her school’s cheer team and winter and spring track teams. Outside of school, she is a competitive dancer.

She will be attending Suffolk County Community College in the fall to study early childhood education and plans to continue dancing.

 

Date Added: 6/11/2025

Four members of the Bellport High School Class of 2025 will be entering the military following graduation. They represent the 1% of graduates who commit to the military each year. The South Country Central School District extends its gratitude and well wishes to the following seniors who committed to entering the military:

Miguel Cortez, Marine Corps
Julia Cuji Ramon, Army
Olivia Jones, Air Force
Luis Sabellichi, Army

 

 

Date Added: 6/10/2025

 

Twenty-two Bellport High School seniors who committed to compete in athletics at the collegiate level were honored during a signing day ceremony on June 2.

Family members, friends and coaches showed support as the students each signed a certificate symbolizing their commitment.

The South Country School District congratulates the following student-athletes:


Football

Michael Frankie, Wagner College

Trey'von Holland, American International College

Men’s Basketball

Jordan Battist, 238 Basketball Academy

Sean Glynn, Springfield College

Men’s Soccer

Antonio Harding, American International College

Men’s Track and Field

Vincent Pitre, Albany University

Women’s Track and Field, Cross-Country

Molly Hough, Emmanuel College

Ella Masem, Syracuse University

Macy Neider, Hofstra University

Nevaeh Pedraza, College of Staten Island

Stephanie Rodas, Georgian Court University

Inocencia Rodriguez, Rowan University

Dance

Brenna Porter, Sacred Heart University

Women’s Lacrosse

Madeline Fox, Catawba College

Lauren La Grega, Florida Southern College

Ava Salinas, Old Dominion University

Softball

Gianna Brown, St. Joseph's College

Rosaria Padilla, Suffolk County Community College

Baseball

Nolan Comerford, Slippery Rock University

Women’s Volleyball

Sarah Meininger, St. Joseph's College

Wrestling

Henry Caceres, Nassau Community College

Hockey

Trevor Rodecker, PAL Junior Islanders

Frank P. Long Intermediate School students recently explored the wonders of electrical circuits using Makey Makeys during their library media studies period. The Makey Makeys were on loan from Model Schools at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The students used Play-Doh as their keys and discovered how to complete a circuit and make music, merging creativity with hands-on STEM learning.

Date Added: 6/6/2025

The Suffolk County School Superintendents Association hosted its 31st annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook on May 29, an annual SCSSA tradition that honors the enviable accomplishments of Suffolk County’s highest-achieving Class of 2025 graduates. The luncheon was attended by school district superintendents, high school principals, special guests, the valedictorians and their parents. Among them, Bellport High School valedictorian Keshavi Shah.

After a warm welcome by SCSSA President-Elect Dr. Timothy T. Eagan, SCSSA President Dr. Harold Dean told the valedictorians that their success is a testament to their relentless dedication, hard work and perseverance. “As you look ahead to the paths you will forge and the lives you will impact, know that we take great pride in both your accomplishments and your potential to make a meaningful difference in the world,” Dr. Dean said. “We encourage you to remain true to your values – they are the foundation of a lasting leadership.”

Guest speaker Dr. Carl Lejuez, executive vice president and provost at Stony Brook University, encouraged the valedictorians to seek mentorship but to remain true to themselves. “From the first day [of college], look for an opportunity to make a connected relationship with faculty and staff.” He also said, “You should take something from mentors while staying yourselves” and that it is important to “carve out your own place.”

The valedictorians were then called to the stage, accompanied by their school superintendent and high school principal, to receive a certificate of recognition, a plaque and a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

During his closing remarks, Dr. Eagan congratulated the valedictorians on their outstanding accomplishments and charged them with the following advice. “Approach your college education with the same passion that got you here today.”

Date Added: 6/5/2025