Hydroponic Garden Growing At Smithtown's Accompsett School

SMITHTOWN, NY — Accompsett Middle School students are enjoying the progress of the school’s first hydroponic garden, donated by Scott Weinstein and his company, Harvest 365, a local business in the Smithtown community, the Smithtown School District announced.

Donated to improve science education and STEM initiatives at AMS, the hydroponic garden has become a "valuable teaching tool and resource," according to the district.

"We are growing many different types of lettuce with many different flavors," said
Accompsett teacher, Allison Fitzpatrick.

Principal Paul McNeil said it is "inspiring" to witness students actively caring for the school's new hydroponic garden.

"Ms. Fitzpatrick's Garden Club members are diligently monitoring the plants, ensuring they receive the perfect balance of water and light," McNeil said. "This initiative not only ensures a steady supply of vegetables and herbs for the FCCLA Club's culinary endeavors but also teaches our students about sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility. We're proud to support this project that benefits our school community in so many ways."