Port Jefferson School District
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Homecoming 2026 was one for the books. It started with a pep rally that brought our entire middle school and high school together, so loud you could barely hear yourself. Then, as night fell, the p...
October 30, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sport event management students recently engaged in an immersive field trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.“Our students learned about various pr...
October 30, 2026
Two Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students were named semifinalists in the prestigious 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors Deia Colosi and Avery Eisaman were selected based o...
October 28, 2026
The fifth-grade art club at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, in the Port Jefferson School District, spread hope through their creative works during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. I...
October 26, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students in the Port Jefferson environmental club and LEO club recently participated in a spirited beach cleanup event at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Led by LISEC e...
October 15, 2026
The Port Jefferson fishing club participated in hands-on learning in the local ecosystem during a recent trip. Twenty-four middle school and high school students climbed aboard the vessel the Celti...
October 13, 2026
Homecoming week starts tomorrow, and our students are ready! Pajama day. Pep rally. A senior class with unfinished tug-of-war business. And one very bright night on Main Street. All they need now i...
October 12, 2026
Four Earl L. Vandermeulen High School girls volleyball players were recently named to Newsday’s list of the top 100 high school players on Long Island: seniors Ava Reilly, Thea Mangels and Lina DeL...
October 8, 2026
Dear Port Jefferson Community,From October 13 through 17, we will come together as a community to celebrate Royal Pride during our homecoming week. Homecoming is a wonderful opportunity to showcase...
October 5, 2026
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In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, students throughout the Port Jefferson School District honored those who lost their lives, as well as the courageous first responders.“As our Distr...
September 17, 2026
Welcome Back to School Year 2026-2027! We hope the year is off to a good start!SEPTA is growing and we have a lot of wonderful community events and guest speakers planned for this year.Please join ...
September 14, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Sean Grossman was named to Newsday’s list of the top 50 Long Island high school boys cross country runners for the 2026 season."Sean Grossman is everything y...
September 11, 2026
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September 8, 2026
September 4, 2026
Dear Port Jefferson School District Community,As a Board of Education, one of our primary responsibilities is to be good stewards of the district’s property and financial resources. As part of our ...
August 27, 2026
Adam Sherrard is stepping into a new role as he enters his ninth year as an administrator in the Port Jefferson School District. Previously serving as the District’s Director of Health, Physical Ed...
August 19, 2026
The special education office of the Port Jefferson School District is moving to a new location. The department’s office has relocated from the District administration building to Port Jefferson Mid...
August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026
Our PreK Royals are invited to meet their teachers and drop off supplies. Click the link for more information.
July 30, 2026
Kindergarteners and parents, join us for the Kindergarten Bus Orientation and Playdate, hosted by our PTA. Click the link for more information.
July 30, 2026
We cannot wait to meet our new Royal families! Click the link to learn about our New Family Orientation.
July 30, 2026
The 2026-2027 School Calendar is available for our school community. Click this link to view the document on our website. Hard copies will be arriving in resident's mailboxes in early August.
July 30, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as a School of Distinction for the 2025-2026 school year, an honor that cele...
July 24, 2026
BOARD OF EDUCATION 7.16.2026 REMINDERThe Port Jefferson School District Board of Education Reorganization Meeting will be held tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. in the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School (LGR)...
July 15, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026, marking a memorable milestone as seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas surrounded by family, f...
July 13, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School transformed into an unforgettable global destination as students celebrated the 2026 Senior Prom with this year's immersive theme, One Night, One World. The annual ...
July 7, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District recently celebrated the success of its First Annual Unified Field Day and Choose to Include Day, a culminating event that brought together students who participat...
July 6, 2026
The Edna Louise Spear Elementary School community recently came together to celebrate a special milestone as fifth-grade students were honored during the school’s Moving Up Ceremony.The ceremony re...
June 26, 2026
Port Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce that eighth-grade student MakayLyn Bourjolly has been awarded the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Private Study Grant Scholarship f...
June 23, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District proudly recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff, and retirees during its June 9 Board of Education meeting, highlighting the many individuals whose contri...
June 22, 2026
June 18, 2026
Superintendent of Schools Jessica Schmettan and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Principal John Ruggero recently attended the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association’s annual luncheon, wh...
June 16, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Narin Karakurum has been selected as the Outstanding Senior Science Student by the Science Department at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, a distinguished re...
June 15, 2026
Talented seventh-and eighth-grade string student musicians from Port Jefferson Middle School recently showcased their musical abilities at the String Chamber Music Festival, delivering impressive p...
June 12, 2026
First-grade students at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School recently participated in an engaging and educational Community Day, designed to help students understand the connection between their dai...
June 11, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School is proud to announce a new partnership with the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New York. Through this meaningful collaboration, the organization g...
June 5, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District is proud to announce that Earl L. Vandermeulen High School has earned Platinum distinction on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, the highest leve...
June 4, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly hosted its College Signing Day ceremony honoring four senior student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the co...
