Wading River PTA

11/06/2025

Get your Wading River wildcat spirit gear! Orders close November 21st and will arrive just in time for the holidays!

Welcome to the online store. This online store has been developed to greatly simplify the team gear ordering process for you. To get started, just select the appropriate sizes and quantities for the items below.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Tomorrow is the last day to feed the candy monsters!! Which grade will win??!
As of today 5th grade is in the lead!

Todays amount:
3rd grade- 44.4 lbs
4th grade- 36.5 lbs
5th grade- 68.2 lbs

Current totals:
3rd grade- 90.7 lbs
4th grade- 73.5 lbs
5th grade- 117.6 lbs

The grade who brings in the most wins extra recess!!

11/04/2025

https://2025-thanksgiving-dessert.cheddarup.com/

🍪🥧🍰 CALLING ALL DESSERT LOVERS! 😍
Our Dessert Fundraiser is serving up all your favorite sweet treats — perfect for your Thanksgiving table……
(or just a well-earned treat for you 😋).

🗓️ Order by November 19th using the link above and pick up your goodies right before Thanksgiving!

11/04/2025

This morning, The Candy Monsters were patiently awaiting the arrival of the Wading River School students eager to eat all of the goodies they brought in! Today’s tallies is as follows:

3rd grade- 46.3 lbs
4th grade- 37 lbs
5th grade- 49.4 lbs

But these monsters are STILL hungry!

The last days to bring in candy is Wednesday and Thursday!

The grade with the most candy by Thursday wins extra recess!!

11/03/2025

The candy monsters tummies are rumbling!!
Candy buy back starts tomorrow!
If you’d like to participate, please have your child bring in their candy starting tomorrow! You have up until Thursday to bring it in! The grade that brings in the most candy will receive extra recess!

10/28/2025

It’s that time of the year and our Candy Monsters are hungry! On Monday November 3rd we will start feeding our monsters for the annual candy buy back! Each day they will be weighed and whichever grades monster has the fullest belly receives extra recess! Bring your candy in by or before Thursday, November 6th!
See flyer for details!

10/28/2025

When they say it takes a village, they’re not kidding… The PTA would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all our parent volunteers and student volunteers who dedicated countless days and hours to making our annual monster mash an unforgettable night for the students at the Wading River School. Your tireless efforts, day in and day out, have been truly inspiring, and we couldn’t have pulled this off without you!

A special thank you to:
Brian and Dennis of Brian Vincent Lights & Sound for DJ’ing and Photo Booth fun!

Lewins Farm for their generous pumpkin donations (300 of them to be exact!!)

Kacie Merendino, our exceptional chair and mastermind behind the scenes!

Jacqueline King for the balloon decor in the cafeteria!

Our Little Kingdom - owner Danielle Morgenbesser for the amazing balloon arch in the gym!

And last but not least, The Wading River staff for their unwavering support in our endeavors to create lasting memories for the students!

What a fun night! 🎃👻

10/21/2025

Wading River parents! We need your help!!

🎃 Monster Mash Volunteer Update!
We’re officially in crunch time, and it’s time to get organized for the big night! Thank you so much to everyone who’s already reached out or signed up — we appreciate you more than you know.
To make the most of our time and efforts, we’ve adjusted the prep schedule and will no longer meet on Wednesday night. Updated prep times will be shared in the volunteer sign-up form.
To keep everything organized, please take a quick moment to re-sign up using the form, we know many parents reached out directly about certain days and times, but this will help us see where we still need coverage and make life much easier for everyone.
💫 We still need a lot more hands to help make the magic happen! Whether you can lend a hand during setup, help out during the event, or stay for cleanup — every bit of time makes a huge difference. Your energy, creativity, and support are what bring this night to life — thank you for helping us make it unforgettable! 👻🧡
🎟️ Ticket Reminder: Tickets will be available at the door, but please note that door sales do not guarantee food or goodies, as quantities are limited.

Volunteers Needed
Thursday 10/23- 5:00-8:30pm
Friday 10/24-11am-4pm

Dance 10/24 - 5pm-7:30pm

Cafeteria - 4-6 volunteers
Games- 4-6 volunteers
Spooky Hallway- Traffic Flow 4-6 volunteers
Gym - 2-3 volunteers
Courtyard 1 volunteers
Pumpkin Decorating - 2-3 volunteers
Candy Buffet - end of dance 3-4 volunteers

Teen Volunteer Coordinator- help designate the teen volunteers, and get them set up.

Cleanup Crew -10 plus volunteers

Please click on the link that will bring you to the offical sign up!

Your energy, creativity, and support are what bring this night to life — thank you for helping us make it unforgettable!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

10/20/2025

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/wading-river-pta-monster-mash-2025

🚨 Last call! 🚨
Back by popular demand! To ensure food and goodies order your monster mash tickets before 9PM tonight!!

10/16/2025

Join us tomorrow at the wading river school to help start decorating the halls for the monster mash! See flyer attached!

10/16/2025

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/wading-river-pta-monster-mash-2025

Monster Mash!!
Get ready to BOO-GIE!! 👻
Pre-buy tix to guarantee food & snacks. Door sales available but goodies not guaranteed!!
Follow the link above to pre-order your tickets!