The Huntingtonian | Archive | Huntington Union Free School District

School Closings & Delays For Monday, February 2, 2015

February 1, 2015 5:21 pm Comments Off

Cold Spring Harbor – Closed
Commack – Closed
Elwood – Closed
Harborfields – Closed
Half Hollow Hills – Closed
Huntington – Closed
Northport/ East Northport – Closed
South Huntington – Closed

NYS GEA Has Cost Huntington SD $11 Million

January 28, 2015 1:11 pm Comments Off

New York’s “gap elimination adjustment” has cost Huntington School District taxpayers and students nearly $11 million in lost state aid over the past five years, including a $1,827,543 reduction in the current school year. The loss amounts to more than $400 per student this year.

Huntington’s STEM School Lands Grant For a Greenhouse & an Aeroponics System

January 16, 2015 8:55 am Comments Off

It will be used to fund the purchase of a greenhouse, raised beds for gardening and an aeroponics system.

Thanksgiving Message From Huntington Superintendent Polansky

November 25, 2014 9:46 am Comments Off

I am genuinely thankful to be part of a school community that gives selflessly to 4,600 children who look to us every day for guidance and support.

Huntington Blue Devils Marching Band Wins State Title to Cap Undefeated Season

October 29, 2014 9:32 am Comments Off

The Huntington High School Blue Devil marching band culminated an undefeated season by winning the New York State Field Band Conference championship and Governor’s Cup on Sunday at Syracuse’s Carrier Dome.

Xavier Palacios Addressing the Town Board During the March for Maggie

October 22, 2014 9:21 pm Comments Off

Xavier Palacios is one of the founders of Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter (HSLQ). He is a trustee on the Huntington School Board and an attorney with a practice in Huntington Station.
HSLQ is a movement from within the community with the belief that the solution to what ails Huntington Station “Is Up To Us.”
He […]

Young People have lost Faith in Town Government, a Letter from a 19 year old- S.O.S.

October 17, 2014 9:25 pm 4 Comments

Editor’s Note: Kelly wrote this note because of the violence that has surrounded her home, her friends, her family. She was quite courageous in her thoughts and words below. As someone living in this community for 57 years this letter brought me to tears. What say you Frank Petrone? But better than that, what are […]

March Because Maggie Matters

October 16, 2014 2:54 pm 1 Comment

A group of concerned citizens from the South Huntington and Huntington School Districts have organized a march on Town Hall brought on by the murder of Maggie Rosales. They describe the purpose of the march “as way of bringing people together for peace and harmony, to remember a life was lost to a violent crime and […]

Letter: Why Is The Town In The Real Estate Business?

October 10, 2014 8:33 am Comments Off

I was a witness to the exchange between Supervisor Petrone, Councilman Cuthbertson, and SD B.O.E. president Rogan at the last Town Board meeting. To say I am disappointed in our Town’s leadership is an understatement.

District Keeps Close Watch On Industrial Development Agency Tax Abatement Programs

October 6, 2014 9:20 am Comments Off

Huntington School District officials are keeping a close eye on the Town of Huntington’s redevelopment initiative in Huntington Station as well as various projects in and around Huntington village that have sought property tax abatements through the Suffolk Industrial Development Agency.