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02.23.2020 Education

School board gets report on septic proposal

Members of the Board of Education got their first comprehensive report this month on what it could take to install a new septic system. The proposal outlines what the...

02.21.2020 Education

A rehearsal diary: Waltzing ‘Matilda’

John Kaasik has directed many successful Shelter Island school musicals, so of course he has a definite opinion about when to start practicing the elaborate dance routines that are...

02.21.2020 Education

School Board: Calendar delay, member to resign

The Board of Education delayed action on a controversial calendar for the 2020-21 school year Monday night after a member questioned changes she saw as disruptive to the community....

02.20.2020 Education

Students register peers to vote

“You can’t complain about the lack of change if you don’t take action.” That’s what junior Jane Richards, 16, learned at a “Running and Winning” workshop last November, which...

02.20.2020 Education

Board of Ed: Vocational programs are critical

For the second successive month, Board of Education members continued working to develop district goals, this time focusing on elements unique to Shelter Island. On Feb. 10, members discussed...

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02.19.2020 Education

Students work to create osprey nest platforms

Among the advantages of a small school are the many opportunities to become involved in a wide range of activities. But the trade-off on Shelter Island is every student...

02.16.2020 Education

School budget calls for $12.1 million in spending

Although changes will no doubt be made in the draft budget released by Superintendent Brian Doelger, Ed.D., the current draft calls for a 1.76% increase in spending for the...

02.16.2020 Education

A rehearsal diary: Blocking on the fly while preparing for ‘Matilda’

“Your track coach will thank me for this,” said John Kaasik to the cast of “Matilda” as they ran through a musical number that involved jumping jacks. The rehearsal...

02.15.2020 Education

Shelter Island students inducted into National Honor Society

Shelter Island School’s National Honor Society’s induction dinner took place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Ram’s Head Inn and was wait-staffed by Board of Education members and parents....

02.04.2020 Education

Behind the scenes as rehearsals begin for spring musical, ‘Matilda’

You can tell spring is coming when minivans are parked in the spot nearest the school lobby at all times. The white Chrysler and blue Nissan vans belong to...

01.30.2020 Education

Shelter Island Board of Education seeks public input to set attainable goals

Quantify, quantify, quantify. That’s the approach the Board of Education is taking to establish specific goals for the district and measure success or failure year to year. “We’re already...

01.28.2020 Education

Shelter Island teens learn to identify, resist abuse through Retreat program

In a short film clip, a boy asks his girlfriend during a phone call what she’s wearing, and then criticizes her choice, seemingly not for the first time. This...

01.26.2020 Education

Shelter Island School District revises math, science program

Three Shelter Island School teachers have revised the curriculum with respect to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum. Math teacher and information technology specialist Walter Brigham, guidance...

01.26.2020 Education

Shelter Island school spending expected to stay within tax cap next year

Superintendent Brian Doelger, Ph.D., unveiled ideas about the budget for the 2020-21 school year Tuesday night. His message to taxpayers is that he and the Board of Education aim...

01.25.2020 Education

Social-emotional learning put into action at Shelter Island School

It’s not just about reading, writing and arithmetic anymore. In a fast-moving world that has increased stress for youngsters, educators are turning their attention to SEL — Social and...

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