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Connetquot Central School District

Academic Excellence, Creativity, Mutual Respect And Self-Reliance

March 26, 2026

Connetquot Italian students celebrate Dantedì

Connetquot’s Italian students celebrated Dantedì, a day dedicated to Italian culture and the legacy of Dante Alighieri. Students in grades 8-12 rotated through a variety of cultural and educational stations throughout the school.

In the library, students participated in Italian slang trivia, played “Italian-style” musical chairs, built LEGO replicas of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and chose between Italian-themed face paint or temporary tattoos.

Meanwhile, in the auditorium, students stepped into “gladiator school,” where they learned basic gladiator-style moves, practiced steps from “la tarantella,” a traditional southern Italian dance, and even picked up popular Italian soccer chants.

One classroom was transformed into “la cucina Italiana,” offering food demonstrations and tastings of traditional Italian dishes, while another gave students the opportunity to create brightly colored masks in preparation for Carnevale.

Students also visited a classroom dedicated to learning more about Dante, gaining a deeper understanding of his life and lasting impact on the Italian language and culture.


A large group of people in red shirts are gathered in a large room.   A group of people in red shirts dance in a dimly lit space.   Two young women stand behind a table displaying a 'Bruschetta' presentation.   Three students stand behind a table displaying Italian food and a poster.   Three young women pose together at a table with food and a presentation board.   A group of people practice with glowing light sabers in a large indoor space.   Two young women stand behind a table displaying tiramisu and an Italian flag.   A group of people in red shirts gather in an auditorium.