Students, Teachers Honored At Bayport School Board Meeting

The Bayport-Blue Point School District honored students and teachers at its monthly school board meeting last week.

The district recognized high school 86 students who were named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board and presented them with tokens of appreciation for their accomplishments.

Bayport-Blue Point High School science teacher Krista Peterson was recognized for recently being selected as one of 275 additional teachers throughout the state to participate in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s New York State Master Teacher Program. Mrs. Peterson was met with words of praise from both Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Hearney and Bayport-Blue Point High School Principal Dr. Gaurav Passi for her accomplishment.

Blue Point Elementary School second-grade teacher Meghan Mills was named Teacher of the Month for the month of October as per nominations by her colleagues and principal. Ms. Mills is regarded as having her students strive to meet their goals and reach their full potential with her constant encouragement and support. She is known to be both generous and collaborative, always willing to assist and share ideas.

Finally, Academy Street Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Kimberly Rall was recognized as the district’s Teacher of the Month for the month of September, and was presented with a token of appreciation courtesy of the Board of Education.

Photos: Bayport-Bluepoint School District