The mentor program at Accompsett Middle School brings together English Language Learners and English-speaking students to create and foster friendships and integration into the school and community, while helping the ENL students learn English as well.

As their year together is coming to a close, the seventh-graders in the program joined with their buddies for a game of charades on May 30 during their lunch periods.

This program meets formally once a month, but outside of the arranged meetings, students are encouraged to work cooperatively in their classes and spend time together in lunch. The mentors in the program learn about different cultures, and the program helps to increase their self-confidence and social skills. For the ENL students, the program is a perfect way to welcome them to the school community by fostering ongoing friendships with their mentor buddies.

On June 6, Accompsett Middle School recognized the Quarter 4 Scholar Athlete Team. The girls lacrosse team was honored for their excellent academic and athletic accomplishments. Each student received a Scholar Athlete T-shirt and certificate. Special thanks to the Smithtown Booster Club for sponsoring this valuable program and coach Danielle DeMola, Pat Smith, and Dave Miller for making this event possible.