Physical Exam & Immunization Requirements - Reminder

Dear Parents and Guardians, The Shoreham-Wading River School District would like to acquaint you with policies related to student physical exams and immunization requirements.  It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to have their child(ren) up to date with their vaccinations and physicals. If you are not sure, please contact your physician or the school nurse.   Physical Examinations : New York State requires that all kindergartners, students entering grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and all new entrants into the district have a health examination. Completed physical examination forms must be submitted to the health office within 30 days of the start of school. Sports physicals satisfy the 7th, 9th, and 11th grade physical requirements. A health examination done within 12 months of the first day of school will also satisfy this policy.  Click here for Health Examination Form or ask your physician for a copy and submit it to the health office. If written medical documentation of health examination is not received within 30 days of the start of school, the student will be scheduled to be examined by the school physician.    Immunization Requirements :  Please  click here for school entrance/attendance immunization requirements. To avoid non-compliance and possible removal from school, your child’s immunizations and documentation must be current. Miller Avenue School : Kindergarten – Students entering kindergarten must have their second MMR and second Varicella. Please check with your pediatrician to ensure that your child is up-to date on their vaccinations for entering kindergarten.    Albert Prodell Middle School : Grade 6 - Students entering 6th grade who have reached 11 years of age must receive a Tdap vaccine. Ten-year-old students who are entering 6th grade are expected to receive a Tdap vaccine when they turn 11 years old.   Entering Grade 7 – Students entering 7th grade must receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine  before the first day of school. If your child had their first dose as a 6th grader, then another dose is not required until entering 12th grade.    SWR  High School : Entering 12th grade  – Students entering 12th grade must receive their second dose of Meningococcal vaccine  before the first day of school.   BETWEEN NOW AND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, PLEASE MAIL, EMAIL, OR DROP OFF YOUR CHILD’S PHYSICAL AND IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION AS SOON AS THEY ARE COMPLETE.  ​Thank you, SWR School Nurses  

Thursday, Jul 17 2025

Community Notification of Sex Offender

Dear Parents/Guardians, Our district has been notified by the Suffolk County Police Department that a Level 1 (low risk) sex offender resides in the 11786 area. Name: Dylan Daube Description: White male, 5'11", 180 lbs, black hair, brown eyes DOB: 10/18/02 Address: Address not available for Level 1 Information received by the District pursuant to Meghan's Law is available in the principal's office of each school building. This same information can be secured from  the Parents for Megan's Law helpline at 631-689-2672 or their website,  www.parentsformeganslaw.org . For additional information about the Sex Offender Registration Act, please visit  www.criminaljustice.ny.gov  or call 1-800-262-3257. Please be aware that it is  illegal  to use this information to commit a crime against, or to engage in illegal discrimination or harassment of those identified. We are dedicated to the safety of our children. All of our schools have strict sign-in/sign-out procedures. All visitors must first report to the main entrance for a visitor's pass which must be worn during their visit. Visitors are screened for any sex offender designations. As you know, the Shoreham-Wading River community is a safe and pleasant place to live and raise a family. Please continue to speak with your children about safety and vigilance outside the home. Sincerely,

Friday, May 23 2025

School Emergency Communications

Dear Parents and Guardians, I am writing to inform you about one of the District's emergency communication procedures. Your child's safety is our highest priority, and we want to ensure you know what to expect if an emergency situation occurs. In emergency situations (evacuations, lockouts, or lockdowns), you will initially receive: A pre-recorded call A text message An email alert These initial communications will identify the affected school and the nature of the situation, allowing us to alert you rapidly. Additional updates and directions will follow as soon as possible.  The full letter detailing our emergency communication protocols, including specific messaging for different scenarios, is attached. Please take a moment to review this information. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety and security procedures, please contact my office at any time. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe. Sincerely, Gerard W. Poole  Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, May 21 2025

Dangerous Social Media Trend

Dear Parents and Guardians, The District has received a bulletin from Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding a dangerous social media trend known as the Chromebook Trend or  Chromebook Challenge that encourages students to insert lead or metal items like paperclips, pushpins, aluminum foil, and mechanical pencils into the USB port of their Chromebook forcing an electrical short circuit. This action can result in the failure of the lithium-ion battery in the device, posing a serious fire risk and the production of large quantities of toxic and flammable vapor. Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the laptop can go into thermal runaway causing the release of flammable and toxic vapors. These vapors can ignite causing fires and explosions. Response: Do not touch the device! Stay as far away from it as possible. If safe to do so, ensure you remove the power source if the device is plugged into an outlet for charging. Follow your fire evacuation plan. Utilize the R.A.C.E.  acronym.  R - Rescue or remove anyone from the immediate area of the event  A - Alarm / notify the building occupants by activating the fire alarm system  C - Confine the area by closing the door behind you when evacuating E - Evacuate the building. Do not stay in the area of the device even if there is no visible flame. The smoke released from a battery is toxic and flammable. Extinguish the fire only if it is blocking your exit path and you are trapped. Lithium-ion batteries require specialized techniques to properly extinguish them. Do not attempt to fight a fire if you are not trained to do so.  If a device is tampered with at school and it does not fail (catch fire, explode or create vapor), it can still fail and cause a fire or explosion at a much later time when the device is off property such as on a school bus or at home or left unattended.  If a device has been tampered with, do not plug the device in to a power source to charge it.

Friday, May 16 2025

Vote for SWR!

