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Date Added: 5/28/2025

On May 29, the Connetquot Wrestling program was honored by the Suffolk Athletic Hall of Fame. It is a remarkable achievement that recognizes years of dedication, excellence and impact in the world of high school athletics. This honor reflects the hard work of our athletes, coaches, alumni and the entire Connetquot community.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

On May 16, Slocum students spent the day stretching, breathing and smiling during their annual Wellness Day! Thanks to the thoughtful planning of school social worker Kim Dez, students engaged in a variety of activities that promoted mindfulness, movement and overall well-being.

As part of the day, second grade teacher and Mindfulness Club instructor Mrs. Marrazzo led yoga sessions for every grade in the school—bringing moments of calm and focus to each group. A special surprise guest, Dr. Centamore, even joined in, making the experience even more memorable. It was a day filled with connection, joy and wellness for all!

Click here to view the Wellness Day at Slocum slideshow.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

Wellness Day was a day filled with exercise, affirmations and relaxation. The high school students joined all classes, teaching them what it means to have “grit”! Students received an affirmation journal from the PTA, as well as stickers, as they watched a positive affirmation slide show put together by the Student Government. Throughout the day, there were workshops from Northwell Health and Dr. Williams, and to round out the day, everyone had a blast learning a dance with Kerboom Kidz!

Click here to view the Idle Hour’s Wellness Day slideshow.

Date Added: 5/30/2025

During the May 27 Connetquot Board of Education meeting, the trustees and administration recognized exemplary students and faculty for leadership and academic honors.

Helen B. Duffield Elementary School lunch aide Diane Rambold was recognized for her quick decision-making. She performed abdominal thrusts on a second grade student, dislodging a piece of a bagel and potentially saving her life.

Adrianna Clarelli and CJ Connolly from Ronkonkoma Middle School and Maeve Boland from Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School were also honored with the National Junior Honor Society’s Outstanding Achievement Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates the students’ exceptional dedication to scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Adrianna, CJ and Maeve are three of the 500 students nationwide to receive this honor, along with a college scholarship to support their educational goals.

Nicolas Dilorio, a sixth grade student at Ronkonkoma Middle School, was recognized for being a 2025 Scholastic Storyworks National Contest winner. In his award-winning entry, Nicolas chose the animal superpower of night vision and explained how he would use it. His writing was chosen over entries from across the nation.

Connetquot supports student growth through emotional awareness and social learning, helping students build self-awareness, manage emotions and strengthen relationships. Each month, the district highlights an EASL theme such as collaboration and teamwork, responsibility, gratitude, citizenship and acceptance. Schools nominate standout students to be recognized as Connetquot’s Caring Leaders for their leadership in those areas. The following students were recognized as Caring Leaders: 

Roman Bradley (grade 8) – Ronkonkoma Middle School – responsibility

Aubrey Dean (grade 5) – Cherokee Street Elementary – grit

Emelia D’Antonio (grade 7) – Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School – collaboration and teamwork

Makayla Dowd (kindergarten) – Helen B. Duffield  Elementary – responsibility

Dylan Getty (grade 5) – Idle Hour Elementary – responsibility

Casey Mammolito (grade 4) – Edith L. Slocum Elementary – collaboration and teamwork

Vince Neckin (grade 5) – Idle Hour Elementary – acceptance

Peter Nicpon (grade 8) – Ronkonkoma Middle School – grit

Evangelos Paravalos (grade 4) – John Pearl Elementary – collaboration and teamwork

Francis Pipino (kindergarten)  – Edward J. Bosti Elementary – citizenship

Parissa Rana (grade 10) – Connetquot High School – responsibility

Gabrielle Takacs (grade 4) – Sycamore Avenue Elementary – citizenship

Alesa Wilson (grade 8) – Ronkonkoma Middle School – gratitude