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SIS Welcome Back Letter: 2025-2026 School Year.
August 2025
Dear Parents, Guardians & Students,
Welcome back to another school year! As we begin another exciting academic year, Southampton Intermediate School extends a warm welcome to our students and their supportive families. We are thrilled to welcome back our new and returning students. We are planning to build on many of the exciting programs and initiatives already in place as well as create new opportunities to explore and connect with one another.
We want all families to be ready for the start of school. In order to make sure you are ready for the 2025-2026 school year please follow these steps.
STEP 1: UPDATE FORMS IN POWERSCHOOL
PowerSchool Parent Portal & PowerSchool E-Collect Forms
The district mailed home letters with all log in information for PowerSchool. We kindly urge you to take a few moments to complete the E-Collect forms available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. These digital forms are designed to enhance your experience by simplifying the process of sharing essential information.
Log In: Access the PowerSchool Parent Portal using your credentials.
Navigate to Forms: On the left side bar, locate the "Forms" section within the portal.
Complete and Submit: Fill out the forms with accurate and current information for your child.
Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while completing the forms, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team: Tech Support Representative:Jordan Miranda, jmiranda@southamptonschools.org or Main Office secretary, RoseAnn Gentile at rgentile@southamptonschools.org
In order to participate in after school activities or to receive school issued devices, all Southampton Intermediate School parents/guardians and students must complete their online forms in PowerSchool at this time.
PowerSchool Student and Parent Login Page
*Students must use their Google Sign In to access PowerSchool.
*Parents can also click the forgot password, to reset it.
STEP 2: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR PARENTSQUARE.
ParentSquare Communication Platform
ParentSquare is the school district’s primary form of communication. This platform will allow us to streamline all communication with our families. Please make sure your contact information is updated in PowerSchool, as that is how your messages will be sent to you from the ParentSquare platform. Be sure to sign in and customize your settings, as you can change how you are notified of messages and also change the frequency of your notifications. Go to https://www.parentsquare.com/signin and put the email address you used in PowerSchool in the “Register” Box to get started!
Also, be sure to download the APP on your phone for faster and easier communication:
iPhone - Apple Store
Android - Google Play Store
If you need any assistance, please contact Main Office secretary, RoseAnn Gentile at rgentile@southamptonschools.org or Jordan Miranda in the Technology Office by emailing jmiranda@southamptonschools.org or by calling 631-591-4700
STEP 3: MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR SCHOOL ON DAY 1!
First Day of School Information
Students and parents can also view the 2025-2026 bell schedule by clicking the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zdwsBC1gOtz6e9qE4V_CBKpYEMHgkTUy/view?usp=sharing
Student Schedules
Dr. Tuthill, Director of Counseling, and the Counseling Department Staff cannot wait to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 2nd. Counselors will be reviewing student schedules in mid to late August. It is important to note that schedules in the PowerSchool Student Portal will be available for viewing on Friday, August 29th. Posted schedules are still subject to change.
Parents, guardians, and students who are in need of assistance with accessing the student and parent PowerSchool portal are encouraged to email our technology support staff member, Jordan Miranda at jmiranda@southamptonschools.org. .
You cannot use/access a smart device (Phone, Watch, bluetooth headphones) during the school day
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a "distraction-free schools" policy in New York State, which includes a "bell-to-bell" ban on smartphone use in K-12 schools.
Students are prohibited from using internet-enabled personal devices, like smartphones, smartwatches, ear buds and personal laptops, from the moment they enter school until they leave.
Students who wish to call home or get in touch with their parents/guardians are permitted to use the phone in the Main Office or Assistant Principal’s Office dedicated for this purpose.
School issued chromebooks and tablets are the only wifi enabled devices students are allowed to use during school hours.
Southampton Intermediate School will use YONDR Pouches for the 25-26 school year.
Students will be issued a Yondr pouch and will be responsible for the care and custody of the pouch for the duration of the school year.
Students are required to lock their device(s) in their school issued Yondr pouches
Students will lock their smart devices in their Yondr pouches in front of a staff member upon entering the school building each day.
If a student forgets their Yondr pouch, they will be able to borrow a loaner pouch for the day.
To access Yondr pouches at the end of the day, unlocking magnets will be placed at the building exit when the bell rings at 2:30. Students will be able to manually unlock their pouches and use their devices at that time.
If a student claims to not have a smart device on them when entering the school building, they are assuming responsibility and will be held accountable for their actions if caught with a device.
Cellphone/Smart Device Policy will be strictly enforced
If a device is seen during school hours, it will be confiscated and students will receive a consequence based on the amount of confiscations they have had throughout the school year.
Students are responsible for the care and custody of cell phones and other devices such as smart watches and earbuds.
