9th Annual Spirit Night is Friday, January 24, 2020. Click on the image for additional information.
The Sag Harbor Schools Board of Education Meeting scheduled for December 2 is rescheduled for December 9.
For additional information please visit http://bit.ly/SHUFSD_BoardDocs.
Greetings Whaler Nation,
Winter sports are in full swing. We still have two fall sports competing for State Championships. The following girls will represent the East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton varsity swim team at the State meet at Ithaca College. Jane Brierley, Julia Brierley, Darcy McFarland, Sophia Swanson, and Pierson's very own Kiara Bailey Williams. Our girls volleyball team will be competing at Glens Falls this Saturday at the NYSPHSAA Final Four. Good luck to all the girls. Let's go Whalers!! Let's go Bonackers!!
The start time of tonight's Board of Education Meeting is changed.
Executive Session will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
The public session will begin at 7:30 PM.
The meeting agenda is available on line at https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/sag/Board.nsf/Public.
It's college application time! Seniors have been diligently working to complete early applications this fall with Ms. Motto during College Application Help Labs at school. The Class of 2020 collectively has submitted over 250 applications together and some students have already received their first acceptances! Recently Nicholas Marter, Assistant Director for Admissions and Financial Aid at Manhattan College visited Pierson for a College Essay Critique Lab. Seniors with essays and supplements had them reviewed before they were submitted. Kudos to all the seniors for their hard work!
Come cheer on the Pierson Field Hockey team as they play Babylon for the Class C Championship on Saturday, November 2.
12:00 pm at Patchogue-Medford High School.
There is an admission fee of $8 online or $10 at the door. All students are $5.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR PLAYOFFS GO TO: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAXI
Let's Go Whalers!!!
Pierson Volleyball vs. Greenport, October 30 5:00 pm
Anybody wishing to attend the home semi final volleyball match Wednesday, October 30, please be advised that admission will be charged. Tickets are $10 at the door. You can save $3.00 by purchasing online.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS GO TO:
https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAXI
Let's pack the gym! Wear Red and Black! Let's Go Whalers!!!
Main Street Productions
The Pierson Filmmaking Workshop
Presented by the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center
In Collaboration with the Pierson Art Program
Funded in part by The Donald Reutershan Educational Trust
Introductory Meeting Thursday October 10,2019
5:30-7:30 PM
The Pierson Filmmaking Workshop is a pilot program in filmmaking, designed and presented by the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center. The Workshop will take place during the 2019-20 school year as an after school/evening program introducing students to all aspects of filmmaking. It also will be used to develop a two-week intensive filmmaking workshop which will take place during the summer of 2020 as part of the Pierson Summer Art Workshops. The workshop will be presented by award winning professional filmmakers.
An informational meeting for students interested in the program will take place at the Sag Harbor Cinema on Thursday October 10,2017th for 5:30-7:30 pm. The meeting will include a tour of the Cinema and an in-depth discussion of the filmmaking workshop its structure and goals.
Participation in the Workshop will be limited to 15 high school students. Students interested in the workshop and attending the introductory meeting should contact Mr. Solow at psolow@sagharborschools.org .
Please view the attached images for information on upcoming Community Town Halls on Vaping.
2019 Homecoming Schedule of Events Attached.
You may view "Tips for Parenting Alcohol and Drug Free Kids" from the Town of Southampton Addiction and Recovery Committee at https://5il.co/9qty
Senior Portraits
Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Pierson Room # 1170
Kicking off the 2019-2020 New Teacher Orientation
Dr. Oliver Robinson presenting today’s Diversity and Inclusion Conference Keynote Address. #sagharborschools #diversity
Superintendent Katy Graves kicking off the Sag Harbor School District’s Diversity & Inclusion Conference. #sagharborschools
The time of Tonight’s Special Board of Education Meeting is changed to 7:30 PM.
Sag Harbor Board of Education Special Meeting
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
6:00 PM
Pierson Library
https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/sag/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
The recording of the live stream of the Pierson 2019 Graduation Ceremony may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/xt93NRyrXV4 .
Congratulations to Jordana Sobey on being elected Board of Education President and Alex Kriegsman on being elected Board of Education Vice President.
