Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s girls volleyball team put in an incredible effort to support breast cancer awareness and research during October. First, the student athletes teamed up with members of the National Honor Society to participate in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Jones Beach. Next, the team successfully raised $1,000 for breast cancer research through their annual Dig Pink game, to be presented to the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition. 

“It was inspiring to see our students join forces to support a vital cause and demonstrate their commitment to community service,” Assistant Principal Lindsay Fritch said. “We are very proud of the team for demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and dedication to supporting such an important cause.”

Continuing the theme, the high school also welcomed a guest speaker from the Maurer Foundation last month. The expert presented a vital, comprehensive session on breast health awareness. Key topics included separating “myths and facts” about breast cancer, identifying risk factors, and the role of nutrition and exercise in health. Students were also educated on methods of early detection, including breast imaging and performing clinical and self-breast exams. 

“We thank the Maurer Foundation for providing our students with this critical, life-saving information,” Fritch said.

Date Added: 11/3/2025

The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Marching Knights brought the festive spirit to the Boyd community today, heading over to perform at James H. Boyd Intermediate School’s annual Halloween parade. The band entertained the younger students with a lively set of Halloween-themed hits.

“It was a fun-filled performance for everyone, and our high school musicians truly enjoyed performing for the kids,” Assistant Principal Lindsay Fritch said.

Date Added: 10/31/2025

Coached by Carla DeCostanzo Weiss, seven members of the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School varsity girls tennis team – Elizabeth Benavides, Kaitlyn Fazal, Danika Jhaveri, Nidhi Kamatkar, Chloe Kougemitros, Malaine Robert and Bella Ronai – recently competed in the Suffolk County Divisional Individual Championships, with Robert advancing to the Suffolk County Championships on Oct. 18. She is the first John Glenn player to qualify for this level of competition and play in the county championships in 15 years.

Date Added: 10/31/2025

Students in Liz Held’s and Brianna LaFontaine’s third-grade classes at Elwood’s James H. Boyd Intermediate School recently spent the day making Halloween gift bags for children at Cohen Children's Medical Center. The students collected an assortment of Halloween treats and small surprises, then added handwritten notes filled with kind words and festive wishes.

“This project gave our students the opportunity to show empathy, creativity and community spirit while brightening the day of children who will spend Halloween in the hospital,” Held said. “Through their efforts, these third graders truly demonstrated the power of caring and giving back.”

Date Added: 10/29/2025

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s AP Environmental Science class recently took an in-school field trip right outside the building to collect soil samples, a hands-on learning experience that brought their classroom lessons to life. Using specialized tools called soil augers, the students then headed back to the lab to conduct a full analysis, performing a variety of tests to determine crucial soil characteristics, including pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, porosity and soil texture.

Date Added: 10/29/2025