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Harborfields Athletes Receive the Dellecave Award

June 23, 2016 5:55 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields Central School District is pleased to congratulate Harborfields High School student-athletes Ryan Scanlon and Ella Simkins for receiving the prestigious Dellecave Award at a special breakfast awards ceremony on June 12.
Each year, the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame presents the top male and female high school student-athletes in Suffolk County with the […]

ASSEMBLY PASSES FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN

June 23, 2016 5:45 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci is pleased to announce that last week, the New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 8692 to amend the education law in relation to full day kindergarten. This legislation expands the full day kindergarten conversion aid to a five year transition program, offering public full day kindergarten to all students throughout […]

Elwood Executive Director Named Administrator of the Year Awarded by WSBOCES

June 23, 2016 5:38 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District is pleased to announce that Gene Tranchino, executive director for administrative and instructional technology/transportation, has been named the 2015-16 Model Schools Administrator of the Year by Western Suffolk BOCES.
To be eligible for this award, building or district level administrators must be nominated for his or her effort to promote […]

With Graduations This Weekend – Social Host Law Reminder

June 23, 2016 4:55 pm Comments Off

UNDERAGE DRINKING…PLEASE SHARE:
Suffolk Legislature, and Police Department turn off the tap on underage drinking parties. What every PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW:

1. It is against the law for an adult to serve or allow alcohol to be served to children other than his own. It’s called the Social Host Law and is meant to discourage underage […]

Harborfields On Your Mark, Get Set, Read

June 21, 2016 3:36 pm Comments Off

To help encourage and foster a love for reading during the summer months, representatives from the Harborfields Public Library visited the children at Washington Drive Primary School and Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School to share information about the library’s summer reading club. With the theme of this year’s club program inspired by the 2016 Summer […]

Northport Art Teacher Receives Top National Prize

June 21, 2016 3:32 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Northport High School art teacher Margaret Minardi, who received ‘Best in Show’ at the fifth annual East End Arts National Show.
As part of her prize for this prestigious award, Minardi will receive a seven-day stay in East End Arts’ Artist Residence near Hamptons’ museums and galleries, plus $1,000. In addition, she will be […]

Harborfields Second-Graders Participate in Field Day Festivities

June 21, 2016 3:26 pm Comments Off

Second-graders at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District participated in a series of outdoor activities, while engaged in friendly competition at the school’s annual field day celebration.
The students traveled to Harborfields High School where the fields were transformed into an arena of fun and games for all to enjoy. Divided into […]

Supervisor Petrone Meets with Brownie Scouts about Town Hall Mural

June 19, 2016 12:28 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone met recently with the members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 286, speaking with them about and thanking them for the mural that has been on display in the lobby of Town Hall.

The scouts, who attend Washington Drive Primary School in Centerport, earned their Girl Scout painting badge by painting several […]

Harborfields Alumni and Community Educational Foundation Contributes $11.5K for Harborfields Grants

June 19, 2016 12:18 pm Comments Off

During its regular business meeting on June 15, the Harborfields Central School District Board of Education accepted a check in the amount of $11,525.19 from the Harborfields Alumni and Community Educational Foundation to help fund three grants that will provide enhanced learning opportunities for students in the district.

Photo Caption: Harborfields Alumni and Community Educational Foundation […]

New Principal Named for Commack High School

June 19, 2016 12:13 pm Comments Off

The Board of Education of the Commack School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Boritz as the new Commack High School Principal, effective July 1, 2016. This decision caps an intensive search process for a dynamic leader who will continue to support our District’s vision of student achievement through access and opportunity.

Mrs. […]