First-grader Dominic Nazzaro and mom Melissa arrive at Littleville Elementary School on opening day. (Photo submitted)
HUNTINGTON – “In all honesty, this was probably the smoothest opening in my five years with the district,” reported K-6 Principal Megan Coburn. “All three buildings had a very smooth opening day.”
Coburn added that the teachers in her three buildings—Chester Elementary School, Littleville Elementary School and Gateway Regional Middle School—had worked really hard to make their classrooms exciting learning environments for students.
“Students were very excited to meet their new teachers and see their friends,” Coburn reported.
Her sentiments were echoed by Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jason Finnie. “The positive energy and excitement about our new schedule was palpable in the cafeteria as students picked up their schedules this morning.” Gateway moved from a 5-block to a 7-block schedule this year, which is easing some of the difficulty students had in scheduling their classes. Finnie added that the Guidance staff is working hard with students to tweak their schedules based on their college and career aspirations, and reminds students that there is a two-week add/drop period. The high school’s Program of Studies is posted on the website to assist with this process.
JR./Sr. High School Assistant Principal Anthony Sabonis added that school openings ran smoothly, although students were understandably sad that their summers were over.
