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June Is Upon Us!
The month of June has started strong! This week alone, we had three field days, a concert, and three different evening award ceremonies. It was a great pleasure of mine to attend these events and see the joy on the faces of our students, staff, and families.
As we look ahead to the final weeks of the school year, I’m excited for the celebrations still to come, including more field days, student performances, and our beloved moving up and commencement ceremonies. These milestone moments are some of the most heartwarming of the year. While we will all be selfishly sad to see our seniors leave us, we know they are well prepared to do great things and carry the spirit of Harborfields wherever they go.
Suffolk Zone PE Winners
Please join me in congratulating this year’s Suffolk Zone Leadership Award winners!
Harborfields High School: Florence Fisherman, Tyler Tom
Oldfield Middle School: Sydney Gilfedder, Joey Poller
Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School: Jack Kelly, Lexi Little, Wright Powell
The Suffolk Zone Leadership Award recognizes students in Grades 5, 8, and 12 who demonstrate exceptional leadership and excellence in Physical Education. Recipients have earned high marks in both Physical Education and academics, while consistently demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, and a commitment to serving as positive role models for their peers. Keep up the great work, we are so proud of you!
Celebrating Outstanding Academic Achievement
At the annual Cum Laude Awards Breakfast, high school seniors were recognized for their academic achievements and years of hard work. Students were honored with medals based on their unweighted GPAs: Summa Cum Laude (97.00–100.00 grade point average), Magna Cum Laude (95.00–96.99 grade point average), and Cum Laude (93.00–94.99 grade point average). Congratulations to all of our honorees on this outstanding accomplishment!
Fashion Classes Welcome Industry Experts
The Advanced Fashion I & II classes at Harborfields High School welcomed industry experts Joe Kassner and Penny Payne to share their expertise with students. Mr. Kassner, a district parent and professional costume designer, spoke about his career in local theater and showcased several of his most creative, custom-built designs. Ms. Payne toured the fashion classroom, viewed the students' handmade apparel, and offered valuable professional feedback based on her extensive career with Simplicity Patterns and local theater costume design.
It was an enjoyable educational experience for everyone in Ms. Rottkamp’s fashion program!
SEPTA Appreciation Dinner - Please Join Us!
We hope you can join us on Tuesday, June 16th for the SEPTA Appreciation Dinner where the community will come together for an evening dedicated to celebrating five extraordinary individuals whose compassion, dedication, and commitment have made a lasting difference in the lives of Harborfields students and families.
Beyond honoring the deserving recipients listed below, the evening provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with parents, educators, administrators, and community members who share a dedicated commitment to supporting all learners. It is a time to hear inspiring stories that remind us of the immense impact one person can have on a child's life, while celebrating the incredible work being done throughout our district. We look forward to enjoying an evening filled with community, conversation, dinner, raffles, and heartfelt appreciation.
I hope you will join us as SEPTA recognizes the following individuals;
Ms. Kathy Robinson (HHS) Mr. Kevin Krzeminski (OMS) Ms. Nicole Ercolano (TJL) Ms. Kelley McLaughlin (WDPS) Mr. Thomas Hessel, Troop 32 Scoutmaster
Click on the flyer below to purchase your tickets and to see other ways you can support the incredible work that SEPTA does throughout the year on behalf of all students.
The Addicted Brain - Student & Family Educational Program
Harborfields is proud to host an important educational program brought to us by Town of Huntington Councilwoman, Theresa Mari. The keynote presenter for this program will be Dr. Stephen Dewey, who is a researcher and renowned lecturer on the science of addiction. He will be speaking about how addiction impacts the adolescent brain and will discuss topics including social media, gambling, and social media addiction. We hope to see you at this event on June 11, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Harborfields High School. Click on the flyer below for more information.
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