Hampton Bays Elementary School students recently showcased their creativity and safety awareness by designing vibrant, informative posters for their school’s annual Fire Prevention Art Contest.

The winning students were honored during a special assembly in which members of the Hampton Bays Fire Department recognized their artwork, presented certificates and shared important fire safety tips. 

“We are proud of all our students for their creativity and commitment to fire safety awareness,” said art teacher Debra McDowell.   

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding posters:

Kindergarten
1st Place: Tabor Hatton
2nd Place: Eddy Sacaquirin
3rd Place: Cora Jiminez

First Grade
1st Place: Alice Quizhpi
2nd Place: Camila Cocios
3rd Place: Andy Mejia

Second Grade
1st Place: Ayla Blakaj
2nd Place: Isabell Hernandez
3rd Place: Matthew Noonan

Third Grade
1st Place: Maynor Escobar Garcia
2nd Place: Madison Fallo
3rd Place: Ximena Sanchez

Fourth Grade
1st Place: Shaila Fajardo
2nd Place: Tatiana Dominguez
3rd Place: Rory Obert

Date Added: 1/8/2026