On July 16, students from East Rockaway School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) program at Rhame Avenue School experienced the thrill of surfing at a special clinic hosted by the non-profit organization Surfer’s Way in Long Beach. The young surfers, from kindergarten through second grade, braved the waves in tandem with experienced adult surfers, showcasing remarkable courage and excitement. Their triumphant smiles as they emerged from the water radiated with confidence and pride in their accomplishment.

Surfer’s Way, a Long Beach-based non-profit, is dedicated to providing children with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the exhilaration and freedom of surfing. They offer free summer clinics at Riverside Beach, bringing joy and adventure to many young lives.

Ms. Alexis Freudenberg, a teacher with the ESY program, shared her enthusiasm: “This was our first time participating in a Surfer’s Way clinic, and we will definitely be back.” Following their surfing adventure, the students continued their beach day with fun in the sand and pizza generously provided by Surfer’s Way.

For more information about Surfer’s Way, visit www.surfersway.org.

Click here to view the East Rockaway School District Students Ride the Waves with Surfer’s Way slideshow.

Date Added: 7/16/2024

On July 12, the East Rockaway School District’s Centre Avenue School received a generous $5,000 donation from Burlington, in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. This grant will assist Centre Avenue's teachers in acquiring essential classroom supplies. The check presentation occurred during the grand opening of Burlington's new Oceanside store, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by store staff and several Centre Avenue students.

Since 2017, Burlington has supported over 1.3 million students nationwide in obtaining the supplies they need for a brighter future. The East Rockaway School District is immensely grateful to be the recipient of their latest grant.

Date Added: 7/12/2024

The East Rockaway School District’s Board of Education kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with its annual reorganization meeting on July 9. The meeting was held in the auditorium of East Rockaway High School.

Superintendent of Schools James DeTommaso took the oath of office and newly elected board trustee Joseph M. Lores was sworn in. Together, the board elected Peter McNally as board president and Dineen Cilluffo as board vice president. Both took the oath of office to uphold their duties for the 2024-2025 school year.

In addition, Nereyda Amaya-Moran was re-appointed as district clerk and sworn in, along with deputy superintendent, Michael Van Wart. The district looks forward to a successful school year ahead.

Date Added: 7/10/2024

Welcome to East Rockaway High School's Summer School Program! We're excited to support our students and families throughout the summer session, running from July 8 to August 20, Monday through Thursday, from 8-10 AM.

We're pleased to introduce Lindsay Avrutine, LMSW, our dedicated school social worker with over 10 years of experience. Ms. Avrutine is available for counseling sessions or check-ins, mental health linkages and referrals, crisis intervention, ongoing support, or any other needs you may have during summer school hours, 8-10 AM, Monday-Thursday.

You can reach Ms. Avrutine by email at lavrutine@eastrockawayschools.org, by phone at (516) 887-8300 ext. 451, or in person in room 208A. She looks forward to working with you and providing the support you need for a successful summer school experience!

Date Added: 7/9/2024