The Live Stream of the 2019 Pierson High School Graduation may be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/xt93NRyrXV4 beginning at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Today's Elementary School Beach Day is canceled.
Checkout the livestream of today's Fifth Grade Celebration at https://youtu.be/zS2LsLmy844, beginning at 11:00 AM.
Summer Art Workshops take place 7/15-8/29. The Donald Reutershan Educational trust has provided funding for the program.
Participation is on a first come first serve basis.
Info is at https://5il.co/875q . Sign up at https://forms.gle/TxiRorHxDLyFwnuu6.
Congratulations to the following students who have completed a course of study at the Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology and were recognized for their achievements at ceremonies held at Ward Technical Center and Bixhorn Technical Center this week. These students have earned academic credits while learning career skills they can apply to college and the workforce. Bravo and best wishes to:
Daniel Capurso, Audio Production
Faith Daniels, Cosmetology
Michael Denardo, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Operations Management
Kyle Fordham, Marine/Motorsports Technology
Hunter Hansen, Certified Personal Trainer
Gabrielle Morris, Practical Nursing
Varsity Athletics Awards
Location: Sag Harbor Elementary School Gymnasium
Reception for Varsity Student Athletes: 5:30 PM
Athletics Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM
Teeny Awards June 9, 2019
Congrats to the Judges’ Choice Awards: “13 the Musical” Yanni Bitis, Graham DiLorenzo, Eva Doyle, Ella Knibb, Thomas Lawton, Anna Francesca Schiavoni, and Reilly Rose Schombs.
Congratulations Winners of the Teeny Awards - June 9, 2019
Graham DiLorenzo – Lead Male in a Play
Reilly Rose Schombs – Lead Female in a Play
Lola Lama – Supporting Female in a Musical
Thomas John Schiavoni, Jr. – Outstanding Performer in a Musical
Pierson Baseball won the Southeast Regional Championship on Saturday, June 8. Matt Hall pitched a complete game to send the Whalers to the State Final Four in Binghamton next weekend. The Whalers will play Cooperstown at 5:00 pm on Friday, June 14 at Maine-Endwell High School. Let's Go Whalers!!!
Everyone is welcome to see the students heading off to prom at the Pre-prom Red Carpet Event tomorrow 5:30-6:30pm
Music & light refreshments
ATTENTION 5th Grade Families
The official start date of the Pilot Boxed Lunch Program is June 3.
An incorrect date was sent out previously.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
The middle school softball team is running a car wash and bake sale this Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Elementary School. Come out and get your car washed and support the team!
2019 School Board Election Winners:
Chris Tice (Term: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022)
Yorgos Tsibiridis (Term: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022)
Brian DeSesa (Term: May 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020)
2019 Annual Budget Vote Results:
Proposition #1 Passed
(YES 761 to NO 347) and
Proposition #2 Passed
(YES 638 to NO 463)
Board of Education Special Meeting,
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m.
Discussion: Superintendent Search Process
TONIGHT May 14: Noyac Civic Council 7:30 p.m. Old Noyac Schoolhouse: Will host candidates for the Board of Education. All Welcome!
The 2019 Pierson Middle School Literary Art Magazine, "Imagine", can be viewed online at: http://bit.ly/Pierson_MS_Imagine
Tonight:
NOTICE: Board of Education
Budget Hearing followed by Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. @ Pierson Library
Monday, May 13, 2019
Due to the weather today's middle school track meet has just been canceled.
NOTICE: Board of Education
Budget Hearing followed by Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. @ Pierson Library
Monday, May 13, 2019
The video recording of the May 7, 2019 PTSA's "Meet the Candidates Night" may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/UwWvqQgr4c8
Don't miss the "Grand Opening" of the Field with the FUN-RUN at the Elementary School! Tomorrow: Thursday, May 9th @ 2:30 PM! There will be games and music!
Don't forget to unplug and engage with those around you! This is Screen-Free Week @ Sag Harbor Elementary!
