Schools

Oquenock Celebrates Moving Up Ceremony

Legislator Thomas Barraga gave graduates valuable advice for middle school.

Fifth graders at Oquenock Elementary celebrated their Moving Up ceremony on Tuesday.

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga (R-West Islip) attended the event and congratulated the students on their accomplishment.
He also offered them some important advice on surviving middle school.

“Remember all new experiences are frightening at first but with the right attitude and solid information on what to expect you will be a middle school pro in no time," he said.

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