Press Releases
![Taylor Tor Valedictorian]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779971521/pmschoolsorg/u9trxoxkjsmxxizdthps/TTor1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779971521/pmschoolsorg/u9trxoxkjsmxxizdthps/TTor1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779971521/pmschoolsorg/u9trxoxkjsmxxizdthps/TTor1.png","width":625}])
MEDFORD, NEW YORK (MAY 2026)—Patchogue-Medford High School recently announced its class of 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian, and essayist. Taylor Tor earned the title of valedictorian, Michael Russell earned salutatorian, and Chloe Lin was named the class essayist.
![Dr. Harrigan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776793804/pmschoolsorg/qwvtcjujepi1t9eawqte/DrHarrigan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776793804/pmschoolsorg/qwvtcjujepi1t9eawqte/DrHarrigan.png","width":503}])
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK (APRIL 2026)—At an April 20th Board of Education meeting, the Patchogue-Medford School District announced Dr. Patrick G. Harrigan as its new superintendent, effective July 1st, 2026. Dr. Harrigan brings over 25 years of expertise in educational administration and leadership and will work with the Board of Education and central administration to ensure a smooth leadership transition following the conclusion of this school year.
![Emeril Lagasse Foundation Expands National Culinary Education Program to Long Island’s Tremont Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777908261/pmschoolsorg/rqpljnc3cuxkqovu2loa/emeril1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777908261/pmschoolsorg/rqpljnc3cuxkqovu2loa/emeril1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777908261/pmschoolsorg/rqpljnc3cuxkqovu2loa/emeril1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777908261/pmschoolsorg/rqpljnc3cuxkqovu2loa/emeril1.png","width":975}])