Bellport High School Hosts Civics Day

Press release from the South Country Central School District:

Jan. 17, 2023

As part of its role as a New York State Civic Readiness Pilot School, Bellport High School hosted its second Civics Day on Jan. 13. The informative and engaging event was part of a project known as Generation Citizen that teaches students how to advocate for civic change. All government class students at Bellport High School completed the project.

During the event, held in the school’s library, Generation Citizen students presented projects they have been working on that involved researching an issue in their community, devising a solution to the issue and then asking community stakeholders to implement a solution. Projects addressed topics such as creating an ambassador program for special education students at the high school, providing student mental health days, introducing students to language before seventh grade and establishing later start times for the school day.

Additionally, students heard from keynote speaker State Senator Dean Murray, who spoke about his career and the importance of being involved in one’s community.

This press release was produced by the South Country Central School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.