Dear Community and Staff, The SWR Boys and Girls JV and Varsity Lacrosse teams, along with the cheerleaders, have been nominated for the Long Island Spring Sports Hero Challenge for their participation in LaxOut Cancer.  You can vote every day starting today through Thursday, May 22nd. Please watch their video (put Shoreham-Wading River into search bar), cast your vote, and share with friends! ✅   Vote here for Lax Out Cancer:   https://www.teamup4community.org/l-i-spring-sports-heroes-video-challenge-2025  

Thursday, May 15 2025

Megan's Law Notification

Dear Parents and Guardians, Our district has been made aware that a Level 3 sex offender has been seen in the Wading River area. Name: Kerry Kotler Description: White Male DOB: 11/23/58 Address: Homeless This same information can be secured from the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services website,  www.criminaljustice.ny.gov  or by calling 1-800-262-3257 or the Parents for Megan's Law helpline at 631-689-2672 or their website,  www.parentsformeganslaw.org . Please be aware that it is  illegal  to use this information to commit a crime against, or to engage in illegal discrimination or harassment of those identified. We are dedicated to the safety of our children. All of our schools have strict sign-in/sign-out procedures. All visitors must first report to the main entrance for a visitor's pass which must be worn during their visit. Visitors are screened for any sex offender designations. As you know, the Shoreham-Wading River community is a safe and pleasant place to live and raise a family. Please continue to speak with your children about safety and vigilance outside the home. Sincerely, Gerard W. Poole Superintendent of Schools

Thursday, May 15 2025

BOE Highlights - May 6, 2025

BOE Highlights Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025   Highlights: Katelyn Roberts, Ex-Officio Student Trustees gave updates on High School happenings, sports, and upcoming events. In his Superintendent's Report, Mr. Poole highlighted some of the many events, activities, and accomplishments taking place throughout the District and specific to each building. High School Principal Mr. Pugliese introduced Sophomore Mia Wentz who regaled the audience with a piano performance of Liebesträume by Franz Liszt. Along with Mr. Pugliese, music teachers Mr. Creighton, Ms. Meli, Mr. Verity, and Mr. Samonte recognized the SCMEA, LISFA, NYSCAME, and Fine & Performing Art Scholar students from across the District. Assistant Principal Mr. Lilla introduced the High School Student Government leaders: President Trey Dietz (Senior), and Vice-President, Anthony Mango (Junior) who discussed their organization's recent and upcoming projects. STEM Director Dr. Paolicelli introduced Ms. Schaefer who serves as the SPARK BNL Advisor. Ms. Schaefer then presented three students from the club who shared updates on their research projects. Mr. Heyward, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, announced and congratulated seven teachers for receiving tenure this year. Mr. Arcuri, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, presented the 2025-2026 school budget. This presentation covered all aspects of the budget including the propositions. The Board approved, among other things, a field trip, HS tennis/basketball court maintenance projects, and Health & Services contracts. The Board adopted several updated policies, including Policy 4770 Graduation Requirements. The updated policy requires that beginning with the Class of 2029, all students will have completed a half-year course in digital literacy and a half-year course in financial literacy upon graduation. All BOE meetings are livestreamed. You can access the link on our homepage before each meeting.   BOE Meeting Videos 2024-2025 BOE Meeting Dates BOE Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Friday, May 09 2025

LaxOut Cancer - May 10, 2025

Tuesday, May 06 2025

Nominate Former Staff for SWR Alumni Hall of Fame

Dear SWR Parents and Guardians, The Shoreham-Wading River School District is proud to announce that nominations are now open for our annual SWR Staff Hall of Fame. This recognition honors former employees who have made exceptional contributions to our school community during their tenure. We invite you to nominate deserving individuals who have positively impacted the lives of students, colleagues, and our broader community. Honorees will be celebrated and formally inducted during our annual convocation ceremony. To be eligible, nominees must have: Served a minimum of 10 years at SWR Been retired for at least 5 years Your input is invaluable in helping us recognize those who have shaped our district's legacy of excellence. Please take a moment to complete our nomination form using the link below: SWR Staff Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form Thank you for helping us honor the dedicated professionals who have made a lasting difference in our school community.

Tuesday, Apr 01 2025

BOE Highlights

​ ​ BOE Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Board of Education Meeting ​ Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Highlights: ​ Jocelyn Nastasi, Ex-Officio Student Trustees gave updates on High School happenings, sports, and upcoming events. In his Superintendent's Report, Mr. Poole highlighted some of the many events, activities, and accomplishments taking place throughout the District and specific to each building. Ms. Smith, Principal of Miller Avenue introduced the advisors and the student members of the Miller Avenue Leadership Club and Student Council. Their presentations can be found here: MA Leadership Club Presentation and MA Student Council Presentation Mr. Arcuri, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, gave his second presentation of the Budget Overview for the 2025-2026 school year covering Federal Grants, District Reserve Balances, Tax Levy Limit, Transportation RFP, and Proposition #2 (Capital Reserve Expenditure Proposition) and #3 (Authorization to Establish a Capital Reserve). With voter approval, Proposition #2 is for the use of capital reserves for renovation projects at K-8 buildings for windows, ceilings, and casements, and for funding of important technology projects. Proposition 2 is also for the renovation of the existing turf field. It does not include funding for a new turf field. Mr. Arcuri’s presentation can be found here: Budget Presentation, March 11, 2025 The Board approved, among other things, two students to attend the DECA National competition, election inspectors for the budget vote and school board election, and declaration of obsolete equipment. The District Clerk announced that Candidate Packets are available for the two Board of Education Trustee seats that are open for the term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. Packets can be picked up at the District Office and are due by Monday, April 21st by 4:00 p.m.  All BOE meetings are livestreamed. You can access the link on our homepage before each meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOE Meeting Videos ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 BOE Meeting Dates ​ ​ ​ ​ BOE Meeting Agendas and Minutes ​ ​

Thursday, Mar 13 2025