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The 71 students in the Pierson High School Class of 2020 took their bold first steps toward an exciting future. Despite the pandemic and heavy rain, a socially distanced graduation was held on the beautiful lawn in front of the high school, with family and friends watching from their cars. Sag Harbor School District Superintendent Jeff Nichols welcomed...

Westhampton Beach High celebrated the Class of 2020 during five separate ceremonies held on the school’s football field. While the entire grade wasn't able to graduate at the same time because of gathering limitations due to COVID-19, the intimate ceremonies kept as much to Hurricane tradition as possible. Donning masks, small groups of seniors lined up to march...

On Friday afternoon, Guild Hall celebrated their re-opening to the public, with proper social distancing, and the 82nd Artists Members Exhibition still on view. Executive Director Andrea Grover, Board Chairman Marty Cohen and Michele Cohen welcomed the guests.

The Southampton High School Class of 2020 received their diplomas during a drive-through ceremony at the high school. Graduates and their loved ones arrived in decorated cars and paraded to a festive podium, where they were given their diplomas. The celebration concluded with a cap toss and yearbook signing. Prior to the ceremony, the district hosted a drive-through...

The Hampton Bays High School Class of 2020 was presented with their diplomas during drive-through commencement ceremonies held on June 26 and 27. Superintendent Lars Clemensen spoke about each senior’s accomplishments as family members documented the moment. In addition to their diplomas, seniors also received adopt-a-senior gift bags featuring items donated by generous community members and businesses. In...

Pierson Middle School eighth graders marked the move to high school with a special video prepared for the school's virtual celebration. The film encompassed photos of the classmates learning and engaging with causes, school trips and having fun with friends captured their joyful journey through middle school.

Graduation for fourth graders at Aquebogue Elementary School looked quite different this year. Instead of the traditional ceremony, a drive-through clap-out was held. Students were greeted by smiling parents as they passed through the school's parking lot.

On Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24, The Neo-Political Cowgirls invited the community to pen congratulatory wishes to East Hampton High School seniors. Participants were given a square of fabric where they could write a congratulatory wish, poem, or bit of wisdom that will be hung as part of the Together/Apart Senior Wall of Wishes Community Art...

On Saturday, art enthusiasts had the opportunity to visit 70 roadside "art galleries" from the safety of their cars and with appropriate social distancing, as East Hampton artists showed off their recent works curbside at their home or studio. The event was produced by artist Idoline Duke and East Hampton Arts Council.

Hamptons.com Contributing Editor T.J. Clemente shares some of his favorite pictures from his East End sailing adventures taken June 20.