September 9, 2025

Dear WB Parents, Guardians, and Colleagues;

In partnership with our PTA Council, the West Babylon School District invites all students, staff, and faculty to honor Patriot Day on Thursday, September 11th, by wearing red, white, and blue.

Together, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever affected, and the countless heroes whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On Thursday, September 11, our schools will also engage in age-appropriate activities and messages to honor this day:

• Elementary Schools: Morning announcements will focus on heroism and the importance of helping others.
  
  

• Junior High School: The day will begin with a moment of silence during announcements to honor the lives lost and the many heroes who emerged that day. Social studies lessons will vary by grade level, focusing on themes such as community response, resilience, and, in some cases, documentary analysis of 9/11.
  
  

• Senior High School: A more detailed account of 9/11 will be shared during announcements, followed by a moment of silence. In addition to remembering the lives lost and those who remain ill, gratitude will be expressed for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and frontline workers who served heroically that day and continue to serve today. U.S. History classes will take a deeper look at the events and their lasting impact.
  Across all secondary grade levels, social studies classes will emphasize historical understanding, empathy, and civic awareness in age-appropriate ways.

Thank you for joining us in this meaningful tribute.

With Regards, 

Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly

Superintendent of Schools