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Students Welcome Inventor Of ‘The Tree Guardian’ To Bellerose Ave

December 27, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off

Second graders in Northport-East Northport Union Free School District’s Investigate Gifted and Talented program met with an inventor at Bellerose Avenue Elementary School on Dec. 18, 2019.
Northport resident Joseph Merenda holds a patent for his creative invention, a special Christmas tree ornament
called “The Tree Guardian.” The Tree Guardian helps to remind you when it is time to […]

Jennifer Nesfield Recognized For Devotion To Foreign Language Education

November 22, 2019 12:48 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Northport-East Northport Union Free School District’s World Language and ENL Chairperson Jennifer Nesfield for earning the Remunda Cadoux award for leadership in foreign language supervision on Nov. 2, 2019.
The New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers recognized Ms. Nesfield at its 102nd annual conference in Saratoga where she was honored for her […]

Northport High School Boys Varsity Volleyball Advances To Semifinals

November 22, 2019 12:37 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Northport High School’s Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team for defeating the fourth ranked team, Connetquot High School, 3-1 on Nov. 4, 2019. The Tigers will advance to the Suffolk County Semifinals where they will battle the first ranked team at Sachem North High School on Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m.
Tickets for the game […]

Beach Clean-Up Day A Huge Success At Northport MS

November 21, 2019 7:21 pm Comments Off

Members of Northport Middle School’s Community Service Club got their hands dirty at Valley Grove Beach in Northport on Nov. 4, 2019.
Nine middle school students met at the school’s main entrance and loaded supplies into a van, supplied by Youth Directions and Alternatives, or YDA – a non-profit community service organization dedicated to serving youth […]

Seventeen Teams Take Part in Eighth Annual Half Hollow Hills Robotics Invitational

November 20, 2019 1:35 am Comments Off

The winning alliance of (left to right) Sachem High School Team #263 “Sachem Aftershock,” Westhampton Beach High School Team #3171 “Hurricanes” and Hicksville High School Team #1468 “J-Birds” is joined by event referees after the awards ceremony of the Eighth Annual Half Hollow Hills Invitational

On November 2, 2019, teachers, principals, administrators and community members from […]

Harborfields Individuals Honored For Outstanding Achievements

November 17, 2019 1:30 am Comments Off

Harborfields Board of Education members honored several students for their outstanding achievements before being recognized themselves at their meeting on Oct. 23, 2019.
To kick the evening off, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Administration Dr. Rory Manning presented a certificate to Greyson Mignone, a Washington Drive Primary School kindergarten student who raised more than $11,000 […]

Harborfields High School Students Meet With College Recruiters

November 16, 2019 12:06 am Comments Off

Harborfields High School hosted its first college fair of the year on Oct. 23, 2019, where students had an opportunity to explore programs at more than 52 colleges on Long Island and beyond.
Guidance counselor Jackie Best said that the school hosts three fairs throughout the year, calling them an important “first step” towards preparing students […]

Eighth Annual Half Hollow Hills Invitational Demonstrates STEM-Fueled Excitement Among Local School Districts

November 6, 2019 12:08 pm Comments Off

Postseason Competition Highlights Benefits of Robotics Programs for Students, Local Businesses and the Community

On Saturday, November 2, 2019 School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) — also known as FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Long Island — in cooperation with the Half Hollow Hills School District, will present the Eighth Annual Half Hollow […]

Important Bond Vote • Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 6 a.m.‐10 p.m

November 3, 2019 6:02 pm Comments Off

Important Bond Vote • Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 6 a.m.‐10 p.m.
Dear Resident,
Our community is about to make a momentous decision that will impact the future of our school district. I am
writing to remind all residents to make it a priority to vote on the bond referendum on Tuesday, November 19, 2019
6 a.m.-10 p.m. […]

Student Athletes Celebrate Victory at Northport

November 3, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Northport High School’s Boys’ Cross-Country team who were crowned Division II Champions on Oct. 29, 2019 at the Suffolk County Championships.
Additionally, on Oct. 30, 2019 – the second day of the Suffolk County Individual Golf Championships at Rock Hill Country Club – senior James Alden scored 2-over par, 37 on the front nine […]