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Middle school, high school students celebrate veterans in Amityville

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In honor of Veterans Day, Amityville Memorial High School and Edmund W. Miles Middle School held Veterans Day events from Nov. 7-8 to celebrate the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military.

Local veterans in the community were welcomed to the middle school to share their experiences while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Prior to the event, students prepared questions in their social studies classes to ask the veterans. Veterans, who were escorted throughout the building by members of the National Junior Honor Society, described the branch of military in which they served, answered the students’ questions, and shared photos and souvenirs from their years of service. Toward the end of the visit, students thanked them for visiting the class.

At the high school, several local veterans were welcomed to speak with students in their social studies classes. During the 45-minute class period, veterans shared stories about their time in the service and answered students’ questions. Additionally, veterans got to enjoy a special luncheon in the school’s library where they were greeted by district administrators and the high school’s principals.

 

Date Added: 11/12/2024

Edmund W. Miles Middle School celebrates Hispanic culture

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On Oct. 11, students celebrated Hispanic culture through song, dance and poetry at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville.  

Hosted by the middle school’s Builders Club, the annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration featured the talents of dozens of student performers. Middle school teacher Carolyn Mejia served as the program’s emcee as students paid tribute to community members of Hispanic and Latino heritage. Soccer players from both the girls and boys middle school soccer teams also showcased their skills as part of the celebration. 

Student dancers performed a variety of Latin dances including Bachata, Merengue and Punta. 

Click here to view the Edmund W. Miles Middle School celebrates Hispanic culture slideshow.

Date Added: 10/15/2024