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Annual Northport High School Extracurricular Awards celebrate student achievements

The annual Northport High School Extracurricular Awards were a showcase of the many varied interests and talents of the Class of 2023. Teachers and administrators across music, art, athletics, technology, math, business, law, language and more recognized dozens of seniors who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to the school community and spirit.
Throughout […]

June 4, 2023 12:00 am / Comments Off / Read More

Northport High School National Honor Society welcomes 2023 inductees

May 25, 2023 11:33 pm Comments Off

As National Honor Society officers, Ava Mir, Charlotte Bingham and Sam Rosenfeld-McMahon have spent countless hours supporting events and activities behind the scenes. Along with their fellow society members, they have been the quiet forces behind the St. Baldrick’s Day “Brave the Shave” event, Best Buddy Friendship Ball, Miss Minnie’s Toy Drives, freshman orientation and […]

Northport-East Northport Budget Passes

May 17, 2023 10:56 pm Comments Off

The Northport-East Northport school budget has passed. Please see the below results, as well as Board of Education trustee election results.

Proposition #1: 23-24 Budget: Passes
YES – 1,839
NO- 1,315

Proposition #2: Capital Expenditures: Passes
YES- 2,449
NO- 693

Board of Education: 2 seats
Donna McNaughton (incumbent, elected): 2,275
David Badanes (incumbent, elected): 2,174
Amanda Cascio: 1,147

Northport High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced

April 29, 2023 9:05 pm Comments Off

Northport High School valedictorian and salutatorian announced
Seniors John Dwyer and Dessa Kavrakis will represent their peers at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony

Northport High School seniors John Dwyer and Dessa Kavrakis have gone above and beyond during their high school careers, earning them the prestigious designations of valedictorian and salutatorian. Both students are exemplary in […]

Northport High School senior named Rotary Student of the Month for English

December 16, 2021 6:11 pm Comments Off

Northport High School senior Harrison LeBow was in attendance at the Dec. 9 board of education meeting, but not only for his usual student report. Harrison was recognized as the Rotary Student of the Month for English thanks to his love of literature and dedication to the subject. The board of education and Superintendent of […]

Northport-East Northport Hosts R.A.P Week To Raise Awareness About Addiction And Recovery

October 31, 2021 4:45 pm Comments Off

For the 10th year, the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District is raising awareness for drug and alcohol use amongst teens through Recovery, Awareness, Prevention (R.A.P) Week. This weeklong event is districtwide and involves various learning opportunities and activities for students.
This year, high school ninth and 10th graders learned about the effects of addiction during […]

STEM Enrichment For All Program Expands Opportunities For Students

October 31, 2021 4:36 pm Comments Off

Students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District have been enjoying the new “STEM Enrichment for All” program, which gives students rotational access to a hand on learning experience in a Makerspace/STEM Lab. The new program empowers students through hands on exploratory learning, authentic research and discovery, and […]

Northport High School Student Running Successful Podcast

October 26, 2021 5:44 pm Comments Off

Northport High School student Amanda Penny is using her interviewing skills to run a successful podcast, which she has titled “Amanda’s World.” The podcast focuses on topics of interest to Amanda, ranging from her favorite television shows to her focus on a career in journalism.
Amanda says she hadn’t planned on the podcast becoming such a […]

Northport High School senior selected for BAE Systems Women in Technology program

October 20, 2021 3:19 pm Comments Off

Northport High School senior Soraya Basrai has been selected for Women in Technology, a program run by BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector. Soraya began the program this fall and will graduate in November.
Math teacher Kristen Rozell had shared the opportunity with her students, and Soraya opted to apply in hopes of participating in external engineering […]

Northport High School baseball field named for longtime coach and educator John DeMartini

October 7, 2021 7:04 pm Comments Off

The Northport High School baseball field was renamed in honor of legendary coach and educator John “DeMar” DeMartini. The field dedication had dozens of current and former students, their families, and district staff and administration in attendance to celebrate.
DeMartini, who has been with the district for seven decades, received tremendous praise from his colleagues and […]