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Sit back and enjoy some hot takes on your favorite films, books, music, concerts, and television series from our team at the Red & Black!

The Avatar Franchise Makes a Comeback After 13 Years

January 6, 2023
Ginger Zee explains how worsening storms are eating away at the coast.

What If There’s Something Worse Than Hurricane Sandy?

December 21, 2022
These informational flyers can be found around the school and on Student Square. Be sure to save the date and get your tickets NOW!

Patchogue Medford High School Hosts its First Dance in Years!

December 15, 2022
Sit back and enjoy some hot takes on your favorite films, books, music, concerts, and television series from our team at the Red & Black!

Tim Burton’s New Show Wednesday is to Die For

December 2, 2022
What are you thankful for this holiday season?

Friendsgiving Festivities

November 22, 2022
This Monday is Senior Sunrise! If you plan on participating make sure that you complete the permission slip as soon as possible! It can be found on Parent Square.

Senior Sunrise or Senior Sleep-in?

November 16, 2022
Sit back and enjoy some hot takes on your favorite films, books, music, concerts, and television series from our team at the Red & Black!

Ghost Files Revives the Paranormal Investigation Genre

November 3, 2022
Class of 2026 Float -- the Freshman Class was introduced to how Pat-Med does Homecoming.

The Raiders Won Homecoming!

October 25, 2022
How could you not spend time outside when the trees look like this?

Don’t “Fall” into Bad Habits

October 20, 2022
This years homecoming theme is video games. The senior class constructed this bulletin for their chosen game, Mario Bros. In addition to Spirit Week, the classes write skits, build floats, and create bulletin boards to get our school ready for all of the events that make homecoming special in our district.

What to Look Forward to this Homecoming Season

October 14, 2022
Old People is an excellent horror movie that is perfect for spooky season.

A Review of the New Horror Film Old People

October 13, 2022
Trying to figure out what you want to do with your life and how to get there can seem like impossible tasks. If you are struggling with filling out important applications like FAFSA or your college applications, or you can’t seem to find a path that’s right for you, don’t be afraid to ask for help from teachers, family, and friends, and spend time researching your interests.

Guidance for Greenhorns

October 12, 2022
The feeling of satisfaction when you write a check mark next to each assignment is another reason to get an agenda. Make sure you write down important dates too so you can manage your time.

Guidance for Greenhorns

October 12, 2022
Patchogue Medford High School staff members take pride in their Hispanic heritage.

What to Look Forward to this Hispanic Heritage Month

September 28, 2022
The Civics Center website is easy to navigate, and it has great resources such as research reports, articles, and you can easily register through their site.

Are You Ready to Register?

September 21, 2022
The badminton team is a great opportunity for our high school students to make lasting friendships and have fun participating in extracurriculars.

Students Say Badminton is a Racket!

September 15, 2022
PMHS senior, Sarah Terletsky, is taking the helm of the Red & Black after working as a staff writer and contributor to our paper during our most challenging times.

Letter from the Editor

September 13, 2022
Due to the pandemic exemptions over the last two years, PMHS is offering practice Regents exams in order to give some students a better sense of what to expect this year as we return to standardized testing.

Are Practice Regents Exams Worth Your Free Time?

May 23, 2022
A Ukrain relief drive is being conducted at PMHS. This flyer provides all the information students and teachers need to contribute.

What Should Students Know About the Russian Invasion into Ukraine?

April 5, 2022
Samantha Horgan, Class of 2022 Top Ten

#9: Samantha Horgan

March 18, 2022
Isabelle Baginski, Class of 2022 Top Ten.

#10: Isabelle Baginski

March 18, 2022
Letters for Rose is a growing organization. You can visit the website to find more information (https://www.lettersforrose.org/)

Club Hopping: Letters for Rose

March 18, 2022
A photo of my mother, Susan

Celebrating Inspirational Women

March 18, 2022
Welcome to Spring: A Comic

Welcome to Spring: A Comic

March 11, 2022
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like an adorable teddy bear!

Gifts that Will Make Your Valentine Blush

February 9, 2022
Will students be required to take a lunch next year?

Will There Be a Nine Period Day or a Required Lunch?

February 4, 2022
Kick off the new year with some healthy habits.

Simple Ways to Care for your Health this Year

January 13, 2022
These giftwrapping tips will save you time, money, and the environment!

Six Gift Wrapping Ideas That Give Back to the Environment

December 15, 2021
Heres the final product! These are a fun treat to bag up and gift to friends, family, teachers, etc. or to just make with friends and enjoy while watching a movie.

Peppermint Cookie Dough Snowmen Recipe

December 13, 2021
The Carnegie Library, located in Patchogue, is specifically targeted toward the teenage population which gives PMHS a unique experience of even more access to resources when needed.

Six Reasons Why You Should Visit the Carnegie Librar

November 18, 2021
There are apps and various settings on your phone that can help monitor your time spent daily. Once youve really taken the time to look carefully at these reports, youll be shocked by how much time per day we spend looking at our screens.

I Monitored My Screen Time and was Shocked by What I Found Out

November 3, 2021
Photo by Sarah Terletsky This is my finished frame! I added a bit of detail with a silver paint marker because I thought the black was a little too plain.

Are you Bored and Have a Lot of Jewelry? Make Your Own Earring Holder!

September 27, 2021
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