If a student intentionally damages their Yondr pouch, they will be held liable for the damages and will be given a consequence for the behavior.
Southampton Intermediate School is not responsible for damage, loss or theft of any student’s cell phone or other electronic devices.
Further, Southampton Intermediate School shall not assume responsibility for damage, loss or theft of any cell phone or electronic device that is confiscated according to this regulation.
Student Devices ( iPads & Chromebooks)
Southampton Intermediate School provides iPads for all 5th and 6th grade students. All 7th and 8th grade students will continue to utilize chromebooks. If your incoming 5th grader or rising 7th grader has not received their new devices, please contact Jordan Miranda in our Technology Office at jmiranda@southamptonschools.org.
Please bring school devices to school the first day fully charged. Incoming grade 5 students will also have an opportunity to receive iPads during the 5th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 26th . ALL E-Collect Forms must be signed in order to receive your device.
As a reminder, students can only use school issued Chromebooks and Ipads in Southampton Intermediate School as personal devices are not permitted.
Health & Safety Information
All students who are attending Southampton Intermediate School must be fully immunized as per New York State Department of Health guidelines. Please see the following resources below for information on immunization requirements. Questions can be directed to our school nurse, Ashley Kelley, at akelley@southamptonschools.org or by calling (631) 591-4712.
School Breakfast & Lunch
School breakfast and lunch will now be available to all SIS students at no cost throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Please note that all a la carte items above what is provided with a breakfast and/or lunch must be purchased at cost. These include bottled drinks, snacks, a second meal and more.
School breakfast will be available every day starting at 7:00 AM. Student lunch periods take place periods 5 - 7, or from 10:35 AM - 12:41 PM and will be indicated on student schedules. Please note that lunch periods are determined based on student programming and current grade level. Specific periods cannot be selected.
The cost for purchasing a “double” or second meal are as follows:
Cost of Second Breakfast : $2.00
Cost of Second Lunch : $ 3.25
Students who do not participate in our school lunch program must bring their own food options with them in the morning. As in the past, students are prohibited from having outside food delivered to the intermediate school during lunch periods. Food deliveries for students, inclusive of those ordered through mobile apps, are strictly prohibited. Please note that food deliveries will be turned away at the main entrance and that Southampton Intermediate School is not responsible for money lost through these types of transactions.
Lastly, we highly encourage all parents and guardians to complete and submit the annual lunch forms as in the past. Submission of these forms will allow all qualified families to continue to receive important benefits like the free and/or reduced lunch program.
STEP 4: MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO ARRIVE AND HOW TO LEAVE!
Student Arrival, Dismissal and Bus Information
All students are encouraged to take our school buses to and from school each day. The Southampton Transportation Department and Montauk Bus will be communicating bus route numbers and pick up/dropoff locations prior to the start of school. Questions regarding bus transportation can be directed to the Southampton Transportation Department at (631) 591-4541 or Montauk Bus at (631) 874-5300.
For those who choose parental/guardian transportation, select staff members will be out front of the Intermediate School to assist in that process. Morning drop off and afternoon pick up will take place on Leland Lane directly in front of the Intermediate School. A village crossing guard will be on hand during morning arrival and dismissal, as well. We ask that all parents and guardians follow the directions of security staff to ensure everyone’s safety.
Dismissals
2:30
All students at SIS will be dismissed after period 10 extra help at 2:30 PM. All students are required to remain at SIS for Extra Help. It is encouraged that if you know you will pick up your child early from school you do so before 2:00 pm.
4:10
Secondly, we will be offering a late bus for students who stay at SIS for tutoring and clubs. Bus access will be given through student passes handed out daily. (Parents will be notified when clubs begin–October tentative start)
5:30
The SIS late bus for 7th and 8th grade students participating in fall sports will depart approximately 5:30 PM. All students enrolled in a fall sport should have received an email invitation to sign up for the late bus runs. Please note that this is a shared bus with SHS.
It is also important to note that dismissal at SIS is an independent process for all students, including 5th graders. We encourage parents to have direct conversations with their children about their after school plans. Students choosing to walk into town and return to SIS will not be permitted back in the building. Specific questions about this expectation can be directed to Assistant Principal, Dr. Epley at nepley@southamptonschools.org.
Meet the Teacher Night
Southampton Intermediate School’s Meet the Teacher night is scheduled for Wednesday September 17th at 6:00 PM. Please save the date and be on the lookout for program details as we come closer to the evening.
We encourage all parents and students to visit the Southampton Intermediate School webpage often for all of the latest news and information. We are very excited to start off the 2025-2026 school year and look forward to welcoming our students on Tuesday, September 2nd
In Partnership,
Patrick Bentsen
Principal
Nick Epley Ed.D
Assistant Principal
