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Respect, Responsibility and Relationships in Action

December 6, 2013 12:59 pm Comments Off

Story & photos by Brenda Lentsch
The Commack Middle School Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) Team unveiled a new initiative with the motto, “Respect, Responsibility, and Relationships.” The PBIS Team, led by Paul Schmelter, Assistant Principal, are using the initiative to promote positive behaviors throughout the school.
From the very first day of school, when each bus […]

Ryan’s Story Presented in Harborfields

December 6, 2013 10:02 am Comments Off

In an effort to raise awareness of the effects that bullying has on students and their families, Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District hosted Ryan’s Story, an anti-bullying program based upon the life and death of 13-year-old Ryan Halligan.

Huntington’s Ben Kocis Named Suffolk’s Best Quarterback

December 6, 2013 7:43 am Comments Off

After leading his team to the Long Island football championship, Huntington High School signal caller Ben Kocis has been named this year’s recipient of the Boomer Award, recognizing him as Suffolk’s best quarterback.

Looking Towards the Future – Career Day at Burr

December 3, 2013 10:52 am Comments Off

Students at Burr Intermediate School got a chance to meet with parents and community members who volunteered to tell them about their chosen professions.

Dodging for a Cause in Elwood

December 3, 2013 8:02 am Comments Off

Students of Elwood Middle School took part in the annual Dodge Cancer fundraiser, raising approximately $5,000 for families in the Elwood community that are impacted by the disease.

Harley Students Give Thanks

December 2, 2013 12:49 pm Comments Off

Kindergarten classes at Harley Avenue Primary School in the Elwood Union Free School District entertained their parents with a special Thanksgiving presentation

Students In Harborfields Celebrate the Season

November 27, 2013 5:37 am Comments Off

Students of Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District recently explored the holidays of the season.

Huntington Captures County Football Crown

November 26, 2013 6:49 am Comments Off

The quarterback, Ben Kocis, engineered the Huntington football team’s comeback Saturday night as the Blue Devils rebounded from a 12-0 deficit to topple three-time defending Suffolk champion Sayville, 26-18 and capture the county crown for the first time since 2005.

Blue Devil Football County Champs!

November 24, 2013 8:35 am Comments Off

The Huntington Blue Devil’s are county champions!

Long Island School Superintendents Unite to Eliminate the G-E-A

November 17, 2013 9:07 am Comments Off

Nearly $1BILLION in State Aid to Long Island Schools Lost Over Last Three Years.
The Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) is a formula in the state budget that reduces the amount of state aid each school district is entitled to receive. New York State introduced the GEA in 2009-2010 when it was known as the Deficit Reduction […]