On Stage This Weekend! The High School Drama Club’s production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” Performances: Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Donation: $5 per person. #PortJeffProud

Fostering friendship and teamwork was the name of the game when Port Jefferson School District’s SEPTA hosted a bowling event at Port Jeff Bowl on Nov. 18. “Students had tons of fun at this family friendly event,” Director of Special Education Dr. Jodi Cahill said. #PortJeffProud

Seniors Iris He and Liam Thompson were honored by the BOE on Nov. 14. The two are among the four who were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal John Ruggero also congratulated seniors Gavin Onghai and Katherine Ranjbar. #PortJeffProud

Fifth graders in Christine Wicks class and kindergarten students in Melissa Martin’s class created posters and peace pins to raise funds to help those affected by the war in the Middle East. #PortJeffProud

The Varsity Club attended the Town of Brookhaven’s annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics on Nov. 18. Club members raised over $5,000, enough to sponsor 14 Olympians for the year. #PortJeffProud

7/8 Orchestra Winter Concert Preview at the library’s “Fancy Friday” Celebration! 🎶 #PJMSOrch

Elementary librarian Meg Hoon read Peter Reynolds’ “Our Table” to a fourth grade class. After reading the story, she gave students a gratitude game that she created with questions about a person, place, thing, food or friend that each student was grateful for. #PortJeffProud

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the second-grade classrooms of Carleen Parmegiani and Darlene Wells at Edna Louise Spear Elementary School were filled with gratitude as students participated in a festive autumn-inspired event with family members. #PortJeffProud

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students and staff made the annual food drive another successful one. The school community showed its generosity in aiding others with over 40 shopping bags filled with nonperishables that will benefit local families. #PortJeffProud

Four High School students - juniors Thales Cheng, Albert Peterson, Samantha Reichers and Devin Welsch - were selected to participate in the New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education All-County Music Festival. #PortJeffProud

Congratulations to three Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students for being named to All-State Class C Volleyball. Seniors Erin Henry and Olivia Sherman made third team and freshman Ava Reilly made sixth team. Congratulations! #PortJeffProud

Music students and their families attended a performance of the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center. Attendees enjoyed the orchestra's “The Planets” by Gustav Holst while also catching a glimpse of Thanksgiving parade preparations. #PortJeffProud

Senior Fiona Reichers has been named a co-honoree of The Port Jefferson Village Charles Dickens Festival. Check out the fun and festive villagewide music, skits, stories and more this weekend, Dec. 2 and 3. See if you can spot Fiona about town! #PortJeffProud

Royals Athletes of the Month are Elizabeth Campo and Rose Meliker-Hammock. Elizabeth played the No. 1 position for varsity girls tennis and was undefeated in league play in September. Rose amassed 89 saves as the girls varsity soccer goalkeeper in September. #PortJeffProud

In collaboration with Port Jefferson Village, members of the Royals varsity boys and girls basketball teams and the JV girls basketball team took a trip to the village's Community Garden to help prepare the raised garden beds for future planting. #PortJeffProud

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High School juniors Thales Cheng and Devon Welsch were selected to participate in the NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference.  Both Thales and Devon performed on clarinet with the All-State symphonic band, sitting alongside the finest musicians across New York State. #PortJeffProud

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School freshman Iris Park recently performed at the highly selective NYSSMA Winter Conference's Piano Showcase.  Out of almost 125 applicants from across New York State, only 11 students were chosen for this prestigious honor. #PortJeffProud

Great job to Ben Connelly & Ryan Filippi. Ben went 3-0 with a 41 average score. He made it to the County Championship Tournament. Ryan had 702 total yards of offense, 7 TDs, 29 tackles, 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass break up & 1 blocked extra point. #PortJeffProud

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