March Newsletter

6-12 Science

Nicole has been a valued member of our district for 13 years. She highlights the small class sizes and the opportunity to truly connect with her students as the best parts of working at Long Lake.

Beyond the classroom, Nicole is also the Outing Club advisor, where she fosters unique connections with students through shared experiences. She's passionate about her hobbies – hiking, biking, and kayaking – and loves sharing these adventures with her children.

If Nicole had one superpower, it would be teleportation! "Imagine," she says, "visiting family, friends, and far-off places without the hassle of travel. And think of the incredible field trips we could take in a single class period!"

Nicole, a Long Lake Central School graduate herself, shares, "My initial plans after college didn't involve returning home, but the opportunity arose, and I'm so glad it did! I wouldn't change a thing about being here."

7-12 ELA

This is Tamara's seventh year shaping young minds at LLCS, and she truly values the close-knit feel of our school and community. "The best part about working at Long Lake," she says, "is the opportunity to build strong, positive relationships with students. I get to know them both academically and personally so quickly, which allows me to tailor lessons to meet their unique needs in a way that's often more challenging in larger schools."

We asked Mrs. Combs how she connects with her students. "I love chatting with them about their independent reading choices," she shared. "Learning about the genres they love, the plot lines that grab them, and the characters they connect with really gives me insight into who they are as individuals."

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Combs enjoys getting lost in a good book, nurturing her many plants, and experiencing the energy of live music. She's a self-proclaimed concert enthusiast!

And if she could have any superpower for a day? "Super speed reading!" she exclaimed. "I'd finally get through my ever-growing 'to-read' pile!"

We extend our warmest congratulations to Senior Noah Bozak for his remarkable achievements! His dedication to both athletics and academics has been truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud to share that he will be attending university to pursue a degree in elementary education, a testament to his commitment to shaping the future by nurturing young minds.

Following a rigorous college search and multiple soccer recruitment offers, Brooke Furlong has made her commitment to Colby-Sawyer College for nursing. Notably, she is Colby-Sawyer's first recruit! Brooke's achievement is historic, as she becomes the first female soccer player from Long Lake to be recruited and play NCAA divisional soccer, and the first Long Lake athlete in a decade to compete at that level.

A lifelong soccer enthusiast, Brooke began playing at just three years old and has excelled as a student-athlete. We eagerly anticipate her continued success at Colby-Sawyer!