Kindergarten students at Tooker Avenue Elementary School learned life-saving lessons during Fire Safety Month thanks to a special in-school visit from members of the West Babylon Fire Department on Oct. 7. The program provided students with age-appropriate fire safety education while helping them build trust with local first responders.
During the visit, firefighters spoke to students about important safety topics such as what to do if they hear a smoke alarm, how to safely exit a home during an emergency, and the importance of knowing their address and dialing 911. The firefighters also demonstrated how they put on their protective gear piece by piece, helping students understand that even though the equipment may look a little scary, firefighters are community helpers who are there to keep them safe.
Students were especially excited to take a close-up tour of a real fire truck. They explored the truck’s compartments, observed equipment like hoses and ladders, and even heard the sirens. The hands-on experience made the learning both memorable and meaningful. Following the visit, students returned to their classrooms to reflect on the experience. They drew detailed pictures of what they learned and wrote short sentences describing fire safety tips.

West Babylon High School’s 2025 homecoming brought students, staff and community members together to celebrate their school spirit, community pride and to cheer on the home team.

The homecoming parade was led by the Marching Eagles Band, with the cheerleading team and junior high football team following behind atop colorful floats. Staff and students from the district’s elementary schools also joined the procession, filling the streets with cheers, smiles and school colors as the community showed their support.

Following the parade, fans gathered at Pape Field to cheer on the Eagles football team as they faced the Newfield High School Wolverines. Throughout the game, the stands overflowed with enthusiastic fans who cheered during the game and the entertaining halftime performance.

Despite a hard-fought effort, the Eagles fell to their opponents with a final score of 7-28. The team showed determination and sportsmanship throughout the game, earning the applause of an enthusiastic crowd.

Homecoming 2025 was a spectacular event from start to finish and another fond memory for all who participated.

 

Click here to view the School Spirit Shines for West Babylon Homecoming slideshow.

Students, staff, and families at John F. Kennedy Elementary School joined together on Oct. 1 to celebrate Walk to School Day, an event that promotes healthy habits, community spirit and pedestrian safety.

The morning began with students meeting at a designated point, where they were greeted by Principal Denisha Van Liew, teachers and parents. Together, they walked as a group to school, building excitement and camaraderie before the start of the day.

This annual nationwide initiative highlights not only physical activity but also the importance of safe walking routes and environmentally friendly practices. By leaving cars at home, families are encouraged to reduce traffic congestion around schools and lessen their carbon footprint.

The event concluded at the school entrance, where students gathered for a group photo before the start of the school day. The West Babylon School District looks forward to continuing this tradition, emphasizing health, safety, and community engagement each year.

Second graders in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s class at South Bay Elementary School have been diving into the world of penguins during their recent lessons on plants and animals. After reading about emperor penguins, students gathered interesting facts about their habitats and characteristics, taking careful anecdotal notes along the way.

To extend their learning, the class watched a video about king penguins and participated in a collaborative “give a fact, get a fact” activity with partners. Working together, students exchanged what they had learned before completing a writing assignment to showcase their knowledge.

This engaging activity combined reading, writing, listening and collaboration while helping students connect science concepts with literacy skills.

 

Date Added: 9/30/2025