Center Moriches High School Hosts STEM Day for Young Learners

Elementary students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities led by high school mentors.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:06pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic STEM object such as a test tube or calculator, repeated in a tight grid pattern in the style of Andy Warhol, conceptually representing the educational activities and collaborative spirit of the STEM Day event.Center Moriches High School's STEM Day event inspires young learners through hands-on activities and mentorship from older students.Center Moriches Today

Center Moriches High School recently welcomed fourth and fifth grade students from Clayton Huey Elementary School for an exciting and educational 'STEM Day,' transforming the school gymnasium into a dynamic, science fair-style learning environment. During the event, elementary students rotated through a variety of interactive booths led by high school students and staff, engaging in hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of STEM subjects.

Why it matters

The STEM Day event highlights the importance of collaboration and mentorship between students of different grade levels, fostering a supportive learning community and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

The details

Stations featured a wide range of topics, including robotics demonstrations, experiments with static electricity, and paper airplane design challenges. Students also had the opportunity to create their own projects and take their work home, extending the learning experience beyond the classroom.

  • Center Moriches High School recently hosted the STEM Day event.

The players

Marissa Mangogna

Center Moriches High School principal.

Clayton Huey Elementary School

The elementary school that sent fourth and fifth grade students to participate in the STEM Day event.

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What they’re saying

“STEM Day is a wonderful example of how collaboration can enhance learning at every level. By bringing our students together, we're able to ignite curiosity, encourage creativity, and inspire the next generation of innovators. Watching our high school students take pride in mentoring younger learners makes this experience even more impactful.”

— Marissa Mangogna, Center Moriches High School principal

The takeaway

The STEM Day event at Center Moriches High School demonstrates the power of cross-grade collaboration and mentorship, fostering a supportive learning environment that inspires young students to explore and engage with STEM subjects.