June 4, 2026
The Port Jefferson Royal Robotics Team showcased outstanding skill, teamwork, and innovation at the first Robotics Long Island Regional competition held last week at Hofstra University. The three-d...
May 28, 2026
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School proudly celebrated the outstanding achievement of 28 fourth and fifth-grade students who recently competed in the 9th Annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club Competition, a...
May 22, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Kieran Cassey has been recognized at the Suffolk County Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on April 30, 2026, at Suffolk Y JCC. The meaningful evening c...
May 22, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School junior Nicholas Rodriguez was selected as one of 17 student representatives from Section XI to attend the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NY...
May 19, 2026
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School welcomed back its annual Instrument Petting Zoo recently, giving second-grade students an exciting introduction to the world of music.Members of the Earl L. Vand...
May 15, 2026
Port Jefferson Middle School’s Science Olympiad team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 New York State Science Olympiad Competition, earning a 25th-place overall finish out of 217 sch...
May 15, 2026
Port Jefferson Middle School students recently showcased their musical talents at the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Suffolk Chamber Music Festival. During the festival, students p...
May 14, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District proudly hosted a heartfelt Wall of Fame induction ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Roderick “Rod” Cawley, a beloved science teacher, legendary coach, and ...
May 11, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District is proud to present a proposed budget of $50,531,381 that reflects a modest 2.28 percent budget increase over the current year and a tax levy increase of 1.99 per...
May 8, 2026
Students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson demonstrated outstanding leadership and community engagement as they participated in this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Association...
May 5, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District has once again been honored with the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, marking the twentieth year the district has ...
May 4, 2026
Students from the Port Jefferson School District were recognized for their creativity and environmental stewardship at this year’s Port Jefferson Village Arbor Day Celebration.Students in grades K–...
May 1, 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly announces the Class of 2026 valedictorian, Max Kronberg, and salutatorian, Narin Karakurum. Both students exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and a d...
May 1, 2026
April 30, 2026
Science teachers Amanda Perovich and Gregory Gorniok of Earl L. Vandermeulen High School recently participated in the “Exploring Laboratory-Based Field Trips” program at Brookhaven National Laborat...
April 29, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District is seeking nominations for its Wall of Fame that honors former students and faculty members for extraordinary achievements in academics, school and community serv...
April 29, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District is one of the seven school districts partnering with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in the implementation of the CARE Initiative (Comprehensive Assistance, Resou...
April 28, 2026
The Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Chapter 2172 of the Tri-M Music Honor Society proudly hosted its 19th annual Honors Recital and Induction Ceremony on April 15, celebrating the musical achievem...
April 22, 2026
The 5th Grade Art Club from Edna Louise Spear Elementary School recently embarked on an enriching field trip to the Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University, where students experienced the Landsc...
April 21, 2026
The regular monthly business meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education will be held on May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School. Call t...
April 17, 2026
Port Jefferson School District is pleased to announce the soft launch of its newly redesigned district website, now powered by SmartSite, on Friday, April 17. This upgrade marks an important step f...
April 17, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District proudly hosted its annual Superintendent’s Conference Day EdCamp, continuing a tradition of meaningful professional learning and collaboration among educators and...
April 15, 2026
Before heading into their spring break, coaches and student-athletes from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School visited Edna Louise Spear Elementary School for a day of reading, activity, and connection...
April 14, 2026
The stage is set, and the spotlight is shining on the talented student from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, who proudly presented Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical, a vibrant celebr...
April 13, 2026
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School welcomed a special guest from the Suffolk County Police Department as Officer Allison visited the school to speak with third, fourth, and fifth-grade students du...
April 1, 2026
Students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly represented their school and community at the 2026 New York State Science Olympiad Competition, held March 20–22 at Le Moyne College. Competin...
March 30, 2026
The Port Jefferson Middle and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School community proudly hosted its 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event in 2026, continuing a growing tradition of student-centered ph...
March 23, 2026
In celebration of the Year of the Tree, Port Jefferson School District’s 6th-grade students recently enjoyed a memorable field trip to Benner’s Farm, where they participated in an engaging, hands-o...
March 19, 2026
The Port Jefferson School District is proud to announce that numerous talented student musicians have been selected to participate in this year’s Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA)...
March 19, 2026
The Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team earned an impressive 5th-place finish at the Suffolk County Regional Division B Science Olympiad Competition, held at Murphy Junior High Schoo...
March 12, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
Dear Port Jefferson School Community,I am writing to provide an important update on the ongoing financial impacts of the Child Victims Act (CVA) on our school district. As you may recall from my pr...
March 6, 2026
The Port Jefferson Middle School Drama Club dazzled audiences with its spirited production of Aladdin Jr. earlier this month. Featuring a vibrant ensemble of both new and seasoned performers, the s...
February 27, 2026
February 11, 2026
📣 REMINDER: Author Visit Order Forms Due TOMORROW! 📣✍️📖 We’re so excited to welcome Darren Sardelli — award-winning poet, performer, and beloved children’s book author! 🗓️ Tomorrow is the LAST day ...
February 5, 2026
Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.ParentS...
August 28, 2025
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August 28, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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