Patchogue-Medford School District

06/12/2026

FAMILY CENTER SUPPORTS SPRING DISTRICT EVENTS AND FOOD DRIVES

This spring, the Patchogue-Medford Family Center partnered with community organizations to restock the District food pantry shelves. This including partnering with Long Island Harvest and the US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger initiative. In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, a 250-item food drive took place at each school, and the Patchogue-Medford Library hosted a “sister” food and essentials drive, which aimed to have patron donations match each school’s 250-item goal.

The Family Center also supported District events this spring, tabling at the Using Our Voices Mental Health Run and presenting at a Canaan Elementary School PTA meeting.

06/12/2026

SPANISH TEACHERS COLLABORATE IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION

Spanish world language teachers engaged in a professional learning session focused on dual-language education and sixth-grade Spanish language arts. They explored the Spanish language arts standards, reviewed student reading and writing samples, and reflected on the goals of the District’s dual-language program. Through continuous learning and teamwork, our teachers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting our students as they become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally responsive learners.

06/11/2026

SOUTH OCEAN NCAA MENTORING PROGRAM FOSTERS BONDS AND GROWTH

Through South Ocean Middle School’s NCAA mentoring program, students had the opportunity to connect with collegiate student-athletes, who served as mentors, role models, and sources of support. Students built skills that promote success in and out of the classroom as they engaged in goal setting, reflection, progress monitoring, and meaningful conversations. As the program continues to cultivate a strong foundation, South Ocean looks forward to its growth and the positive impact it will have on students for years to come.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

NINTH GRADERS WATCH ICONIC LITERATURE LEAP FROM PAGE TO STAGE

Patchogue-Medford High School ninth graders witnessed the literature they read in class brought to life on stage. After reading Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, students enjoyed a professional theatrical production of the iconic tale at the Suffolk.

06/09/2026

TREMONT PLANTS PUMPKIN PATCH

Tremont Elementary School first-, third-, and fifth-grade students recently showcased their green thumbs in the STEAM lab. Students learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and then planted their own pumpkin patch outside in the school’s courtyard farm.

06/09/2026

STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS

Patchogue-Medford fourth, fifth, and sixth graders recently completed hands-on elementary-level and intermediate-level science investigations. Fourth-grade students learned about life cycles, and fifth graders participated in the “What’s in Bag?” activity, which focused on the structure and properties of matter. Sixth-grade students identified substances in mixtures during the “All Mixed Up” investigation.

06/08/2026

NY KNICKS SPIRIT DAY IS A SLAM DUNK

Members of the Patchogue-Medford School District community donned blue and orange today in celebration of the District's New York Knicks Spirit Day. Students, administrators, faculty, and staff showcased their support for the Knicks as the team plays in game three of the NBA finals tonight, which will be the first finals game played at Madison Square Garden since 1999.

06/05/2026

OREGON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD SAFETY AWARDS

Two Oregon Middle School eighth graders won the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) 2025–2026 School Safety Backpack Contest. To celebrate, Oregon welcomed LIRR representatives and law enforcement, and LIRR President and Patchogue-Medford School District alumnus Robert Free presented Genesi Gillard and Jessica Knox with their awards and backpacks inspired by their illustrations.

To learn more, read the full article: https://www.pmschools.org/community-engagement/press-releases.