Long Beach High School Class of 2025 was excited to celebrate Beyond the Cap and Gown Decision Day 2025 on Thursday, May 1. Students joined fellow classmates and members of the school’s Counseling Department and senior teachers for a special breakfast held in the school’s cafeteria.

Students proudly represented and revealed their plans for life beyond graduation. Whether heading into military service, learning HVAC, joining the workforce, participating in service programs, pursuing higher education or taking a gap year, each student’s choice reflects a unique and meaningful next step.

Some of the soon to be graduates will be attending a wide range of colleges and universities, including Binghamton University, Clemson University, the University of Alabama, Harvard University, Penn State University, Hofstra University as well as the United States Marine Corps and many more showcasing the diverse talents and ambitions of this outstanding senior class.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Long Beach High School students recently had the chance to explore their potential future paths at a College & Career Fair held in the school’s Commons. The event featured a wide range of booths representing colleges, military branches, and trade programs. Students connected with representatives, asked questions, and gathered helpful materials to guide their post-graduation plans. Additionally, students had an opportunity learn about various summer employment opportunities at the event.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

The Long Beach High School Riptide Robotics team achieved an impressive 9th place finish out of 48 teams at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Regional Competition recently held at Hofstra University. As the 7th-seeded alliance captains, the team also took home the prestigious Creativity Award, recognizing their robot’s innovative and highly functional design.

Their robot, The Trident, stood out with a unique three-tiered elevator system, developed and built by a dedicated group of students.  It was the only robot at the competition to use a rack-and-pinion mechanism for game piece delivery—an approach that impressed judges with both its originality and effectiveness. Not only was The Trident technically innovative, but it also proved to be a reliable competitor, requiring only minimal maintenance across three days of intense competition.

Now in its fourth year, Riptide Robotics has consistently made it to the elimination rounds for the past three seasons. The team has shown continued growth and is steadily establishing itself as a top contender on Long Island. This year’s achievements mark another major milestone on their journey, as they look ahead with aspirations of taking home a regional championship title in the near future.

Overcoming design challenges and setbacks throughout the season, the students demonstrated incredible resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Their performance as alliance captains and recipients of the Creativity Award is a reflection of the collective effort and support from the students, mentors, and the Long Beach School District community.

As the team celebrates its accomplishments, they also bid farewell to a standout group of seniors who have been with Riptide since the beginning: team captain Keyi Chen, drive coach Daniel Brenner, driver Nicholas Galon, designer/fabricator Jackson Carroll, and scout Noam Borenstein. Their leadership, talent, and dedication have been instrumental in the team’s success and will leave a lasting legacy.

 

 

Date Added: 4/23/2025

The Long Beach High School TV Studio Production and IB Film program students recently attended the 19th Annual Locust Valley Film Festival, where they made a powerful impression with their creativity, talent, and hard work.

This year’s festival saw over 300 film submissions from 13 schools across the region. Only 75 films were selected for screening in front of an audience of more than 250 students, making it a highly competitive event. Long Beach is proud to share that 13 of those 75 selected films were created by Long Beach High School students, an impressive achievement that highlights the strength and passion of the school’s media arts program.

Even more exciting, Long Beach students brought home three awards across two competitive categories:

Public Service Announcement Category:

* 1st Place: Helmet Safety by Cathy Maguire
* 3rd Place: Drive Safely by Noam Borenstein, Jake Haft, and Aaron Blau

Trailer Category:

* 3rd Place: Life of the Party (Trailer) by Jake Haft, Ethan Engelson, Aaron Blau, Reilly Sanfillippo, Kasey Brymer, Cathy Maguire, and Sabrina Moy

Congratulations to all the students, teachers, and supporters of the Long Beach High School TV Studio Production and IB Film programs.

 

 

Date Added: 4/23/2025

Long Beach Public Schools is proud to announce that Julia Lang-Shapiro, Director of Media, Visual & Performing Arts, has been appointed Regional Director for the Supervision & Administration Division of the National Art Education Association (NAEA).

In this prestigious two-year role, Ms. Lang-Shapiro will support both regional initiatives and national efforts within the division. She will collaborate with arts administrators from across the country, including Nebraska, Virginia, and Indiana, contributing to the advancement of arts education on a broader scale. Additionally, she will be joining the Public Schools Arts Education Leaders Alliance (PSAELA), further expanding her leadership and advocacy in the arts education community.

“I look forward to exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and working alongside fellow arts administrators to continue advocating for and advancing arts education,” said Lang-Shapiro.

Long Beach Public Schools congratulates Ms. Lang-Shapiro on this well-deserved recognition and is confident she will make a meaningful impact in her new role.

Date Added: 4/23/2025