Our Town. Sag Harbor in Focus. A juried exhibition of photography by Pierson High School Students. Thursday, May 9-Wednesday, May 15 at the Sag Harbor Historic and Whaling Museum. Opening Saturday, May 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Meet the Candidates Night
Superintendent Announces January 2020 Retirement
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Budget Vote and Election
Monday May 13, 2019 @6:30 PM
At the Pierson Library
200 Jermain Avenue, Sag Harbor NY 11963
The candidates whose names will appear on the ballot for the 2019 Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election are listed below in the order they will appear on the ballot: Yorgos Tsibiridis, Caleb Kercheval, Chrisanthy Tice, Brian DeSesa, Thomas McErlean, and Julian Barrowcliffe
The School Board Election is on May 21, 2019. To be listed on the ballot, completed board candidate packets must be into the District Clerk's office by TODAY, Monday April 22, 2019 by the 5:00 PM deadline. The District Clerk's office is @ 200 Jermain Avenue. 725-5300 ext 412.
Come meet the Board of Education Candidates:
May 7: “Meet the Candidates Night”
Sponsored by the PTA/ PTSA.
Moderated by the Sag Harbor Express
7:00 p.m. Pierson Library
May 14: Noyac Civic Council
7:30 p.m. Old Noyac Schoolhouse
All Welcome!
The School Board Election is on May 21, 2019. To be on listed on the ballot, completed board candidate packets must be into the District Clerk's office by Monday April 22, 2019 by 5:00 PM. *Please keep in mind the District is closed on Thursday April 18th and Friday April 19th.
Pierson's Production of the musical The Wedding Singer is happening this weekend. Shows are Friday, April 12, @ 7:00 and Saturday, April 13, @ 2:00 and 7:00. Tickets on sale for $10 at the door while they last.
If the District does not use emergency closing days between now and April 17, school will be closed on Thursday, April 18.
If the District does not use emergency days after our return from Spring Recess on April 29, we will add May 24 and May 28 to the Memorial Day weekend.
The Key Communicators' Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 is rescheduled to Wednesday, May 8.
The School Budget Vote and Election is May 21, 2019. There will be 3 open seats. To be on the ballot you must have a completed nominating petition to the District Clerk by April 22, 2019 by 5:00 PM. Pick up petitions at the District Clerk's office or from district's website.
The Lead Teacher Presentation that was scheduled during tonight's Board of Education meeting has been postponed.
AHA Heartsaver CPR -AED Class
Tuesday, March 26, 2019- 6:30-9 pm
Pierson - room 2040
Fee: $35.00
Please rsvp to sdenis@sagharborschools.org
Class is limited to 12 people
The Pierson Girls Basketball team will be competing against Millbrook at the Southeast Regional Championship at SUNY New Paltz, 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 9. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://gofan.co/app/events/52196 Come cheer on the girls as they make their bid for the State Championships to advance to the State Final Four March 15-17. Let's go Whalers!!!
March 4, 2019 - 2 Hour Delayed Opening. Morning Pre-K and morning SHAEP are cancelled.
Come cheer on Pierson's Girls Basketball vs Mt. Sinai TODAY, Friday February 22nd, at Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station at 4:30 PM!!
STEM SUMMER PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB: The High School Research Program seeks to connect students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with Brookhaven National Laboratory researchers. The High School Research Program is a competitive summer program for current 11th grade students. It is held at the Brookhaven National Laboratory between July 8 and August 16, 2019. Any students interested in a rewarding summer experience working in a laboratory should apply!
More information and the application is all online at: https://www.bnl.gov/education/program.asp?q=219
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
All after school and evening activities are canceled.
Winter bus stops are in effect.
Channel 12 News will highlight Lady Whaler's Basketball game and undefeated season tonight at 10:50 PM. Congratulations to the Whaler's and good luck in the playoffs, Lets Go Whalers!!
Don't miss the last performance!! Today 2:00 PM:
Middle School Musical: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
Tonight 7:00 PM: Middle School Musical: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
Tonight 7:00 PM: Middle School Musical:
Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
Don't miss the Opening Night tonight of the Middle School Production of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory!! 7:00 PM!
Don't forget:
Tonight is Coaches vs Cancer Night
First Responder vs staff 5:40 pm
Pierson varsity girls basketball vs Babylon 6:30 pm
Donations accepted at the door. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and St. Baldricks Foundation.
January 25th - Spirit Night
January 29th - Coaches vs. Cancer, First Responders
February 1st - Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Bridgehampton
February 6th - Varsity Boys Basketball Senior Night
February 7th - Varsity Girls Basketball Senior Night -
for the League Championship!
