Miss Katie Baer, a former student from Medford Elementary, was selected to participate in The Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) held Washington, D.C.  Nominated by Mrs. D'Urso and Mrs. Kocivar, Katie spend six days with students from around the country developing and sharpening leadership skills by examining the leaders of the past and empowering them to make a positive social impact in their community and the world.

Each session of JrNYLC is designed to educate, inspire, and motivate students by giving them the confidence and leadership skills that will take them through high school and beyond. Attending students receive personal guidance and direction from dedicated and experienced faculty advisers and are also provided with materials designed to foster self-directed experiential learning.

Congratulations, Katie!  You are one of many Patchogue-Medford students who make our school district proud.