As we welcomed the new year, Southampton Intermediate School focused on our January Theme of the Month: Perseverance. This theme connected perfectly with the idea of setting goals, overcoming challenges, and starting fresh in the new year. Throughout the month, students and staff embraced perseverance through assemblies, classroom lessons, celebrations, and schoolwide activities.
🎉 Welcome Back Assembly
To kick off January, SIS welcomed Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger on January 9 for our Welcome Back 2026 Kickoff Assembly. During the assembly, school administrators reviewed expectations, celebrated previous Students of the Month, and spoke with students about the importance of perseverance both in and out of the classroom.
✨ Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Friday, January 16, our school honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a meaningful, schoolwide celebration.
- A gallery walk was created in the C Wing hallway, stretching from the lobby to the gym.
- Each grade level was assigned a bulletin board to showcase student work connected to MLK Day.
- Grade-specific lessons were developed around a unifying theme and delivered in classrooms.
Grade-Level Themes:
- Grade 5: Our Dreams for Our School
- Grade 6: Everyday Acts of Courage
- Grade 7: Justice: Words That Matter
- Grade 8: Carrying the Legacy Forward
Students proudly displayed their completed activities on the bulletin boards as part of the gallery walk, allowing the entire school community to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy.
Additionally, students participated in Talking Circle prompts during 10th period, encouraging thoughtful discussion and reflection.
🤝 Day of Service Sign-Ups
During recess periods on MLK Day, students had the opportunity to sign up for an upcoming Spring “Day of Service.” During this experience, students will take field trips into the community to participate in service projects such as:
- Beach cleanups
- Assisting the fire department and ambulance corps
- Visiting nursing homes
- Cleaning village parks
- Visiting the elementary school
We are excited to see our students giving back and making a positive impact in the Southampton community.
🎶 HMEA Music Festival
Last weekend, SIS students proudly represented our school at the Hamptons Music Educators Association (HMEA) Festival on January 10, 16, and 17, 2026. Students performed in band, chorus, orchestra, and world drumming ensembles.
This festival is unique to the East End of Long Island, and we are incredibly proud of our talented musicians. A special thank you goes to our dedicated music directors for supporting students on their musical journeys:
- Mr. Benaburger
- Mrs. Mandato
- Ms. Schulman