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South High School held its annual Service Week from April 16-20. This initiative involved numerous projects and activities that made a difference and instilled within students an appreciation for helping others.

On April 17, South hosted its annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser as part of the international grassroots effort to fight hunger. Under the guidance of teachers Roseann Valletti and Ed Lee, more than 300 participants raised a record amount of $1,300 for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry located at Holy name of Mary Parish Outreach. Valley Caterers, Roma Ray Wholesale Bakers, Magic Bagels-Merrick Road and USA Bagels were all very generous donors of soup and baked goods and South faculty members donated 25 crocks of soup.

Those in attendance made donations in exchange for a variety of soups. The National Art Honor Society sponsored the event with assistance from the National Junior Honor Society, Character Action Team and Occupational Education Honor Society. Entertainment was provided by many talented student vocalists, as well as, The Jedwoods, The Cultural Society and The Step Squad.

Service Week also involved a community clean-up, letters written to the victims of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, donations to the Book Fairies charity in Freeport and creation of Peace Dove banners.

 

Photo Caption: South High School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser, held during Service Week, raised $1,300 for St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry.

 

Photos courtesy of Valley Stream Central HS Distric

Photo caption: The members of Hampton Bays Elementary School’s community service club, K-Kids, recently raised more than $400 for the Ronald McDonald House as part of a kickball fundraiser. The students garnered sponsorships from friends and family to play an hourlong kickball game.

 

Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays School District

 

Following a week’s worth of autism awareness activities, blue-clad students at Islip’s Wing Elementary School celebrated on April 13 by holding puzzle pieces as they strolled on a supportive schoolwide autism walk around the grounds.

“Autism is something close to our hearts here at Wing, and it is important for us to embrace the themes of acceptance and appreciation,” said Principal Christopher Smalley.

 

DSC_0052, DSC_0056, DSC_0070: Blue-clad, puzzle-piece-holding students at Islip’s Wing Elementary School participated in a supportive schoolwide autism walk on April 13.

 

Photos courtesy of the Islip School District

 

Hundreds of people congregated on the Harborfields High School track on April 21 to walk for a special cause, as they worked together to help grant two special boys’ wishes during the third annual Walk for a Wish, which was a joint venture with Make-A-Wish of Suffolk County.

The event, which was sponsored by Washington Drive Primary School, Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School and both schools’ PTAs, was a rousing success, as participants helped raise more than $17,000 according to the event website, which can be found at http://site.wish.org/goto/harborfieldscsd. These funds go toward granting the dreams of two Make-A-Wish children, including 7-year-old Landen, a Port Jefferson resident who’s battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who’s wish is to go to Ocean City, Maryland; and 15-year-old Joe from East Northport, who battles bronchiectasis, an incurable respiratory disease. Joe wishes to go to Walt Disney World, where he hopes to meet his favorite character, Buzz Lightyear. Non-perishable food items were also collected to be donated to the Harborfields Food Pantry.

“I continue to be amazed by the tremendous character that’s shown by our students, staff and the residents of this tight-knit community,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francesco Ianni said. “Coming together to support such a worthy cause really shows you what Harborfields is all about.”

 

Photo caption: Students, staff members and visitors walked around the track and helped raise money during the annual Walk for a Wish at Harborfields High School on April 21.

 

Photo courtesy of the Harborfields Central School District