Author: SCOTT NICKS

Northport K-8 principal, Mr. Rustay, STUCK to his work for our celebration of earning a B school rating. Students and staff took part in taping him to the wall! Students and teachers, who helped pave the way for Northport’s successful year, added piece-by-piece colorful duct tape that affixed Mr. Rustay to the main hallway wall. Over the course of the morning, students and staff walked through and placed their own piece of tape. Students and staff from around the school and beyond were able to tune into a live stream of the celebration, including the removal of the platform after … Read More

Eighth graders in Mr. Nicks’ science class at Samuel Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies (SGAET) identify unknown compounds by testing their chemical properties. pH indicator (Anthocyanin) was made by boiling red cabbage and collecting the purple solution that was produced. This indicator changes color based on the acidity or alkalinity of the substance it is added to. Students made observations on the color change in their lab reports and attempted to identify the unknown substances based on the known pH of common household solutions. The students were able to practice safe lab procedures and policies while strengthening their understanding of … Read More