Don't forget tonight is Spirit Night! Come cheer on the Whalers!!!
4:10 Youth Hoop Games
5:00 Pierson Girls Varsity vs Port Jefferson
6:15 Youth Hoop Scrimmages
7:15 Pierson Boys Varsity vs Ross
Blood Drive today, Wednesday, 8am - 2pm in the Pierson HS Gym
Congratulations to The Varsity Boys Swimming Team for the undefeated League Championship they earned with a 9-0 record. Good Luck in the playoffs!
Brian DeSesa was appointed to the vacant board seat at last night's meeting and will be sworn in on January 28th. There will be 3 board seats open at this year's election on May 21st. Petitions to be on the ballot must be submitted by April 22, 2019 to the District Clerk.
The Special Board of Education Meeting scheduled for tonight, January 15, 2019 has been cancelled.
The Board of Education would like to thank Brian DeSesa, Caleb Kercheval, and Yorgos Tsibiridis for their willingness to serve, and applying for the open seat. We look forward to getting to know them a little better during interviews on January 14, 2019, 6pm Pierson library.
Reminder: January 11, 2019 is the deadline to apply to the Board of Education for the vacant board seat. Send request to serve to boe@sagharborschools.org
Letter to the Sag Harbor Schools Community Regarding Vacant Board of Education Seat
Just a reminder there will be an early release drill today. Pierson will be dismissed at 1:31 pm and Sag Harbor Elementary will be dismissed at 2:36 pm.
There will be no shuttle bus to East Hampton sports on Friday, December 21 due to the Early Release Drill.
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 10 is cancelled.
The Pierson National Honor Society students will participate at the 15th annual Polar Bear Plunge
today Saturday December 8, 2018 @ Cooper's Beach!
Funds raised will support Heart of the Hamptons!
To support and donate go to:
https://heartofthehamptons.org/user/piersonnhs/
The Board of Education Business Meeting which was originally scheduled for December 3 is rescheduled to Monday, December 10 at 6:30 PM in the Pierson Library.
The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 3 is cancelled.
The Pierson National Honor Society students will participate at the 15th annual Polar Bear Plunge
on Saturday December 8, 2018 @ Cooper's Beach!
Funds raised will support Heart of the Hamptons!
To support and donate go to:
https://heartofthehamptons.org/user/piersonnhs/
The upcoming Digital Citizenship Workshop will take place on 12/12 at 5:00 pm in Pierson Library. The focus will be on SnapChat
Come to the High School play November 15, 16 and 17. Tickets on sale in the Main Office $7.00
Board of Education Special Meeting
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Pierson Library
6:30 PM
Agenda available on BoardDocs as of Monday, November 12, 2018.
Come to the Rube Goldberg Fair today from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM in the Pierson Middle School Gym and see the innovative Rube Goldberg Machines that have been created by students over the past two months.
EAST HAMPTON VARSITY FALL SPORTS AWARDS- TUESDAY 11/13 @ 6 PM HS CAFETERIA
Congratulations to Ben, Peter, and Penelope for qualifying for the NYSPHAA State championships. Come out and support them on November 10 at Sunken Meadow State Park. Girls class C race begins at 10:30 a.m. Boys class C race begins at 12:30 p.m. Let's Go Whalers!!!
Congratulations to Henry Brooks for qualifying for the state championship in golf this spring. This is a first time for a Pierson athlete. Way to go Henry!!
Sadly the girls volleyball season has come to an end with a very close match to Mattituck in the sectional championship game at Shorem-Wading River . Great season for the girls , let’s Go Whalers!!
Girls Volleyball down 6-1. Ladies don’t lose your drive we are cheering you on. Go whalers!
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS UPDATE:
Sorry for any confusion but this year there will be one
middle school practice prior to the
Parents/Players/Coaches meeting. Practice will be held for both volleyball and basketball today from 3:15 to 5:00 pm.
There will be a mandatory Middle School (7th/8th
grade) Parents/Players/Coaches meeting held
November 6, 6:00-7:00 pm in the Pierson Auditorium
for anyone interested in participating in girls volleyball
or boys basketball. Players are expected to attend this
meeting. There will be no practice on Tuesday,
November 6 as the meeting will count as practice.
