The ALS Ride for Life stopped in Center Moriches on May 18 as part of its major advocacy event. Patients who have ALS led the ride that first stopped at the middle and high schools, and then made its way to Clayton Huey Elementary School. The Ride for Life was welcomed by elementary school students holding handmade signs and posters with messages of hope.

Throughout the month of May, or ALS Awareness Month, the Center Moriches school community raised money for the cause through several fundraisers and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. At the Ride for Life ceremony, the district presented the organization with a $4,000 check to support patient services. Additionally, Center Moriches High School student Romina Lopez-Flores gave a powerful speech about how ALS has affected her family and the importance of continuing the fight.

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Date Added: 5/22/2023

The Center Moriches School District held its Cultures Around the World event on May 16 and invited students and their families to experience the traditions of several countries. Classrooms throughout Clayton Huey Elementary School each represented a different nation. Once inside, students could experience music of that country and complete an art activity. Students stamped their passports as they ventured through the halls, or across the globe.

Additionally, several performance groups took the stage. Elementary performers, the secondary jazz band, Poospatuck Reservation cultural dancers and drama club performers all stepped in front of an audience to share songs and dances. The event brought the Center Moriches community together while celebrating diversity.

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Date Added: 5/17/2023

Congratulations to our Center Moriches students who participated in the Special Olympics Long Island Region Spring Games on May 6! Student-athletes from across the area competed in events in several categories including track and field, swimming, tennis and powerlifting.

Justice Rodriguez and Anthony Ovalle earned gold medals in the 50-meter dash for their respective divisions. Additionally, Justice won a silver medal in the turbo javelin and Anthony won the gold!

Date Added: 5/9/2023

Center Moriches High School held a Ride for Life and Ice Bucket Challenge kickoff in honor of ALS Awareness Month. Members of the ALS Ride for Life organization visited Center Moriches High School to share their mission of raising research funds, supporting patients and families and raising public awareness. Later this month, the Ride for Life advocacy event will make a stop in Center Moriches.

Additionally, Center Moriches High School kicked off its Ice Bucket Challenge. In the challenge, participants have a bucket of cold water poured over their head, then nominate others to do the same. The chain reaction promotes awareness of the disease and is soaking the whole high school community.

Date Added: 5/4/2023

Center Moriches High School students taking IB Social and Cultural Anthropology connected with students from the Westminster Academy in London. Like Center Moriches High School, the Westminster Academy is an IB World School. Students were able to discuss their class content with students from across the globe via Zoom.

Ahead of the international call, students put together a joint presentation including introductions, shared content and linked work. Several students presented on contemporary issues, which is one of the focuses of the course. They also had a free exchange, where students asked questions about cultural norms, healthcare systems in each country and what they would look forward to about visiting the U.S. or London.

Despite being thousands of miles away, students realized they have more in common than they thought. The opportunity aligned with the course itself, which allows students to explore and understand humankind in all its diversity.

Date Added: 4/24/2023