The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
Before being in the Patchogue -Medford School District Mrs. Depoo worked in a specialized school in the city. For many of the students who attended this school English was not their first language. Some of them even spoke foreign languages such as Mandarin. After that, she worked at the Middle Country School District. This is her first year in Patchogue-Medford, she was a leave replacement at the High School, and a permanent sub at Oregon Middle School.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
President of the Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers (PMCT) Kevin Toolan feels that the goal of an educator should be to "set children on a path" and contends, "If you're looking to inspire children to be good characters, good citizens, this is the profession for you." Image created by Ceania Gonzales

The State of Our Unions

Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Mrs. D'Amico started fortune Fridays here at the high school because she believes in enforcing positivity throughout the school.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Ms. Barresi at first wanted to go into law and be a lawyer, but then she discovered her passion for teaching.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
March 24, 2024
Ms. Perez, CTE Program Instructor for “Teaching as a Profession” and advisor for the "Take a Look at Teaching" club, contends that the goal of an educator is to "give a spirit to learning," a process that her students begin to learn in her classroom as a part of her CTE program.

When I Grow Up, I Want To Be a Teacher

Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Teaching Generation Citizen allows Mr. Carlson to teach students how to collaborate with others, problem solving skills, and so much more.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
Beyond the Classroom: The Digital Revolution in Education

Beyond the Classroom: The Digital Revolution in Education

Daniela Miranda, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Mrs. Sbrocchi not only teaches English, but she also teaches people how to work with others and have a better understanding of the world.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
As a result of the New York State Board of Regents ruling prohibiting the use of Indigenous team names, mascots, and logos by schools in the state, the athletics programs of several districts have been affected, with districts being required to remove any Indigenous logos and names present on fields, courts, and sports uniforms. The state has expressed that state aid is available to pay for some expenses related to the necessary rebranding, and further funding can be requested through district budgets and other processes

The Tension Behind Tradition

Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Mrs. Hall is a motivated teacher here at PMHS. She believes that teaching kids living environment, forensics, and living environment helps them to have a better grasp on the world around them.

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Mrs. Hinchman teaches Studio Art and Jewelry here at the high school. Before working as a high school teacher, she spent many years teaching elementary school art in Eagle Elementary!

Featuring PMHS Teachers

Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
One part of tradition shared by many is the Christmas tree, each with its own origin.

Christmas Around the World

Daniela Miranda, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
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