Port Jefferson District Officials Appoint A Familiar Face

Former middle school principal Robert Neidig has been appointed to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

FAFSA Completions Down In NY: How Port Jefferson Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Port Jefferson area high schools.

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Community Celebrates Graduation

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

ICYMI: School Coalition Challenges Cuomo’s Mask Mandate

Four north shore school districts, including Port Jefferson, Comsewogue, Miller Place and Rocky Point, are calling for local control.

Earl L. Vandermuelen HS Senior Named National Merit Scholar

Gani N. Ates will attend Stony Brook University.

Suffolk School Coalition Formed Challenging Cuomo's Mask Mandate

“Local control needed by Board of Education.” — Port Jefferson, Miller Place, Rocky Point and Comsewogue schools in letter to the governor.

Port Jefferson Student Plans To Sue District For $2M: Report

The district declined to publish her poem about the killing of George Floyd in its literary magazine, according to a report.

Therapy Dog Pilot Program Introduced At Port Jefferson Schools

If the pilot goes well, the district could permanently have certified therapy dogs available throughout the school year.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Port Jefferson Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Port Jefferson Patch.

Port Jefferson Students Support Special Olympics, Local Athletes

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s Varsity Club raised $1,000 for Special Olympics by recognizing the organization’s May ONE Mile Walk.

2021 College Aid: How Port Jefferson Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Port Jefferson area high schools.

Port Jefferson Science Olympiad Team Wins 3 State Medals

The high school's A team won three state medals at the New York State competition.

Port Jefferson Student-Artist Receives Honors

Kayla Timpanaro earned an honorable mention in the Art League of Long Island’s 14th annual Go APE Advanced Placement Student Exhibition.

Port Jefferson Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Congratulations to Peggy Yin and Massimo Cipriano, who racked up several accomplishments and resume items during their time in high school.

Port Jefferson Science Olympiad Team Heads To NYS Competition

One of three Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Science Olympiad teams will be heading to next month's state virtual competition.

Port Jefferson Science Olympiad Team Wins 1st Place In Suffolk

The Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team placed first at the Suffolk County Regional Division B Science Olympiad Competition.

Port Jefferson Students Play Easter Bunnies, Fill Eggs For Kids

The high school's juniors put together 10 Easter baskets for children in a local shelter through Give Kids Hope, a local nonprofit.

In Port Jefferson Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

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

45 Student-Musicians From Port Jefferson Make SCMEA All-County

Congratulations to all the students from the school district who qualified!

Port Jefferson Trio Named National Merit Finalists

Seniors Gani Ates, Grant Samara and Peggy Yin advanced to finalist standing in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Port Jefferson 8th Grader Receives Writing Award

Jax Moore has been named a Silver Key award recipient. Other writers to receive it include Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates and Andy Warhol.

Port Jefferson 5th Graders Get Lessons In Engineering

The Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students made pompom launchers with a number of simple objects.

Port Jefferson Appoints New Elementary School Principal

Amy Laverty has been named principal of the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School. Here's a little more about her.

Port Jefferson Student Makes Semis In Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Peggy Yin, a senior at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, was selected as a semifinalist in the 2020-2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Port Jefferson Senior Represents Peers At Board Meetings

Hailey Hearney, who attends Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, communicates student activities and upcoming events at the board's meetings.

Port Jefferson Elementary Principal Announces Retirement

Thomas Meehan, the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School principal, is scheduled to retire at the end of the year.

Port Jefferson Students Help Supply Food To Local Families

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School held its annual food drive and filled boxes with nonperishable foods and toiletries for local families.

Long Island Schools With Coronavirus Cases: Full List

COVID-19 cases have been reported at more than 90 Long Island schools so far this school year.

Port Jefferson Trio Selected As National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations to Gani Ates, Grant Samara and Peggy Yin of Earl L. Vandermeulen High School!

Port Jefferson Students Engage In 9/11 Community Service Project

Members of the district's varsity club helped to put out American flags on Sept. 11 in front of the district’s Armed Forces Tribute.

Port Jefferson Graduates Celebrated At 126th Commencement

The members of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s Class of 2020 received their diplomas in two separate, well-orchestrated ceremonies.

Port Jefferson Royals Welcome 2 New Coaches

Drew Dunleavy will lead the girls tennis team while Mallory Guerin will lead the field hockey squad.

Port Jefferson School Board Members Sworn In

One newly-elected trustee and one reelected incumbent took the oath of office at the annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday.

Port Jefferson 5th Graders Move Up In Virtual Ceremony

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School's 83 fifth-graders celebrated their move to the next step in their academic careers – Port Jefferson MS.

COVID-19 Leads To Closure Of 3 Catholic Elementary Schools On LI

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that three local elementary schools will be closing due to financial impact caused by COVID-19.

Port Jefferson Students Nominated For Teeny Awards

The Teeny award is a recognition from the East End Arts Council, and six Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students were nominated.

Port Jefferson 2020-21 School Budget Passes Handily

BREAKING: The results are in.

2 Port Jefferson Students Awarded Music Scholarships

They were named Long Island String Festival Association scholarship award recipients. Congratulations!

Port Jefferson Inducts 58 Into National Honor Society

Congratulations to all 58 Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students!

Student From Port Jefferson Station Earns $250K Hertz Fellowship

Hannah Lawrence is one of 16 graduate students in the United States to be granted the prestigious Hertz Fellowship.