Students at Robert Frost Middle School were buzzing at this year’s spelling bee, held on Feb. 25. A total of 44 students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades competed in classroom mini-bees before winners moved on to the buildingwide competition. After 18 rounds, eighth grader Shayan Hassan was named the winner, with fellow eighth graders Giada Livingston in second place and Nath Fahl in third. Hassan and Livingston qualified to move on and compete in the regional Bay Shore Buzz Countywide Middle School Spelling Bee, hosted at Bay Shore Middle School on March 14 against winners from around Suffolk County, with Hassan winning second place overall after 28 rounds of competition. 

“Congratulations to all participants,” Director of ELA, Reading and Library Justin Uliano said.

Date Added: 3/25/2025

Robert Frost Middle School’s “We Can Do Both" movement highlights students who embrace both sports and music, showcasing that it’s possible to excel in both. During Music in Our Schools Month in March, these student-athletes proudly shared photos with their sports uniforms and musical instruments, demonstrating their commitment, passion and dedication to both their athletic and musical pursuits. 

“This movement is a celebration of the balance and versatility that comes from being involved in both sports and music,” Robert Frost Chorus Director Grace Donofrio said.

Date Added: 3/21/2025

Hosted by Director of Mathematics and Business Christine Gill and math teacher Lauren Kalinowski, Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School held its second annual Pi Day celebration on March 14 in the gymnasium, running through all nine periods of the school day. During each of these hour-long periods, students could choose to participate in one competition and one craft at Pi-themed activity stations. Highlights include a pi reciting contest, cookie measuring, trivia challenge, paper chain construction, song creation, hula hoop and ring tosses, and a messy race to eat whipped cream off small dessert plates.

During the last 10 minutes of each period, the winning student of each contest earned the unique and entertaining right to “pie” a teacher, administrator or Board of Education member in the face with a paper plate full of whipped cream, continuing a tradition that brought lots of laughter, fun and unforgettable memories.  
Several Robert Frost students were able to recite hundreds of digits of pi.

Champions from each period with the total amount of digits recited were: Victor Luna (532),  Abigail Daniel (197), Zoey Eisenoff (159), Rabitah Ferdousy (133), Zara Irfan (112), Sarai Ponce (103), Alyssa Jones (100), Anthony Zakaria (100), Sujin Paudel (80), Kingston Treco (69), Niall Rampershad (66), Hailey Cannet (63), Tasnuva Samia (61), Portia Cangiano (58), Hewlynn Beneesh (57), Sofia Genao (54), Nathaniel Fahl (52) and Hooria Usman (50).

Deer Park High School recently welcomed eighth graders from Robert Frost Middle School for an engaging and informative Elective Assembly, designed to introduce them to the many opportunities awaiting them in high school.

During the event, students met with high school administration and guidance counselors, gaining valuable insights into their transition to ninth grade. They also enjoyed an exciting presentation by student representatives, showcasing a variety of extracurricular activities. High school teachers introduced the diverse elective course offerings, helping students explore their academic and creative interests for the upcoming school year.

In addition to these informative sessions, students had the chance to walk through the high school hallways, visiting key locations such as The Roost, auditorium, library and chorus room. This firsthand experience gave them a glimpse into their future school environment, building excitement for the next chapter of their educational journey.

“This event is a fantastic opportunity for our incoming students to experience the energy and excitement of Deer Park High School,” Associate Principal Dr. Dina Pannone said. “We want them to feel welcomed, supported and inspired as they take this important next step in their education. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2029 to Deer Park High School!”

Date Added: 3/20/2025

The Deer Park High School Black Student Union and Robert Frost Middle School Cultural Awareness Club proudly hosted their annual Black History Month showcase on Feb. 27. This family-friendly, communitywide event was not only a celebration of Black history and culture but also a fundraiser for the BSU’s Empowerment through Education Scholarship. This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” honored the profound contributions of Black Americans in shaping the workforce and creating pathways for change.

The event, hosted by BSU President Christian McMillian, Vice President Ceica Pierre and faculty adviser Aleisha Forbes, featured dynamic student performances including the high school’s Phoenix Choir, marching band, and cheer and step teams. Attendees were also treated to a moving Haitian folk poem by Lynn-Chloe Jasmin and an insightful panel discussion with members of Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities.

Informative workshops were led by the school and public libraries on literacy and education, the Cayuga Centers of Harlem on immigrant support, and the school’s College and Career Center on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the Educational Opportunity Program.

“Thank you to all who attended and supported this powerful night of learning, celebration and unity,” Forbes said.

Date Added: 3/12/2025