2021 College Aid: How Bay Shore Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Bay Shore School Budget Approved, 2 Trustees Elected

The budget includes a 1.8 percent increase in the school tax levy.

Bay Shore School Budget, Trustee Election

Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls next week.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Bay Shore Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In NY: How Bay Shore Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bay Shore area high schools.

Bay Shore Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Suffolk County.

Bay Shore Schools Plans Return To Full-Time In-Person Learning

School officials recently announced plans for a gradual return to in-person instruction 5 days a week starting next week. What do you think?

Suffolk Buses To Implement New Safety Features Starting This Week

Under the new safety program, buses will have cameras to catch drivers who don't make full stops during school bus stops.

Bay Shore Superintendent Announces Retirement

After six years serving as superintendent for the Bay Shore School District, Joseph Bond announced he will be retiring this year.

Bay Shore Schools Closed Tuesday

The massive storm has now brought a second snow day for Bay Shore students.

Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers 'Extraordinary Educators'

K–8 educators from schools nationwide selected for their best-in-class use of i-Ready® and/or Ready®.

Teacher Of The Week: Ms. Samantha Esposito

The Bay Shore special education teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week. Congratulations Ms. Esposito!

Bay Shore Schools Closed Thursday

In anticipation of the upcoming storm, the district closed all schools Wednesday night.

1920-2019 Bay Shore High School Yearbooks Now Available To View Online

The Library is pleased to offer our digitized collection of Bay Shore High School yearbooks from 1924 through 2019.

New Bus Safety Program Launches In Suffolk County

The safety program, which is completely cost-free to taxpayers and school districts, will add new safety features to 6,000 buses in Suffolk.

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library To Hold National Student Debt Forgiveness Seminar Via Zoom Monday November 23 2020 At 7:00 PM

The National Student Debt Forgiveness Center educates all those with the burden of their Federal Student Loans.

2nd School District In Suffolk Reports Cyberattack

The Bay Shore school district fell victim to a cyberattack last week just days after another nearby district suffered from a similar attack.

First Day Of School In Bay Shore: Share Your Photos

Many Bay Shore students returned to the classroom Thursday. Did you take a picture? Share it with Patch for a chance to be featured!

Bay Shore Resident Dr. Kevin Jordan Named VP for Student Affairs

Dr. Jordan is based at Farmingdale State College

Bay Shore School District Releases Potential Reopening Plan

Officials presented a plan to give residents insight into what schools might look like during the coronavirus pandemic. What do you think?

Bay Shore Teachers Union Agrees To Contract With Schools

No teachers will lose their jobs after the Bay Shore School District and Bay Shore Classroom Teachers' Association​ agreed to a contract.

Nearly 60 Bay Shore Teachers Laid Off

The Bay Shore School District blamed budget cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic for the decision to lay off staff.

Bay Shore School Budget Passes

The votes are in. The absentee ballots were counted and the community approved the 2020-2021 school budget.

Bay Shore 2020-21 School Budget Live Vote Tonight

Tuesday marks the last day for votes to be submitted. Check out how you can watch the live counting of the votes below.

Bay Shore School Budget Vote, Hearing: What To Know

A vote on the 2020-21 budget is scheduled to be held in June. Here's what you should know.

Bay Shore Schools Accepts Donation Of Masks For Students

The masks were donated by the Promise of Hope Foundation, RENU Contracting Restoration and Milburn Flooring.

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library Will Host Key To My Art Online Class On April 9

This class is available to Bay Shore – Brightwaters Library card holders only.

Bay Shore High School Staff Confirmed To Have Coronavirus

School officials announced this week that a staff member tested positive for the virus.

Bay Shore Schools Cancel Events For Coronavirus Prevention

While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Bay Shore district, officials are taking preventative measures.

Bay Shore Schools Closely Monitoring Coronavirus Situation

There have not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Bay Shore area, but district officials say they are staying vigilant.

Bay Shore High School Teacher Receives Bright Light Award

Congratulations to Michael Masino!

Long Island Residents Urge Anti-Bullying Reforms

Bullying has become a major issue on Long Island. Check out what some local residents are doing to help solve this problem.

Teacher Of The Week: Ms. Kirsten Shivak​

The Fifth Avenue Elementary School teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week! Congratulations Ms. Shivak!

Bay Shore Resident A Semi-Finalist In Coca-Cola Scholar Program

Congratulations to Anna Rich!

Brightwaters Resident Earns Honors at Farmingdale State College

Michael Voss Earns College's Highest Academic Award

Bay Shore Girls' Basketball Team Plays To Raise Money For Cancer

Bay Shore basketball will donate fundraiser proceeds to William's Warrior, founded by a local family.

Teacher of the Week: Mrs. Jennifer Maher​

The Fifth Avenue Elementary School teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week! Congratulations Mrs. Maher!

Teacher Of The Week: Mrs. Katie Homestead​

The South Country Elementary School teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week! Congratulations Mrs. Homestead!

Bay Shore Launches 4 New All-Electric School Buses

The local school district is now the first in Suffolk County to implement these new environmentally-friendly buses.

Bay Shore School Officials Investigate Threat Made To High School

The threat was made on social media Wednesday morning.