The Huntingtonian | Archive | Sports & Schools

Suffolk County Implements Anti-Bullying Initiatives

March 23, 2014 9:21 am Comments Off

As of July 1, 2012, the New York State Dignity Act mandates that all schools must designate a point person, known as a Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC), to assist students who feel that they are being bullied.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR JEFFERSON PARENTS In The HUFSD

March 20, 2014 4:19 pm Comments Off

JEFFERSON DISMISSAL UPDATE …
The last child was dismissed at about 4:30.
First update:
Field workers have the pole secured so that we will be able to begin dismissal. They will dismiss buses first, three at a time. Afterwards parents will be able to pick up students who do not take the bus.
Original message:
Due to a damaged electric […]

Letter To The Editor: Over $500,000 A Year Removed From SD 3 Tax Rolls

March 19, 2014 6:21 am Comments Off

Editors note: This letter was written in response to the the article Town Board’s Use of Eminent Domain Costs Tax payers Millions.
Dear Editor,
Rotondo is only a part of the larger puzzle. The Town knew Rotondo was using this land in an illegal manner as more than a construction debris waste transfer site, less 1000 feet […]

Hispanic Youth Task Force Meets With Assemblyman Lupinacci

March 18, 2014 10:14 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci was recently visited by members of Walt Whitman High School’s Hispanic Youth Task Force in his district office. Lupinacci discussed several pieces of legislation with the students designed to better their community, and also helped prepare them for a mock legislative session held in the New York State Assembly chambers.
“It was a […]

Scholarship Opportunity For Local Students

March 17, 2014 8:26 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci is encouraging local high school seniors to apply for the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators’ Scholarship program. The conference offers four scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000 to support students who excel both in the classroom and in athletic competition. This year, the two athletic scholarships will be awarded in the […]

Raia, Colleagues Pledge Commitment To Education Reform

March 15, 2014 2:28 pm Comments Off

Raia reaffirms dedication to real education reform in anticipation of April testing.

Huntington Student Makes History At Intel Finals

March 15, 2014 1:55 pm Comments Off

Aron Coraor made history when the Huntington senior won sixth place honors in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, the premier high school science and math competition in the world.

HHS PTSA Spreads “It Can Wait” Message

March 14, 2014 9:45 am Comments Off

JOIN US! TAKE THE PLEDGE!!

Raia & Lupinacci “Re-election Of Incumbent Regents Board Will Hurt New York’s Students”

March 12, 2014 7:39 am Comments Off

Statement from Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station)
Today I voted against the re-election of four incumbent members of the Board of Regents. After participating in multiple candidate interviews, I believe we need new voices and new leadership on the board, which these incumbent members simply can not provide. All four were part of the disastrous implementation […]

Commack First Place in Brookhaven Regional Science Quiz Bowl

March 11, 2014 5:53 pm Comments Off

Commack Middle School’s science quiz bowl team won first place at the regional competition, the third regional title in the last eight years.