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Long Island Science and Engineering Fair Winners

August 21, 2013 5:13 am Comments Off

The Long Island Science and Engineering Fair is a two-day competition for the most advanced middle school and high school projects. This year East Woods School students, and Huntington residents, William Benjamin (pictured left) and Alexander Oruci (pictured right) entered their project entitled “MAD MICE.” The young men had listened to several debates over the […]

New Assistant Principal at Burr Intermediate School In Commack

August 16, 2013 5:18 am Comments Off

The Commack Board of Education appointed Donna Forbes as the new assistant principal at Burr Intermediate School.

Elwood Students Place in Battle of the Books Competition

August 15, 2013 7:59 am Comments Off

By Alison DeMaria
A team of 10 Elwood students entering grades six through nine in the fall took part in the 17th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books competition held at Stony Brook University on Aug. 10. Competing as “The Elwood Things,” the team members were assigned eight books to read over the summer. They participated […]

Huntington Advanced Placement Scholars On The Rise

August 12, 2013 5:18 am Comments Off

Huntington High School’s Advanced Placement Scholar ranks skyrocketed this year with 122 students being recognized for their fine performance on a series of challenging exams, 17 more than in 2012.

Car Wash To Support Blue Devil Marching Band – Sunday, August 11

August 11, 2013 8:34 am Comments Off

The Blue Devil Marching Band is going to DISNEY in February to participate in a workshop & march in the parade at the Magic Kingdom!
Your car is dirty and they would love to wash it!
Sunday, August 11
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
135 New York Ave – Knutson Marine – Halesite
Across from the Shamrock Pub/TK’s Galley shopping center
Please help support […]

Marcellino’s Statement On Common Core Testing

August 7, 2013 7:35 am Comments Off

Senator Carl L. Marcellino made the following statement on Common Core Testing:
With the new Common Core test scores being released, many School districts across Long Island have seen a significant drop in Student’s measured performance.
Before panic sets in, we must remember that the final scores of the 2013 tests are not the clearest method of […]

Avalon Bay Project Construction Moving Quickly

July 22, 2013 8:53 am 1 Comment

Construction of Avalon Bay located on E. 5th Street, Huntington Station.

Huntington School District Taking S.T.E.M. To The Next Level

July 8, 2013 7:36 am Comments Off

At the beginning of the next school year, the Huntington School District will be opening a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school.

Harborfields Students Committed to Serve

July 6, 2013 8:48 am Comments Off

Four graduates of the Class of 2013 will be attending service academies in the fall, and two have enlisted in the military. Collectively, these students will represent each branch of the military.

South Huntington BOE Meeting

July 2, 2013 8:40 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to newly sworn in South Huntington School District Board of Education members Laura Carey and Nick Ciappetta. The two were sworn in after recently winning their respective elections this past June.