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HUFSD Election Results

May 15, 2012 9:25 pm Comments Off

The election results for the Huntington School District is as follows:
The school budget of $109,037,301 passed 2005 – 803 an increase of $2,821,479
Referendum to allocate funds passed 1989 – 645
The following trustees have been elected:
Emily Rogan, Tom DiGiacomo, and Xavier Palacios
Number of votes for trustees:
Bill Dwyer – 1267
Emily Rogan – 2029
Tom DiGiacomo – 1749
Susan Tully […]

Huntington Teachers and Students Travel to Peru

May 5, 2012 11:46 pm Comments Off

A group of Huntington High School teachers and students traveled to Peru during the district’s mid-winter vacation for a week filled with educational adventure and historical and cultural exploration.
The strictly private journey was not sponsored or underwritten by the school district in any way. The teenagers – 36 in all – traveled with art/photography teacher […]

Huntington’s Distinguished Seniors Honored at Dinner

May 5, 2012 4:20 am Comments Off

This year’s Distinguished Seniors Dinner at Huntington High School honored the top 63 students in the Class of 2012. Over the course of the evening, the exceptional teenagers themselves recognized a group of teachers who have meant the most to them through the years.
A crowd numbering more than 200 filled Louis D. Giani Gymnasium for […]

Huntington School District Art Show Set for May 15-16

May 4, 2012 10:52 am Comments Off

Art lovers have something to look forward to. The Huntington School District’s annual art show is on the horizon. It will feature everything from painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and computer graphics to advertising, fashion design, photography and video arts.
The show is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 15-16 in the high school’s Louis D. Giani […]

Letter From HUFSD Superintendent Jim Polansky

May 1, 2012 6:28 am Comments Off

It is hard to believe that May is right around the corner and that the final quarter of the school year is underway. I’d like to commend the staff at Flower Hill, Jefferson, Southdown, Washington, Woodhull and Finley on their diligence in preparing students and on seamlessly administering the state English Language Arts and math assessments during the past two weeks;

Huntington SD BOE Candidates

April 27, 2012 7:41 am Comments Off

Five candidates will be on the ballot when Huntington School District residents go to the polls on Tuesday, May 15 to fill three seats on the School Board. Voting will be held at Huntington High School from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tom DiGiacomo, Bill Dwyer, Xavier Palacios, Emily Rogan and Susan Tully are all out […]

Sophisticated Entries in Woodhull Science Fair

April 14, 2012 8:21 am Comments Off

Several weeks of interesting study culminated for students with the annual Woodhull Intermediate School science fair in the Huntington school district. The event featured a horde of well-presented projects that delved into dozens of different areas that captured the attention of fellow students, teachers and parents.
Students displayed their projects in the gym, which allowed all […]

Outstanding Student Jason Chisolm

April 3, 2012 5:42 am Comments Off

Jason Chisolm is a real go-getter. He’s a goal-oriented senior at Huntington High School with a keen mind, always learning, always stretching himself. The teenager has been called the “quintessential student” and has displayed a penchant for seeking out new opportunities and endless avenues for personal growth.
The Huntington High School community is a very diverse place. […]

Woodhull Pasta Night

March 16, 2012 9:03 am Comments Off

A crowd of more than 300 hungry diners turned out for this winter’s Woodhull Intermediate School sixth grade pasta night in the Huntington School district. The group was served by about 100 students, who took on the roles of waiters and waitresses, jotting down orders and delivering food in a swift and orderly manner.
PTA volunteers […]

Washington School Plans Joan Balsari Memorial Garden

March 13, 2012 3:51 am Comments Off

The Washington Primary School community will always have a special place in its heart for second grade teacher Joan Marie Balsari, who passed away last October after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Now parents, teachers and support staff members are planning to create a lasting and living tribute to the cherished educator.
The Joanie Balsari […]