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MR. JOSE CASTILLO SERVING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

September 19, 2021 3:31 pm Comments Off

– Former Administrative Dean of Walt Whitman High School, Mr. Jose Castillo, will now be proudly serving as one of Whitman’s Assistant Principals.
One of the reasons Mr. Castillo became an educator was because of Indiana Jones. Yes, really. “I love talking about social studies, and when I was a kid, I thought that’s what all social studies teachers […]

Sept. 11 Remembrance Vigil at Northport High School Honors Those Lost 2021

September 17, 2021 2:53 pm Comments Off

On Sept. 10, 2021 students of Northport High School had shortened periods throughout the day to accommodate an important gathering in the afternoon: a remembrance vigil for the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
Split into two sessions, students exited the building and sat in the bleachers, where a moving performance by the Northport High […]

Harborfields Students Don Red, White And Blue For Patriot Day

September 16, 2021 2:42 pm Comments Off

Harborfields students and staff at Oldfield Middle School, Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School and Washington Drive Primary School dressed in red, white and blue on Sept. 10 in honor of Patriot Day. Second graders at Washington Drive created heartfelt American flags to show their love and sense of community.

WD Patriot Day 01, WD Patriot […]

Dawn Valle Named Elwood’s Director Of Math, Science and Tech

September 15, 2021 2:28 pm Comments Off

Dawn Valle was recently named the new director of math, science, technology and federal grants for the Elwood School District. She had served since 2014 as assistant principal at Elwood Middle School. Valle previously worked as a principal for the New York City Department of Education, an assistant principal and math staff developer at the […]

Julie Bilello appointed as assistant principal at Elwood Middle School

September 15, 2021 2:25 pm Comments Off

Julie Bilello was appointed as assistant principal at Elwood Middle School, replacing Dawn Valle, the district’s new director of math, science, technology and federal grants.
Bilello has worked as a special education teacher for the past 16 years, most recently at Elwood Middle School, and previously in the Lynbrook School District and Plainview Old-Bethpage School District. […]

Elwood Welcomes Back Students For An Exciting New School Year

September 15, 2021 2:13 pm Comments Off

Despite the unwelcomed inclement weather, the Elwood School District’s students enjoyed an exciting first day of school on Sept. 9, successfully returning to classes at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School, Elwood Middle School, James H. Boyd Intermediate School and Harley Avenue Primary School.
“Rain could not dampen our first day spirits,” said Dr. Kenneth Bossert, the […]

MR. DAVID BARTH NEW SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, ATHLETICS AND RECREATION District 13

September 6, 2021 3:59 pm Comments Off

We are thrilled to welcome Mr. David Barth as South Huntington
School District’s new Supervisor of Physical Education, Health, Athletics and Recreation.
Mr. Barth’s experience as a K-12 Physical Education and Health teacher, Athletic Director, and
coach gives him a good view and understanding of the entire K-12 program, and the needs of the
programs and successes at each […]

Harborfields Diver Alex Zhang Named All-American

August 26, 2021 3:07 pm Comments Off

Harborfields diver Alex Zhang named All-American
Harborfields High School rising senior Alex Zhang was recently named an All-American in diving. He earned his third consecutive Suffolk County diving championship this past year, and led the Harborfields boys swim team to its highest finish in many years. Zhang recently committed to attend U.S Military Academy at West […]

Knights Capture Small Schools Varsity Boys Soccer Title

August 25, 2021 3:00 pm Comments Off

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s boys varsity soccer team recently completed a trifecta of success. After winning the Brookhaven Summer League title and Sportsmanship Award, the 11-0-2 Knights captured the Small Schools championship with a 4-0 victory over Kings Park.

Elwood Soccer: Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s boys varsity soccer team recently captured the Small Schools […]

South Huntington’s Extended School Year Program Honors Late Student in Annual “Marissa Day”

August 25, 2021 2:48 pm Comments Off

South Huntington, NY – August 18th, 2021 – Six years ago, South Huntington ruefully lost a beloved member of its family: Marissa Pastore. She was a student of Stimson at the time, but her spirit and story have lived on throughout the entire district and so, the South Huntington community continues to honor Marissa and her memory annually. […]