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Theater Troupe Performs Virtual SNL-esque Show Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Peyton Brill, Freelancer
April 7, 2021
In early 2021, the global IB program, known as IBO, announced that IB exams would be administered in the spring.

To IB or Not to IB: Contention Grows Over District’s Commitment to Administering IB Exams

James Connor, Contributor
March 19, 2021
Mr. LaMagna’s courses emphasize the importance of maintaining an open mind and learning about human impact — integral instruments for initiating the change needed to save our planet.

We Can Change the World: Mr. Lamagna Encourages Students to Take the Initiative on Environmental Science

Jake Kalinowski and Alexandra Weber
February 22, 2021
On Friday, February 5, the Northport-East Northport UFSD announced plans to return students to full time, in-person learning.

Northport High School Students Weigh in on District’s Transition Plan

James Connor, Contributor
February 12, 2021
The Northport-East Northport UFSD contacted the Suffolk County Police Department to investigate an incident in which an AOIT workshop was hacked and used to display anti-Semitic, obscene, and racist images and speech to the audience.

Anti-Semitic, Racist “Zoombomb” calls District Cybersecurity Into Question

James Connor, Contributor
January 22, 2021
In recent years, there have been increases in the number of students who are taking a “gap year” between high school graduation and college matriculation and the number of students that are skipping college altogether.

College May Not Be for Everyone: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Gap Years and Trade Schools

Ali Crosley and Jake Kalinowski
January 4, 2021
Every Wednesday, Northport High School students attend their classes from their homes by joining their classes' Google Meets at the scheduled times. (Credit: Entrepreneur)

‘Remote’ Wednesdays: Keep or Delete?

Ella Piscatello, Freelancer
December 2, 2020
The Northport High School Class of 2021 underwent a unique college application experience. (Credit: Newsday)

Atypical Applications: COVID and the Class of 2021

Ali Crosley and Jake Kalinowski
December 1, 2020
Feed 200 senior leader Ryan Inzerillo and National Honor Society Co-President Griffin Crafa hold Feed 200 boxes. (Credit: The Observer / David Ambro — modified by Griffin Crafa)

Second Annual Feed 200 Initiative Is a Success

Griffin Crafa, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
Superintendent Rob Banzer speaks at a Board of Education meeting in January 2020. (Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara)

District Commits to Full-Time Schooling Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases in School and Community

James Connor, Contributor
November 25, 2020
Peyton and Kate emphasize that all Northport High School students — from across the political spectrum and of all academic interests — are welcome to attend Club meetings.

Young Democrats Club Seeks to Promote Respectful Political Discussion, Encourage Youth Engagement in Politics, and Bridge the Partisan Divide

Peyton Brill, Freelancer
November 16, 2020
Northport-East Northport UFSD's hybrid learning model consists of two days of in-person learning and three days of remote learning each week.

Northport High School Students Have Mixed Opinions on New Hybrid Model of School

Peyton Brill, Freelancer
November 9, 2020
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The Port Press is a publication authorized by the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District. The articles and opinions stated in The Port Press are solely the opinions of the individual writer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Northport – East Northport Union Free School District, Northport High School or any individual affiliated with such entities.
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