Kindergarteners at John Quincy Adams Primary School worked hard to prepare their delightful musical performance, “Love Bugs,” for families and teachers in advance of Valentine’s Day. Guided by music teacher Diana Saparito, the students performed a series of love-themed songs, including “The More We Get Together” and the heartwarming closing number “You Are My Sunshine.”

“Our students were absolutely amazing, brave and confident as they sang their hearts out,” Saporito said. “I am so proud of all of them and grateful to all who attended to make this performance so special.”

Click here to view the JQA Kindergarteners Share the Love in “Love Bugs” Performance slideshow.

Date Added: 2/26/2026

Deer Park High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society recently hosted its annual recital, featuring terrific live performances by the school’s talented student musicians. The event highlighted the dedication and musical growth of Tri-M members while providing an opportunity for students to share their talents with an appreciative audience. 

 

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Date Added: 2/25/202

 

Deer Park High School’s girls track team delivered an impressive performance at the Section XI State Qualifier, held at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood, with three athletes earning spots in the New York State Championships on March 6-7 in Staten Island.

Kayla Beaumont led the way with a historic effort in the triple jump, soaring 40 feet, 5 inches – the No. 2 mark in New York State this season – to capture the Section XI title. Her jump places her among an elite group of Suffolk County athletes to surpass the 40-foot mark.
Nadia Elsergany also advanced to states, finishing second overall in the shot put after entering the finals with the top qualifying throw.

Chelsea Cornelia secured her state berth with a determined third-place finish in the 600-meter race. After narrowly missing qualification in the 1,000 meters with a strong 2:59.17 performance, Cornelia returned just 80 minutes later on fatigued legs to earn her spot in Staten Island.

The team posted several additional standout performances. Ama Asare placed seventh in the 600 meters, while the 4x200 relay team of Asare, Chloe Biggers, Cassidy Kelly and Madison Soltau ran a season-best 1:49.4 to finish fifth overall, Deer Park’s highest finish in the event since 2001. Soltau later clocked a season-best 42.90 in the 300 meters, ranking her No. 4 all-time in school history. Biggers also recorded a personal best of 44.9 in the freshman/sophomore 300-meter division, placing fifth.

Vanessa Cayea competed in both the 55-meter hurdles and high jump, finishing among the county’s top 12 in the hurdles, while Riley Girard cleared 5-0 in the high jump and narrowly missed an All-Section finish.

With three athletes advancing and multiple personal and program milestones achieved, the Lady Falcons head to the state championships riding strong momentum. 

Click here to view the Three Deer Park Girls Track Athletes Head to State Championships slideshow.

 

Date Added: 2/20/2026

Students at John Quincy Adams Primary School and May Moore Primary School welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant twin parades on Feb. 12. Excited first graders marched through the hallways with festive noisemakers and a colorful dragon leading the way, while classmates from other grades lined the halls to cheer them on. The celebration continued in the cafeteria, where students enjoyed culturally themed treats, making for a joyful and meaningful schoolwide observance of the holiday.

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Deer Park High School has earned Bronze recognition on this year’s AP School Honor Roll, highlighting the school’s ongoing commitment to expanding student access to Advanced Placement coursework.

The AP School Honor Roll honors schools nationwide whose AP programs are creating meaningful pathways to college readiness. Replacing the previous AP District Honor Roll, the program identifies schools meeting established benchmarks tied to student participation and success. Recognition is awarded at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Schools qualifying for the AP School Honor Roll must meet clearly defined, research-based criteria, including:

•    College Culture: A minimum of 40% of the graduating cohort participated in at least one AP exam during high school.
•    College Credit: At least 25% of graduates earned a score of 3 or higher on one or more AP exams.
•    College Optimization: At least 2% of the graduating class completed five or more AP exams, with at least one taken as an underclassman.

Bronze recognition underscores Deer Park’s dedication to strengthening its AP offerings and encouraging students to challenge themselves academically while building skills that support future college success.

Date Added: 2/18/2026