Long Beach High School Technology Teacher and Robotics Coach James Johnsen was recently honored by the Association of School Supervisors for Educational Technology as a 2025 Bright Light honoree.  

Mr. Johnsen was selected for his use of technology, commitment to the building, and above all, dedication to his students.  

 

Date Added: 2/11/2025

The Long Beach High School Theatre Department is proud to present Anything Goes, the classic musical by Cole Porter, on March 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM in the LBHS Auditorium.

Set aboard the luxurious S.S. American, Anything Goes is a dazzling, fast-paced production that combines a love triangle, tap-dancing sailors, and a touch of blackmail. Audiences will enjoy timeless songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “Anything Goes,” performed by the talented cast and crew of LBHS.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals brought to life by our own high school performers.

Performance Dates:

• * March 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  * March 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

For tickets see QR code or visit: https://cur8.com/22949/project/129046

 

Date Added: 2/11/2025

Long Beach High School Student Organization, under the guidance of school psychologist and advisor Dr. Matthew Morand, coordinated the second of three annual Blood Drives on Feb. 7. The next drive will be in the Spring.

Date Added: 2/10/2025

Long Beach High School junior and cancer survivor Reese Gallinaro is using her personal experience to give back to others. Gallinaro organized a successful Lego drive to benefit children receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The recent drive collected nearly 500 Lego sets, which will be donated to the hospital to provide comfort and joy to young patients.

The drive was a community-wide effort, with collection boxes set up at all Long Beach schools and a few other Long Beach locations. “I was happy to see so many people come together to support this project,” Gallinaro shared. “Lego sets can bring joy, spark creativity, and provide a much-needed distraction for kids who are going through such difficult times.”

Gallinaro, who was diagnosed with cancer twice in her life has been cancer-free for almost six years now, understands firsthand the importance of emotional support during a difficult journey. “My experience as a cancer survivor shaped my desire to help others who are facing similar battles. It’s a way for me to show that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference,” she said.

Date Added: 2/4/2025

On Jan. 15, the Long Beach Athletic Department hosted the 5th Annual Beauty and the Beast fundraising event raising over $5,500 to benefit MSK Kids at Memorial Slone Kettering Cancer Center.

The daylong event started with an opening ceremony introducing the teams as they came into the gym to Olympic Fanfare,” and then cheerleader Theresa Perrone sang, “The National Anthem.” Followed by a performance from the Long Beach Varsity Competition Cheer team and a recognition ceremony honoring Trip Powers and his family.  Long Beach students, Josh Vobis and Paddy Henry, captains of the Marines Ice Hockey team, presented Trip with a framed varsity hockey jersey signed by the team. 

LBHS varsity gymnastic and wrestling teams shared the gym for their respective meets. Long Beach varsity gymnastics was part of a Tri-Meet against Bethpage High School and Oceanside High School and Long Beach varsity wrestling took on Baldwin High School. The Long Beach Marines won both the wrestling and gymnastics meets.

Over the last five years, proceeds from this event including t-shirt sales, raffles and concessions have totaled more than $25,000 to support MSK Kids.  While this event is a team effort, Long Beach Head Varsity Gymnastics Coach Jessica Tull is the heart and soul of it.

Special thanks to all the athletes, parents, community members and local businesses that contributed to the success of this year’s Beauty and the Beast event. 

 

 

Date Added: 1/23/2025