We had another incredible week that was bookended with amazing theatrical performances at OMS last weekend and Harborfields High School this week.  The Harborfields High School Theatre Company’s rendition of Mean Girls was spectacular. I could not help but wonder how the show could be any better between the flawless singing and acting, the brilliant choreography, the wonderful accompaniment of our pit orchestra, and the superb support of the stage, lighting, and sound crews. 

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Mean Girls!

As we flip the page on the calendar to April, we see that there seems to be a school event each night. I am personally looking forward to joining our families at all of our events as we celebrate the achievements of our students under the guidance and support of our amazing staff. I hope to see you at all of our school events!  

Congratulations - SCOPE Service Awards

I am pleased to share that three outstanding educators were recognized for their service to our students, staff, and community at the SCOPE Service Award Ceremony this past Monday.  

Please join me in congratulating our Outstanding Administrator Service Award winners, Dr. Danielle Delorenzo and Ms. Denise Campbell, and our Outstanding Board Service Award winner, Ms. Susan Broderick.  Please take a moment to click on the picture below to read more about the contributions and accomplishments of our award recipients! 

BOE Spotlight - Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

As part of my Superintendent’s Report at each Board of Education meeting, I provide a spotlight on various school programs throughout the district.  At our March meeting, I provided an opportunity to spotlight some of the work the district is doing to incorporate artificial intelligence into the curriculum at all levels. While A.I. in education is relatively new, Harborfields remains committed to innovation and providing our students with the ever-evolving skills they need to succeed in school and in the workforce. 

In this brief spotlight, the district’s Director of Technology and Security Systems, Ms. Karpenske, and TJL’s enrichment teacher, Ms. Scarth, provide a glimpse into a student-facing A.I. software provided through the district’s coding platform, KidOYO.  Please take a moment to watch our March Spotlight linked below.

HF Shark Tank - Entrepreneurship in Action

Did you know that Harborfields students can complete a NY State Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in Entrepreneurship?  This week, groups of students entered the Shark Tank to pitch innovative business ideas with confidence, creativity, and poise. These young entrepreneurs-in-the-making created a mock business, conducted market research, crafted persuasive presentations, and tackled tough questions from the panel of sharks, which included business owners from the district’s Career Readiness Network. In the end, they brokered the best deals possible for their imaginative startups. These students proved that the future of business is bright!