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Northport Math Educator Named New York State Master Teacher

October 27, 2017 3:31 pm Comments Off

Northport High School math teacher Kristen Rozell was recently named a New York State Master Teacher.
The Master Teacher Program is composed of the highest performing teachers and educators in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math. Once accepted into the program, through letters of recommendation and a rigorous interview process, teachers enter a four-year […]

The Huntington Foundation Announces 2018 Honorees

October 22, 2017 7:51 am Comments Off

On behalf of the Huntington Foundation, we proudly announce that we have chosen our esteemed honorees for this year’s 2018 gala. This year’s choices are especially prominent as they will be honored as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Foundation—a not-to-be missed season of celebration culminating in the Foundation’s annual Reach for the […]

Tons of Tiger Spirit At Homecoming

October 19, 2017 2:52 pm Comments Off

The Northport-East Northport School District held a day of homecoming festivities full of district pride at the high school on October 14, 2017. Students, faculty, and members of the community all came together at the football game against the Sachem North Flaming Arrows.
The Tiger Stadium stands were packed with more than 2,000 students, families, […]

Seven Half Hollow Hills Students Named Semifinalists in Siemens Competition

October 19, 2017 2:36 pm Comments Off

Most Semifinalists Of Any District On Long Island And In New York
Seven students in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District have been named 2017 semifinalists in the prestigious Siemens Competition, the nation’s premier competition in math, science and technology for high school students. This makes Half Hollow Hills the district with the most semifinalists […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES OVER 500 TICK-REMOVAL KITS DISTRIBUTED TO NEARLY 150 SCHOOLS ACROSS SUFFOLK COUNTY

October 15, 2017 1:55 pm Comments Off

Partnership with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, School Districts and Suffolk County Department of Health Services will Enhance Prevention Measures Against Tick-Borne Diseases

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has launched a new partnership with the Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital to provide nearly […]

Elwood BOE Recognizes Outstanding Staff Members

October 13, 2017 5:11 pm Comments Off

At its business meeting on Sept. 28, 2017 the Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education recognized several outstanding staff members for their dedication to the students of the district.
Bari Shapiro was commended for being awarded a Books for Children Shelf from the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program. Out of 2,000 applications, only […]

School Bus and Car Collide in Melville

October 4, 2017 7:02 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car on New York Avenue near Rainer Street on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2017, at about 8:53 a.m. There were 18 children aboard the bus on their way to the Signal Hill Elementary School in Dix Hills. There were no reported injuries, […]

United States Marine Band To Perform At Half Hollow Hills High School East To Host Only Performance On Long Island

October 1, 2017 12:59 pm Comments Off

As part of its 2017 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in the Half Hollow Hills High School East Eugene Orloff Auditorium in Dix Hills, NY. The concert, sponsored by the Half Hollow Hills Central School District, is the only performance […]

Four Commack High School National Merit Semifinalists Named

October 1, 2017 12:52 pm Comments Off

Four of our Commack High School seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to compete for one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships. Winners will be announced in the spring and will share in scholarships totaling more than $33 million.
Congratulations to Raphael Iskra, Nicole LaReddola, Daniel Lee, and […]

Elwood Board of Education Sets Bond Vote For Tuesday, November 28, 2017

October 1, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution at its Sept. 28, 2017 business meeting to present a bond proposal to the greater community for vote on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. The proposal addresses a number of major renovations and repairs at all schools throughout the district to address aging […]