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Joan Fretz, Huntington’s Director of Fine & Performing Arts, To Retire

January 11, 2013 12:20 pm Comments Off

After a career spanning more than three decades, the Huntington School District’s director of fine and performing arts plans to retire at the end of the current school year.
The Huntington School Board approved Ms. Fretz’s retirement request during its public meeting this past Monday night. This marks the longtime educator’s 26th year in Huntington. She […]

HHH High School Seniors Named Intel Semifinalists

January 10, 2013 7:32 pm Comments Off

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District is very proud to announce the Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search 2013.

Huntington Foundation Counts Down to Annual Gala

January 6, 2013 9:13 am Comments Off

The Huntington Foundation for Excellence in Education’s 20th annual Reach for the Stars gala is set for Friday, January 18 at the elegant Woodlands estate on Southwoods Road in Woodbury. Proceeds from the event will fund the organization’s efforts to enhance education, the arts and athletics in the Huntington School District.
The Huntington Foundation for Excellence […]

Stimson Blood Drive

January 6, 2013 7:16 am Comments Off

South Huntington staff and residents are encouraged to participate in Stimson’s blood drive.

Storyteller Visits James H. Boyd School

January 5, 2013 6:43 am Comments Off

Third-grade students of James H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District enjoyed a visit from professional arts educator and storyteller Tom Lee.

Huntington Softball Hall of Fame Awards New Inductees

January 2, 2013 9:56 am Comments Off

The Township of Huntington Softball Hall of Fame recently held their Annual Induction and Installation Dinner. This year’s inductees are

A Season Of Giving

December 23, 2012 7:44 am Comments Off

Third-grade students at James H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District worked together to bring the holiday spirit to those in the community who need it most this year, including children in the pediatrics unit of Huntington Hospital.

Students Take Part in “The Stop Program”

December 11, 2012 11:44 am Comments Off

Juniors and seniors of Harborfields High School recently took part in an interactive anti-drunk driving program known as “The Stop Program.” Deputy Sheriffs Tom Indence and Rich Baker of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department shared information regarding the laws and consequences of driving under the influence.
Students were then offered the opportunity to participate in a […]

18th Annual Peers Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Whitman

December 5, 2012 8:39 am Comments Off

The 18th Annual Peers Wrestling Tournament is ready to get underway this Saturday, December 8, in Whitman’s North Gymnasium. Beginning at 9:00 AM and continuing throughout the day, wrestlers from Commack, Shoreham-Wading River, West Babylon, Sachem North, Port Washington, North Babylon, Centereach, and host Walt Whitman will have the chance to see just where they […]

Commack Students Give Towards Training Service Dogs To Assist Returning Veterans

December 3, 2012 9:14 am Comments Off

In honor of Veterans Day, student members of Commack High School’s Cause Four Paws Club and the Literacy Club presented a check for $1,000.00 to the America’s VetDogs Association. The money was raised through fundraisers and pizza sales that will be used towards the cost of training a service dog to assist a returning veteran. […]