The ESM community was treated on April 24 to an evening of carnival fun during the district’s fourth annual Special Education Parent-Teacher Organization Carnival, presented by SEPTO, the National Junior Honor Society, the Best Buddies organization and the Jr.-Sr. High School Theater Department. Previously known as Disability Awareness Night, the fun-filled evening was packed with carnival games, a Chinese auction, refreshments, two puppet shows in the Black Box Theater and a 50/50 raffle.  

The purpose of the carnival was to provide a bridge between mainstream and special needs students and to bring a greater awareness of the importance of the district’s special education program. 

National Junior Honor Society members provided the games, including cup stacking, ping-pong toss, Tic-Tac-Toe, ring cone toss and more. Members of the Best Buddies program were also on hand to accompany special needs students.  

Click here to view the Games and Fun at ESM’s SEPTO Carnival slideshow.

Date Added: 5/1/2025

Over the course of two exciting days, John Pearl Elementary students took part in the “Our Living Planet” experience, an interactive program featuring a massive Earth balloon.

As part of the presentation, students got to step into the 19-foot-tall inflatable model of the Earth, printed with true-to-scale satellite imagery of our planet. While inside, students talked about topics, ranging from geography and climate to animals and global cultures, depending on their grade level.

Students discovered how the Earth’s major climate zones are shaped by their location on the globe, and how these climates influence ecosystems and the adaptation of plants and animals. The program also introduced students to the science of climate change and the human impact on the planet, emphasizing steps they can take to help protect the Earth’s future.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

The Connetquot Baseball Program will honor first responders and military veterans at a fundraising game on Saturday, May 3rd. Ceremony begins at 11am with the baseball game to follow at  12pm. Rally towels will be given out to the first 150 fans. There will be a SCPD flyover for the National Anthem. Lots of great baskets being raffled off - including Major League Baseball tickets. Join us and celebrate those who sacrifice so much for our community and country.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Induction Class:

Alex Aquilino
SGM Matthew Byrne
Gina Delio
Stef Fink
David Haussler
Karl Makinen
Robert Mellon
Kaila Mullady
Amy Ruggiero
Noel S. Ruiz
Dr. Shayna Stahl

Join us for the induction ceremony: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00AM. Eric Martinsen Performing Arts Center, Connetquot High School.

Date Added: 4/29/2025

Devarchita Talukder, a second grade student in Ms. Abbinanti's class at Cherokee Street Elementary, earned Grand Champion status in the First in Math program! He worked diligently during the school day, and often at home, to earn stickers for successfully completing a variety of games that test his math skills. Way to go, Devarchita!

Date Added: 4/28/2025