As a reminder all athletes should be registered in FamilyID for each sport season and a current sport
physical must be on file with the nurse.
Sign up now on FamilyID for Early Winter and Winter sports.
Practices for 7th and 8th grade Early Winter Sports will begin November 5
Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Girls volleyball practice: everyone will meet in the
high school gym practice from 3:15-5:00 pm
Boys basketball practice: everyone will meet in the
middle school gym from 3:15-5:00 pm
Sadly, the Field Hockey team falls to Carle Place 7-0. Great season girls!
Halftime at the Long Island Field Hockey Championships. Pierson is down 6-0 to Carle Place.
Don’t lose steam girls we believe in you! Go whalers!
Today's Middle School Boys Soccer game has been cancelled. The boys will meet the coaches in the cafeteria at 3:00 today for an end of season meeting and to return uniforms.
There is still time to be heard. If you have not already done so, please complete our online survey for naming the former Stella Maris Facility at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StellaMarisNaming. The survey ends on November 3.
The Concert Closet
Please Donate New or Used Concert Attire!
Clothes will be collected for Pierson Middle School students in need of Concert Wear.
Boxes located at: High School Lobby & Chorus Room
October 29 - November 9, 2018
Come and cheer for the Sag Harbor Volleyball team Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the 4th Annual Pierson Volleyball Tournament! The tournament starts at 9:00AM.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thursday, October 18, 2018 is "National Wear Purple Day" to help bring attention to this issue.
"High in Plain Sight: A Substance Abuse Prevention Training" will be presented for parents/guardians on Tues., October 9 from 6:30-8:00pm in Pierson's Auditorium. REMINDER: Officer Galloway asks that students and children not attend, as that would limit what can be discussed.
Board of Education Educational Meeting
Monday, October 1, 2018
6:15 PM
Pierson LIbrary
There is a proposed executive session at the beginning of the meeting with the regular session immediately following and a proposed executive session following the regular session.
The meeting agenda can be viewed online at: http://bit.ly/SHUFSD_BoardDocs.
The latest edition of "Counseling Office & College News" is now available online at: http://bit.ly/2PSWki2.
There will be a Sag Harbor Schools Board of Education Business Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Pierson LIbrary. Proposed Executive Session followed by Regular Session. For meeting agenda and information visit: http://bit.ly/SHUFSD_BoardDocs
Assemblyman Fred Thiele will speak at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2018. The meeting will be at 6:30 PM in the Pierson Library. Mr. Thiele will share information on the East End Commuter Trains. The community is encouraged to attend this meeting.
Due to the high heat and humidity there will be a FULL HEAT ALERT today, September 6th. No practices, scrimmages or contests are permitted for the remainder of the day. Check with your coaches for schedules and meetings.
Due to today's heat, the sports meeting for 7th and 8th grade parents, players and coaches is moved to the Auditorium at 5:00 pm. Attendance is mandatory.
There is no middle school football practice today, please plan to attend this informational meeting.
The first bus of the 2018-2019 School Year arrives at the Sag Harbor Elementary School #shes #sagharborschools.org
Pierson HS Principal Nichols and Mr. Ali greet students as they arrive for the first day of school 2018-2019. #pierson #sagharborschools
Due to the high heat and humidity there will be a FULL HEAT ALERT today, September 4th. No practices, scrimmages or contests are permitted for the remainder of the day. Check with your coaches for schedules and meetings.
Superintendent Graves addresses the faculty and staff for the 2018-2019 school year. #sagharborschools
Board of Education President January Kerr delivers opening day remarks to faculty and staff to kick off the 2018-2019 school year. #sagharborschools
The 2018-2019 Welcome Back Letter from the Superintendent can now be found online at: http://5il.co/4o89.
Can't find something on our new websites? Have a suggestion or comment about the new websites? Please fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/fqTELKB2mGeJjYz62
Board of Education Business Meeting
Monday, August 27, 2018
Pierson Library
6:00 p.m.
The agenda is is available on the district's BoardDocs site at: https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/sag/Board.nsf/Public
Board of Education Business Meeting
Monday, August 13, 2018
Pierson Library
6:30 p.m.
The agenda is is available on the district's BoardDocs site at: https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/sag/Board.nsf/Public
Happy Monday!