The Huntingtonian | Archive | Sports & Schools

Is Superintendent Jim Polansky A Super Hero?

February 15, 2013 7:16 pm Comments Off

Since Superintendent Polansky took over at the Huntington School District, many have wondered if he is a super hero. The students at Southdown Primary may have gotten confirmation on that when he showed up at their Family Math Night.
“The event was extremely successful and well attended,” Southdown Principal Michelle Marino said. More than 150 students […]

Memorial Rock Installed At Woodhull School In Honor of Patrick Hannon

February 2, 2013 9:12 am Comments Off

Patrick Hannon who attended Woodhull in the Huntington School district passed away suddenly in July 2011. The incoming sixth grade was wrapping up a week spent at the 1,800 Yawgoog Scout Reservation in rural Hopkinton, near the Connecticut state line. Patrick passed away in his sleep at the camp. The camp is operated by the […]

Whitman Girls Take First Place with Big Win Over Northport

January 30, 2013 8:26 pm Comments Off

The Wildcats jumped out to a quick lead, 15-9, with a smothering and aggressive defense led by seniors Marissa Olsen (6 points) and Katira Jemmott (10 points). I

Washington Primary Adopts School Devastated By Hurricane Sandy

January 30, 2013 7:05 am Comments Off

Rockwood Park School-P.S. 207 in Howard Beach, Queens suffered devastating damage at the hands of Hurricane Sandy, with massive flooding through much of the building. Riding to the rescue was Washington Primary School in the Huntington School District. They “adopted” several of Rockwood’s grade levels in an effort to help students and teachers in the […]

Commack Student’s Art Work Selected For Special Honor

January 24, 2013 10:19 pm Comments Off

Each year the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) selects artwork to use on the front of its holiday card that features the talent and creativity of New York’s public school students. The artwork is selected from the student art exhibit, coordinated by the NYS Art Teachers Association at its annual convention, held in […]

8.5% Tax Increase or $6,860,000 In Cuts for Half Hollow Hills

January 23, 2013 11:01 pm Comments Off

This years budget finds the district in the same predicament with an anticipated $9.5 million deficit.

District Finalizing Huntington’s Virtual AP Initiative

January 21, 2013 5:02 am Comments Off

School officials said the new program will provide opportunities for students to take AP courses they otherwise would not be able to enroll in because of scheduling conflicts.

Whitman December Athletes of the Month

January 19, 2013 8:18 am Comments Off

Track star Zach Cammer and exceptional fencer Alexandra Alpy are our two distinguished Athletes of the Month for December.

Half Hollow Hills Students Win Suffolk County Math Tournament

January 18, 2013 8:28 am Comments Off

Two Half Hollow Hills Students, Rinni Bhandali and Kris Pang were named individual winners at the 12th Annual Suffolk County Math Tournament coordinated by the Suffolk County Math Teachers Association.

Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist Named at Harborfields

January 11, 2013 5:26 pm Comments Off

Harborfields Central School District is proud to announce that on Jan. 9, senior Jacob Wax was named a semifinalist in this year’s Intel Science Talent Search Competition