We’re proud to announce that Northport High School’s Moot Court team has been crowned Long Island Champions after a phenomenal performance in a rigorous competition!

In the Suffolk County Tournament, both Northport teams ranked first and second out of 16 teams, creating an unprecedented Northport vs. Northport County Championship. The winning team then faced the Nassau County powerhouse Massapequa in the Long Island Championship, where they triumphed with poise, skill and legal expertise. A special congratulations to Andrew Smith, named Best Oralist of the tournament for his outstanding performance!

The winning team members are Kailey Ciszek, Donovan Fischer, Sabrina Martino, Caitlyn Murphy and Andrew Smith. The other finalist team members are Claudia Buzzell, Bryan Florio, Anthony Shah and Colin Tuthill.

A huge thank you to club advisors Bill Slagle and Brandon Karp, and attorney coaches David Lazer, Mark Goidell and former advisor David Scott for their support.

Congratulations to our champions and all involved—this victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication!

Fourth grade students from Ocean Avenue Elementary School recently took a trip into Northport to showcase their musical skills and spread holiday cheer.

Students began at the Northport Post Office and continued throughout town, where students sang a collection of holiday-themed songs for members of the community. The day ended at Copenhagen Bakery, where students enjoyed hot chocolate.
 

Date Added: 12/19/2024

At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District Board of Education, the Board recognized Northport High School senior Kailey Ciszek as the Rotary Student of the Year for English Language Arts. 

Kailey was selected for this honor through a process that included numerous recommendations from staff in the Northport High School English Department and for her clear passion for ELA.

“Kailey fosters a safe and welcoming learning environment,” said AP Literature and Composition teacher Erin Baudier. “She is a welcomed collaborator in class and offers thought provoking prospectives, elevating class discussion.”

Congratulations to Kailey on this accomplishment! 

 

Date Added: 12/18/2024

At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District Board of Education, the Board appointed Laurie Storch as the new principal of Ocean Avenue Elementary School, effective July 1. She will replace current Ocean Avenue Elementary School Principal Sabina Larkin who will retire at the end of the school year after leading the school for 23 years as principal.

Mrs. Storch joins Ocean Avenue Elementary with extensive administrative experience, currently serving as the assistant principal at East Northport Middle School for the last three years and previously serving as the principal of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School for three years. Prior to her time in the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, she served 14 years as an elementary school principal. In these roles, Mrs. Storch facilitated student-centered, conflict resolution initiatives utilizing restorative and responsive practices to address behavioral concerns with students, facilitated i-Ready professional learning opportunities with a strong focus on data analysis and highlighting targeted interventions to enhance student academic growth, and demonstrated success leading school improvement and professional learning teams, among other impactful building initiatives.

“Laurie has established herself as a tremendous leader in this district, and I am pleased to finally welcome her back to the principalship in this district,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dave Moyer said. “She has great people skills, outstanding knowledge of instruction and embraces innovation. She inherits a tradition of excellence established by Ms. Larkin and the Ocean Avenue staff and is a perfect fit to lead future-focused learning. I look forward to working with her in her new capacity.”

Mrs. Storch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and a Master of Science degree in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida. She also holds a New York State professional certificate in school building leadership and a New York State professional certificate in school district leadership.

“I am truly honored to join the Ocean Avenue Elementary School family in my returning role as an elementary principal,” Mrs. Storch said. “At the heart, I am committed to developing positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community members. Together, we will continue to foster academic excellence, working collectively with dedicated staff and community. I am excited to return to my passion of early childhood learning, where extraordinary, magical learning happens each day.”

Date Added: 12/13/2024