Congratulations to Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School wrestlers Marvin Pineda Lobo (145 lbs.) and Malik Leftenant (220 lbs.), who were named Suffolk County Champions at the Division 1 Suffolk County Wrestling Championship. This is the first time Copiague had two county champions since 1989. They will both be going to the New York State tournament in early March.

During the week of Feb. 3-7, Copiague School District celebrated National School Counseling Week to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the school system. This year’s theme was “School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans.” National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselors Association, highlights the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School will debut Fiddler on the Roof for three evening shows on March 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children under 12.

Be sure to get your tickets in the high school today - this is a show not to be missed!

Spreading some love, joy and smiles this Valentine’s Day, members of the Builders Club at Copiague Middle School visited with locals at Tanner Park Senior Center. As part of a yearly tradition, now in its 17th year, the students spend the morning with the senior citizens. The Builders Club, the junior version of the Key Club, is run by adviser Maria Ostrofsky. 

Each senior citizen was hand-delivered a rose and a handmade card by a member of the Builder Club to help brighten their day. The students spent time getting to know the local members of the community. There was plenty of time to play games, chat and even hit the dance floor to learn some new moves.  

Fifth graders in Ms. Graziano’s class at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School worked on a literacy assignment related to the book “Esperanza Rising.” After completing the book, the students worked in groups where they recreated the ending, made their own comic strip, wrote about the pros and cons of different scenarios in the book and illustrated a scene.