Port Jefferson School District

Homecoming Week

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 Port Jefferson Girls Volleyball Players Named Among Long Island’s Best

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

Homecoming October 13-17

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

Port Jefferson Students Honor Heroes and Those Lost on 9/11 With Moving Tributes

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

SEPTA Meeting Tonight at 7pm VIRTUALLY! All are Welcome!

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

Port Jefferson’s Sean Grossman Named One of Long Island’s Top Cross Country Runners

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

Port Jefferson UFSD Remembers 9-11

September 10, 2026

SNAP Benefits Information & Resources for Families

September 8, 2026

SEPTA Information Flyer

September 4, 2026

Board of Education Statement Regarding Scraggy Hill Property

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

Port Jefferson School District’s 6–12 Associate Principal Welcomes New Role

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

Port Jefferson School District Special Education Office Announces New Location

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

Port Jefferson Homecoming

August 10, 2026

PreK Meet and Greet

Our PreK Royals are invited to meet their teachers and drop off supplies. Click the link for more information.

July 30, 2026

Kindergarten Bus Ride

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

New Family Orientation

We cannot wait to meet our new Royal families! Click the link to learn about our New Family Orientation.

July 30, 2026

2026-2027 School Calendar

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 Earns NYSPHSAA School of Distinction Award

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 REMINDER

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 Celebrates the Class of 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 Senior Prom Takes Students Around the World with One Night, One World

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

First Annual Unified Field Day and Choose to Include Day at Port Jefferson

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

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School Celebrates Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony

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 Cellist Earns Prestigious LISFA Scholarship

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

Port Jefferson Board of Education Celebrates Student Achievement, Staff Excellence, and Distinguished Service

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

Senior Portrait and Chalk the Walk Video

June 18, 2026

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Valedictorian Honored at Suffolk County School Superintendents’ Luncheon

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 Honored as Outstanding Senior Science Student

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

Port Jefferson Middle School Musicians Shine at String Chamber Music Festival

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

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School First Graders Explore Careers During Community Day

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 Partners with the Society of Mayflower Descendants to Award Student Scholarships

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Earns Platinum Recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll

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 Celebrates Student-Athletes at College Signing Day Ceremony

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

Port Jefferson Robotics Team Excels at FIRST Long Island Regional Competition

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 Students Earn Top 10 Finish at Suffolk Zone Fit Club Competition

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 Recognized at Suffolk County Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

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 Student-Athlete Attends NYSPHSAA Student Leadership Conference

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

Instrumental Petting Zoo Returns to Edna Louise Spear Elementary School

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 Science Olympiad Team Excels at New York State Competition

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 Participate in LISFA Suffolk Chamber Music Festival

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

Port Jefferson School District Hosts Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring Roderick “Rod” Cawley

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

Port Jefferson School District’s 2026-2027 Budget: Maintaining Excellence Through Efficiency and Fiscal Responsibility

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Students Shine at Rotary Youth Leadership Conference

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

Port Jefferson School District Earns National Recognition as One of the Best Communities for Music Education for Twentieth Year

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

Port Jefferson Students Honored at Village Arbor Day Celebration

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 Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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

Athletic Summer Camp

April 30, 2026

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Science Teachers Participate in Brookhaven National Laboratory Program

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

Port Jefferson Seeks Wall of Fame Nominations

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

Port Jefferson School District Partners with Stony Brook’s CARE Initiative

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Hosts 19th Annual Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction and Honors Recital

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

Edna Louise Spear Elementary 5th Grade Art Club Visits Zuccaire Gallery for Inspiring MFA Exhibition

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

PORT JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE

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 Soft Launches New, User-Friendly Website on SmartSite Platform

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

Port Jefferson School District Hosts Successful Superintendent’s Conference Day EdCamp

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Student-Athletes and Coaches Host Sports Fair at Edna Louise Spear Elementary

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Proudly Presents Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical

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 Hosts Suffolk County Police Officer for Student Safety Assembly

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

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Science Olympiad Team Earns Top-Half Finish at State Competition

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

Port Jefferson Schools Host 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event, Surpassing $50,000 Raised for Childhood Cancer Research

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

Port Jefferson 6th Graders Celebrate the Year of the Tree with Maple Sugaring Adventure at Benner’s Farm

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

Port Jefferson Music Students Selected for SCMEA All-County Festival

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

Port Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad Team Earns 5th Place at Suffolk County Regional Competition

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

Welcome to ParentSquare!

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. ParentSquare pr...

March 11, 2026

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March 11, 2026

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March 11, 2026

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March 11, 2026

CVA Advocacy News

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

Port Jefferson Middle School Drama Club Presents a Magical Production of Aladdin Jr.

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

Family Fun Night TONIGHT!!

February 11, 2026

Last Call for Book Orders

📣 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