Sayville Public Schools’ three elementary schools— Cherry Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Sunrise Drive—came together for a spirited evening of volleyball and community support during the Seventh annual Sayville Serving Sayville fundraiser on Wednesday, March 4.
The event brought administrators, teachers and staff from each school onto the court for a friendly round-robin tournament, all in support of local families in need. While the competition for bragging rights and the coveted trophy added excitement to the evening, the true focus remained on giving back to the Sayville community.
Admission to the event was $2, with all proceeds benefiting the Sayville School Employees Charitable Foundation (SSECF), which provides critical assistance to families in the community. Attendees were also encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for the Sayville Food Pantry. Over $2,000 and 11 boxes of food were collected, bringing the total amount collected to $11,000 since the event started 7 years ago.
The evening culminated in a fun and memorable final match, where all three tied teams went head-to-head for a single point, and Cherry Avenue came out with the win.
“Sayville Serving Sayville is a wonderful example of what makes our community so special,” said Dr. Marc Ferris, Superintendent of Schools. “Our staff, students and families came together not just for a fun night of friendly competition, but to support neighbors in need. It was inspiring to see so many people rally around such an important cause.”
For more information on the Sayville Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at sayvilleschools.org. Happenings in the district can also be found on the district’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/saydistrictpr. #CaringAndLearning
