5th grade students at MGV learned about the atrocities of the Holocaust at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. Students received a guided tour of the museum containing artifacts, photographs and documents.

The League of Women Voters was at North Babylon High School to help register and pre-register students to vote.

Ms. Hovanec's kindergarten class at MGV began learning about Ramadan and Muslim culture by reading a picture book together

8th graders at Robert Moses Middle School had a powerful experience at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center listening to live testimony about the atrocities of the Holocaust and receiving a guided tour of the museum containing with artifacts, photographs and documents.

Mrs. Hovanec’s kindergarten class at MGV enjoyed learning about Lunar New Year. They read books about traditions, created special projects, and enjoyed Chinese food from a local restaurant.

Second graders in Mr. Jackson's class at Parliament are learning about the customs and traditions of Lunar New Year with Mr. Pei.

Mr. Daniel McGee came to Belmont to engage 4th and 5th grade students in interactive activities and discussions so they can learn about and celebrate cultural differences. 

Congressman Garbarino visited AP Government classes to discuss national and local policy issues, and field student questions.

Mr. Lael Daniel from Chase Bank spoke with NBHS students in their Economics class about the functions of banking, bank accounts, and the pros and cons of using credit cards to borrow money.

Pre-K students preparing for Election Day

On Oct. 4 and 5, fifth grade students at DeLuca Elementary went to the Smithtown Historical Society to learn what life was like in early America by participating in several hands-on activities. Students made their own set of clay marbles to bring home, used a push pedal loom machine, prepared flax for a spinning wheel and sheared sheep's wool.

Officials from the Town of Babylon spoke to NBHS students about using the power of their voice to bring change and about internship opportunities in local government.

AP U.S. History students went to Tanner Park to visit "The Wall That Heals" exhibit - a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.. A guided tour was also provided by a Vietnam veteran and featured a timeline of The War and The Wall.

To commemorate 9/11, students at Belmont Elementary in front of the remembrance flag. Students and staff at DeLuca Elementary also participated in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.