Oyster Bay-East Norwich Schools is proud to announce that two student musicians have qualified for the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Winter Conference in Rochester this December.

Aari Gupta earned a spot on trombone, and Malika Mehta, a French horn player, was selected as an alternate.

The All-State bands, chorus, orchestra and jazz ensembles bring together the top high school musicians from across New York. The eight groups rehearse and perform under the direction of renowned guest conductors during the annual conference in Rochester.

OBEN credits the dedication of its music staff for guiding student success. Aari and Malika studied under Mr. Joe Devassy and Ms. Lauren Macy at Vernon, and Mr. Matthew Sisia and Mr. Michael Giannetta at Oyster Bay High School, all championed by department head Ms. Erica Giglio Pac.

Click here to view the OBEN students selected for NYSSMA All-State honors slideshow.

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District proudly announces that Oyster Bay High School senior Anya Schade has been named a Merit Award recipient in the 2025-26 Long Island Scholar-Artist Awards.

Presented by the Long Island Arts Alliance in partnership with Newsday, the awards honor high school seniors who excel in both the arts and academics. Students are nominated in one of five disciplines – visual arts, music, theater, dance or media arts. Each year, 20 are named Scholar-Artists and 20 receive Merit Awards. All honorees are featured in Newsday and recognized at a year-end celebration. Anya is the first recipient from Oyster Bay High School in the district’s history.

Recognized in the category of dance, Anya has studied classical ballet for nearly a decade with the Lynch School of Ballet, performing in productions including “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella” and “Don Quixote,” often in soloist roles.

Her achievements extend beyond the stage. Anya has earned consistent placement on the Principal Honor Roll, received awards in French and poetry, and contributes as a yearbook editor. She has logged more than 130 hours of community service and is a member of several National Honor Societies.

The district congratulates Anya on this honor, which highlights her discipline, leadership and commitment to excellence.

Date Added: 9/4/2025

It was a bright, sunny morning in Oyster Bay as students returned to school to begin the 2025-26 academic year. Excitement was in the air as friends reunited after summer break, greeting one another with hugs and laughter, while beloved teachers welcomed their classes with smiles.

Students arrived at all three schools carrying backpacks filled with fresh supplies, ready to dive into new lessons and experiences. Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni joined building principals in greeting students at the doors, setting a warm and encouraging tone for the year ahead.

The district extends its best wishes to all students, staff and families for a successful and rewarding school year.

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Date Added: 9/2/2025

 

Oyster Bay Middle/High School rolled out the welcome mat for its newest students during Baymen Day on Wednesday. The annual orientation introduced incoming seventh graders—and their families—to life at the secondary level with an energetic program led by staff and upperclassmen.

Families toured the building in rotating sessions, stopping in the cafeteria, auditorium, innovation lab, broadcast studio and other key spaces. Along the way, they learned about the wide range of programs, clubs and opportunities awaiting students as they begin their Baymen journey.

The morning wrapped up with a lively pizza lunch, leaving both students and parents excited for the first day of school next week.

Click here to view the Baymen Day Welcomes Oyster Bay’s Incoming Seventh Graders slideshow.

Date Added: 8/29/2025

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is excited to welcome its newest teaching staff members, who were introduced to the district during orientation this past week. The program offered an opportunity for the educators to meet administrators, learn about district initiatives and prepare for the year ahead.

With their talents, energy and commitment to students, these teachers will play an important role in shaping the academic and extracurricular experiences that define our schools. We look forward to the many ways they will contribute to the success of our students and community.

On behalf of the entire Oyster Bay-East Norwich family, we extend a warm welcome to our new staff and wish them the best as they begin this school year.

Date Added: 8/29/2025