Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students participated in the second Habitat for Humanity build in Riverhead on March 18, assisting with painting, tiling, laying laminate flooring and even moving a shed to comply with Town of Riverhead setback guidelines. When completed, the house that students assisted with will be owned by David, a Vietnam veteran who is taking care of his disabled brother.  

Every year, the Habitat for Humanity Club supports this great cause with two days of “sweat equity” and monetary contributions from proceeds made during the annual Thanksgiving cheesecake sale.

Date Added: 4/1/2025

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s second annual Career Day was an incredible success. The school partnered with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office to organize the event, held in the gym, cafeteria and hallway on March 27. Students took part in hands-on activities, learned from leaders in their fields and were exposed to numerous future career opportunities from cosmetology, nursing and robotics to politics, the military and law enforcement.

“Thank you to the Elwood community members and staff who presented and helped to manage the day, for sharing your stories, career paths and words of wisdom,” Assistant Principal Lindsay Fritch said. “We look forward to working with you all again in the future.” 

Date Added: 4/1/2025

The district recognized the remarkable achievements of Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s winter sports teams at the Board of Education’s March 27 meeting, including county champions, state champions and other impressive showings in the state championships.

Honored were swimmer Evan Creter; winter track athletes James D’Angeli, Tyler Hago, Erika Hartough, Morgan Hepburn, Kacper Jasinski, Benny Lee, Davin Li, Emelia Maletta and Olivia Maletta; and wrestlers Syed Naqi Abbas, Thomas Aiello, Taylor Aiello, Justus Awadalla, Peter Bell, Dylan Bulger, Aras Buz, David Chavez, Jack Divers, Nikolaos Drakopoulos, Max Feinman, David Futeran, Carmine Gerbino, Ricardo Jimenez, KaRahn King, Keith King, Joseph LaMay-McKell, Aidan Lee, Brady McCormack, Luca Palisciano, Elijah Porpora, Ashton Presti, David Rafiq, Jaxson Sachs and Gianni Vargas.

"It is with immense pride and admiration that I stand before you and recognize the remarkable achievements of John Glenn's winter sports teams," Athletic Director Dave Shanahan said. "Reaching the New York State championship in your sport demands unwavering dedication, profound sacrifices from athletes and their families, and exceptional guidance from dedicated coaches. These accomplishments are a testament to the extraordinary talent, resilience and teamwork demonstrated by our student athletes. They exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship and brought great honor to the Elwood community."

Maria Aiello’s AP Environmental Science class took a hands-on approach to learning during their recent visit to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium. Students collected plant and animal samples from pond water and later examined them under microscopes back in the classroom. During the tour, students explored the hatchery facilities and even had the opportunity to feed trout that will soon be released to help repopulate local waterways. They also viewed an extensive collection of fish, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State. This field trip provided students with a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental conservation efforts.

Date Added: 3/31/2025

This year, John Glenn students participated in the Names, Not Numbers® project to create an oral history documentary. The students conducted in-depth interviews with four Holocaust survivors, while utilizing journalistic and filmmaking techniques to document and preserve their powerful testimonies. Each student worked tirelessly to honor the voices of Holocaust survivors and share their unique stories with the larger Elwood community. We invite you to come see this remarkable work on May 27. Reserve your ticket to this unforgettable film by scanning the QR code or calling the school. We hope you will join us in supporting our students and witnessing their extraordinary work. 

Date Added: 3/31/2025