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Ward Melville High School

Address: 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY 11733-3482
Main Office: (631) 730-4900
Principal: John Holownia 
Asst. Principals: Billy Corrao (Gr. 10), Stacey Zeidman (Gr. 11), Vincent Cereola (Gr. 12)
Deans of Students: Matt Fyfe (Gr. 10), Jay Negus (Gr. 11-12)
College Board School Code: 331-740

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Course Placement Appeals

For those who wish to appeal course placements, ex: Regents to Honors, please to the appropriate Department Head:

  • English: Joanna Cadolino
  • Math: Rocco Vetro
  • Science: Dr. Marnie Kula
  • Social Studies: Dr. Christina Cone
  • World Language: Kerri Golini


Hometown Wall of Honor

We are looking to honor any Ward Melville Alumni who have served in the Military on a Wall of Honor here at the High School. Click here for more information.




Current News

‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’

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Ward Melville High School proudly presents, “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.”

Showtimes are Dec. 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase at:
Adult tickets are $20 and student/child tickets are $15.

 

Date Added: 12/3/2024


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Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society Induction

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On Nov. 20, the Ward Melville High School Social Studies Department had the pleasure of inducting 46 new members into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. These students have demonstrated their understanding and commitment to learning from the past, understanding the present and impacting the future. Congratulations to our 2024 Rho Kappa inductees! We celebrate their outstanding achievement in social studies and thank them for their service to the school and community. Special thanks to our advisors, Ms. Parrella and Mr. Ayrovainen, for their dedication and guidance.

Date Added: 11/21/2024

VFW Essay Contest Winners

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Two students from the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ won essay contests sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. High school students were invited to participate in the VFW Voice of Democracy student essay contest. The contest challenged students to write and record an audio essay based on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme was, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Nafisah Haque, a junior in Ms. Parrella’s United States History and Government Honors class at Ward Melville High School, was selected as the local winner for Setauket Post 3054. Haque’s essay will now move on to the district level competition.

Additionally, students in grades six through eight were encouraged to enter the VFW Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest, which provides an opportunity for students to share their thoughts on an annual patriotic theme. The theme for the 2024-2025 school year was, “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Amelia James, a sixth grader in Mr. Prinzo’s class at Nassakeag Elementary School, was chosen as the local winner. Amelia’s essay will also advance to the district level competition.

Dr. Christina Cone, district director of social studies, commended the students, saying, “We are proud of their thoughtful reflections on our nation’s values. Their participation showcases both academic dedication and a commitment to the ideals of democracy. We wish them the best of luck in the next stages of the competition. A special thank you to Setauket VFW Post 3054 for their continued support of our students.”

 

Date Added: 11/18/2024


Voting Activities

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Ahead of election day, students across different grade levels spoke about democracy and the voting process. For example, Carole Huston and Joan Nickeson from the League of Women Voters visited Mr. Miller’s AP United States Government classes and Mr. Ayrovainen’s Power, Politics, and Civic Engagement class at Ward Melville High School. This session provided a meaningful link between classroom learning and real-world applications, enhancing the curriculum’s focus on civic responsibilities.

The district’s youngest learners also participated in voting activities. Pre-K students in Ms. Stimmel’s class at Setauket Elementary School discussed election day, what a ballot is and how voting works. Students then voted on their favorite activity – yoga, four corners or playground – and tallied up the votes to determine the winner. They were proud to receive “I Voted” stickers in class.

 

Click here to view the Voting Activities slideshow.

Date Added: 11/12/2024

National Merit Semifinalists Recognized by BOE

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Ward Melville High School students Katie Duong, Alexander Singer, Sean Skinner, Alexander Song, Michael Wei and Aimee Yang were recognized during À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Nov. 6 Board of Education meeting for having been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

“This is indeed a great honor,” Principal John Holownia said. “We are anxiously waiting to find out who will be named finalists in this year’s competition.”
 

Date Added: 11/7/2024

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