Student groups across the district spread holiday joy through gift drives during the month of December.

At the high school, the Student Organization sponsored the annual Holiday Magic Gift Drive. The program resulted in the donation of toys to 58 local children. To celebrate the success of the drive, the Student Organization held its third annual Ugly Sweater Contest, of which student Joe Bardram was declared the winner.

The elementary school’s guidance department also held a successful gift drive. The annual Holiday Help program yielded donations of coats, boots and toys for 24 Port Jefferson children. Also assisting in the effort was the Port Jefferson Fire Department, which donated funds to help purchase additional wish list items.