During the summer months, Junior High School eighth grader James Graham and his dad built a compost bin for the Junior High School’s community garden. Graham is currently an active member of the West Babylon Garden Club. He went above and beyond by volunteering his time during the summer to build and deliver the compost bin. This new addition will benefit the existing garden by enriching the soil and suppressing plant disease and pests.

The sun was shining and West Babylon School District’s students were excited to start the new school year on Sept. 2. With backpacks filled, students entered their buildings with teachers and administrators on hand to welcome and guide them. The kindergarten students were accompanied off their buses and met by staff to explore their new teachers and classrooms. Sixth and ninth grade students were also welcomed into their new buildings and had the chance to get acquainted with their teachers and classmates. As the day came to a close, the students were excited for what lies ahead for the 2021-2022 school year.