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Commack Best of Buddies Create Friendship Mural for Disabilities Awareness Week

April 14, 2015 5:51 am Comments Off

In acknowledgement of Disabilities Awareness Week, the members of Commack Middle School’s Best of Buddies Club created a mural depicting a symbol of friendship along with a portion of an inspiring quote by Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget […]

Commack History Team Heads to the D.C. Nationals

April 9, 2015 8:32 am Comments Off

Commack High School’s History Bowl Team recently participated in the New York City Regional Competition for the first time and took first place – undefeated with a 6-0 record. The team is now headed to the Nationals in Washington, D.C., in April.
Commack was the only undefeated team present, finishing with a 6-0 record by defeating […]

$10,000 In Scholarships Available

April 7, 2015 12:41 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. Awarded to four current or future college students from New York State, these scholarships will be based upon the student’s grade point average, interest in pursuing a higher education, involvement in the local community […]

LUPINACCI INTRODUCES COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION

April 2, 2015 11:16 am Comments Off

A leading voice for college students statewide who rely on New York’s Tuition Assistant Program (TAP), Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently introduced legislation to increase TAP funding, which would provide students with more financial backing as tuition costs climb.
“As a college professor, I see every day how important TAP is for thousands of students. […]

West Hollow Middle School Takes Top Honors in Math Olympiads

March 28, 2015 10:08 pm Comments Off

On March 12th at the Brookhaven National Lab, the West Hollow Middle School Math Olympiads A and B Teams placed 1st and 4th, respectively, in the Suffolk County Math Tournament. More than 25 school teams compete for these honors. The A team members are Rinni Bhansali, Kavya Rao, Jared Bank, Jiachen Lee and Kyle Kampta. […]

New York State Budget Negotiations Continue

March 27, 2015 10:24 am Comments Off

Following yesterday’s comments by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Karen Magee, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) said he would be in favor of creating a panel that would examine the governor’s proposed teacher evaluation changes. Lupinacci, along with NYSUT, recommends that the proposed commission should be made up of school superintendents, teachers, and […]

Italian-American Scholarship Opportunity

March 22, 2015 10:02 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci is announcing this year’s various Italian-American scholarships being offered to current or future college students. The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators revealed allotments of $2,500 per athletic or academic scholarship.
“As an educator, I’ve always been a strong advocate for students to take advantage of the numerous scholarships our communities offer. […]

Commack Students Win Awards at National History Day Competition

March 22, 2015 6:00 am Comments Off

On Sunday, March 8, 2015, a group of Commack Middle School and High School students represented Commack School District at the Long Island regional competition for National History Day, held at Hofstra University. National History Day is a competition that helps students see connections between the past and present over time. This year’s theme, “Leadership […]

Half Hollow Hills Top Students of 2015

March 21, 2015 5:26 am Comments Off

Half Hollow Hills High School West is proud to announce the Top 20 students of the Class of 2015.

Rose G. Bender – Valedictorian
Brittany Manchisi

Matthew D. Bielskas
Alexis S. Mitchnick

Jennifer M. Casadonte
Brandon J. Nomberg

Nicolas Casazzone
Samantha P. Novotny

Maxine Fenner
Daniel A. Rudin — Salutatorian

Liana He
Arianna R. Sabatino

Evan M. Hochhauser
Olivia M. Sabatino

Stephen J. Imburgia
Sara A. Schatz

Mia R. Inserra
Joshua L. Wende

Sabrina W. Kim
Sua […]

School Closings & Cancellations for Friday, March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015 3:07 pm Comments Off

Commack – All afternoon & evening activities cancelled. The SCOPE Child Care Program will close at 4:30pm.
Cold Spring Harbor – After school and evening activities cancelled.
Elwood – After school and evening activities cancelled.
Harborfields – After school and evening activities cancelled.
Half Hollow Hills – After school and evening activities cancelled.
Northport/ East Northport – After school and evening activities cancelled.
South […]