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Elwood Students Get A Visit from Sweetbriar Nature Center

May 9, 2013 7:14 am Comments Off

Kindergarten students of Harley Avenue Primary School combined their study of animals and the five senses as they enjoyed a special classroom visit from Eric Young of the Sweetbriar Nature Center

Commack Earns Awards In Spanish Poetry Contest

May 7, 2013 9:16 am Comments Off

Commack High School students earned gold, silver, and bronze at the annual Hofstra Spanish Poetry Contest for Secondary Schools.

Huntington’s Distinguished Seniors Honored at Dinner

May 1, 2013 5:38 am Comments Off

The top members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2013 were honored last Thursday night during this year’s Distinguished Senior Dinner in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium.
During the three-hour long affair, the exceptional teenagers recognized a set of teachers who have meant the most to them through the years. A large crowd numbering about 330 attended […]

Meet The BOE Candidates – Bari Fehrs (Huntington)

April 30, 2013 5:48 am Comments Off

I’ve been a Huntington resident for 22 years. My husband and I have 3 children all attending Huntington schools. My son Max is a senior, my son Will is a freshman and my daughter Cameron is a 6th grader at Woodhull Intermediate.

My involvement with the school district started when my first son entered Kindergarten. I believe […]

Lahey Students Made 1000 Sandwiches for Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative

April 30, 2013 5:36 am Comments Off

In the spirit of kindness, approximately 70 students of Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District took part in a hands-on community service project in which they donated sandwiches to the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative.

Assembly Raia Extends Congratulations To Northport Art Students

April 29, 2013 1:12 pm Comments Off

Photo above: Assemblyman Andrew Raia and local Northport High School art student, Quinn Pace, selected to represent New York State in a national art display.
Assemblyman Andrew Raia recently extended his congratulations to Quinn Pace, a local Northport High School art student, for being selected to represent New York State in a national flag display in […]

Shooting Hoops for Healthy Hearts

April 25, 2013 11:34 am Comments Off

Students of James H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District raised $4,271.47 for the American Heart Association through the Hoops for Heart program.

HUFSD BOE Candidates Announced

April 23, 2013 3:28 pm Comments Off

The deadline has passed for candidates to submit their petitions for Board Of Education for the Huntington School district. The following candidates will be competing for 2 open seats. Current BOE members Rick McGrath and John Paci will not seek re-election.
Bill Dywer – Former BOE member for HUFSD
Bari Fehrs – Current PTA Council President for HUFSD
Deniqua Crichlow
Jennifer […]

Commack Comes To The Rescue For Little League Damaged By Sandy

April 21, 2013 5:55 pm Comments Off

All it took was a phone call from Sandy stricken Far Rockaway Little League to start the ball rolling in Commack.

Elwood Students Raise Money For UCP

April 14, 2013 5:47 am Comments Off

Students of Elwood Middle School have taken part in this program for many years, having raised $47,762.55 since 1996 for the cause. This year’s winning group of students correctly answered 73 of the 100 questions given.