Sachem School District Recorded A 14.8% Drop In Enrollment From 13,562

students in 2016 to 11,553 in 2025. West Islip enrollment fell 17.4%, or 777 students.

Sachem High School East Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Congratulations to Ibrahim Suleman and Krish Vakharia of the Class of 2025.

Sachem High School North Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Congratulations to Sabir Tarique and Tasmiah Tawhid of the Class of 2025!

Sachem East HS Cheer Team Claims 2nd Consecutive State Championship

The team showed "remarkable dedication, skill, and determination, outperforming elite competitors from across the state," district says.

Sachem HS East Cheer Team Claims 2nd Class A Section XI Title

The team travels to Binghamton on March 8 to defend their 2024 state championship title.

Sachem North Arrowettes Win Gold At National Dance Championship

The achievement marks the program’s 17th national championship in the last 14 years and its first title since 2022.

Dan Panico To Treat Joseph Saladino To Lunch In Mastic, Honoring Bet

Chiefs beat the Colonials 42-to-40 but supervisor jokes, "There is, however, going to be a different outcome next year." ​

2 Sachem Students Tapped For Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jaden Rudnicki and Amanda Morda, were two of around 185 students chosen for the Great American Marching Band.

Former Boston Celtics Player Speaks To LI Students About Addiction

Chris Herren has presented to more than two million people about substance use prevention and wellness since 2009.

Local Veterans Feted At Sachem Schools' Celebrations

SEE PHOTOS. There was a special walk through a "Hall of Heroes," matched with smiles, fist bumps, and cheers.

Sachem Central School District Community Celebrate 70th Anniversary

The milestone was marked by a 5K race, fun run, a race for the buildings' mascots, and pep squad performances at "Sachem Day."

Teacher Spotlight: Holtsville Teacher 'Runs Tight, Loving Ship'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Holbrook Teacher Has 'Heart Of Gold'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Farmingville Teacher Treats Children 'Like Her Own'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Holtsville Teacher 'Cares Deeply' About Students

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Holtsville Teacher 'Brings Music To Life'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Holbrook Teacher Wants Students 'To Go Far In Life'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Centereach's Karissa LaLima 'Loves Her Students'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Ryan Cavanagh 'Truly One-Of-A-Kind' Educator

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: 'Dedicated, Kind' Dana Kearney Of Farmingville

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Ronkonkoma's Erin Mackin A 'Diligent' Educator

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Holbrook's Jessica Mordente 'Went Above And Beyond'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Sachem School District Voters Pass New Budget For 2024 to 2025

Voters came back for a second chance to cast their ballots after the budget failed last month — and came together to support the students.

Sachem School District 1 Of 2 On LI To See Budget Defeated

Both the Sachem and West Babylon districts proposed piercing the cap; 4 other districts that suggested piercing the cap saw budgets pass.

Sachem Layoffs Still Could Happen Depending On State Aid: Report

The district said until the state releases final state aid numbers, "nothing," including layoffs is "definitive," News 12 reported.

Sachem Officials Avoid 70 Layoffs After Union Concessions: Report

They face a $3.7 Million gap that would need to be closed by using reserve funds or piercing the tax cap, News 12 reported.

Sachem Raises More Than $38K Raised For St. Baldrick's Events

SEE PHOTOS. Several schools, including Seneca, Samosa, Sagamore, and Waverly, came together for head-shaving events to raise funds.

Sachem North High School 2024 Valedictorian And Salutatorian Announced

Avi Talsania and Ryan DeSimone have been chosen valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Sachem East High School 2024 Valedictorian And Salutatorian Celebrated

Adrian Dayao have been named Valedictorian, and Michael Mauro, Salutatorian, Sachem Central School District officials said.

'Challenging Budget Season' At Sachem Central School District

Escalated health insurance and retirement contributions, as well as state aid loss are all factors, Supt. Christopher Pelletieri says.

Sachem Considers Over 100 Job Cuts Over $11.7 M Budget Hole: Report

The cuts will affect teaching and teaching assistant jobs, as well as administrative and other positions, News 12 reported.

'Cherished Memories' Shared As Sachem Supt. Announces Retirement

"Please know I always thought of all 12,000 of your kids, as 'our' kids." - Christopher Pelletieri

Harlem Wizards Shoot Hoops With LI School Faculty For Friendly Game

The team wowed the crowd with their antics as they faced off before a crowd of more than 800, school. district officials said.

Sachem Mom Asks District Accept Daughter's Vaccine Exemption: Report

Her exemption was rejected by the district's doctor after eight years, News 12 reported.

Sachem HS East Students Raise $1.7K For Michael J. Fox Foundation

At "Pancakes for Parkinson's" pancakes were sold to students and staffers for $1 apiece.

Ronkonkoma Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Kelly

She's built sensory walks for children with special needs and communication boards for those children who are non-verbal, husband says.

Back To School: Sachem Area 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in the Sachem area can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Funeral Services Set For LI Student Who Collapsed On Football Field

"We ask that you keep Robert and his family in your prayers." - Middle Country Schools Supt. Roberta Gerold

Organs Of LI Student, Who Collapsed On Football Field, Saved 3 Lives

"Robert was a loving brother and son, a loyal friend, a dedicated teammate, and a beloved member of his Selden community.": LiveOnNY

'With Heavy Hearts' LI School District Announces Student's Honor Walk

The teen, who collapsed on the football field Monday, was reportedly brain dead on life support at Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center.