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Dodgeball for a Cause in Elwood

December 1, 2012 8:46 am Comments Off

Students of Elwood Middle School united in support of a good cause and had a great time doing it! Over 300 students took part in the school’s popular “Dodge Cancer” fundraising event benefiting members of the Elwood community who are directly affected by the disease.
Every participant contributed a $10 donation, allowing them and their teammates […]

Learning is Fun at Southdown’s Harvest Fest

November 28, 2012 9:34 pm Comments Off

Southdown Primary School in the Huntington School district has an annual harvest festival that is a throwback to a bygone era and the community’s agricultural traditions, especially the land that surrounds the building.
Once part of the Gold Coast estate of pharmaceutical titan George McKesson Brown, Southdown’s grounds came to life as hundreds of students in […]

Harborfields Students Restock Food Pantry

November 28, 2012 12:30 pm Comments Off

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, students of the Harborfields Central School District recently took part in a food drive to benefit members of the local community.
The fourth-graders in Jennifer Thompson’s class at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School and the second-graders in Monique Keith Golding’s class at Washington Drive Primary School united to collect boxes of […]

Commack High School Presents Noises Off

November 23, 2012 8:50 am Comments Off

Commack High School’s Masque and Wig Drama Production of “Noises Off,” written by Michael Frayn, has been rescheduled as follows: Thursday December 6 – Senior Citizen’s Matinee & Dinner – 1pm
Friday, December 7 & Saturday December 8 – 7:30pm Performances.
All tickets previously purchased will be honored.
The play revolves around an ambitious director and his troop […]

Walt Whitman DECA Presents A Concert For Autism

November 23, 2012 8:41 am Comments Off

Not only will the concert raise money that will be split between the Brittany Maier and Friends Foundation and the Walt Whitman DECA Club, but it is also a great way to demonstrate the importance of using leadership to benefit the community.

Washington Drive Students Give Thanks

November 20, 2012 12:04 pm Comments Off

Kindergarten classes at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District entertained their parents with a special Thanksgiving presentation in which they performed a series of songs and poems dressed as Native Americans and Pilgrims. At the conclusion of the celebration, students enjoyed a delicious feast with their parents.

Story & Photo By Alison […]

Commack High School Principal Honored By March Of Dimes

November 20, 2012 8:46 am Comments Off

High School Principal Cathy Nolan was honored by the March of Dimes with the Golden Apple Award on November 13. The Golden Apple Awards were created to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have made a difference through their commitment to education. And Mrs. Nolan is one committed lady! A true believer in doing for […]

Superintendent Polansky’s Vision For Jack Abrams School

November 19, 2012 9:05 pm Comments Off

Jack Abrams school closed in July 2010 after a divided BOE that represented a divided community voted to close the building. It was a very difficult time for everyone involved.
When Jim Polansky took over as superintendent of the Huntington school, he knew addressing the issue of what to do with the building would need to […]

Audiences Will Be Treated To One Of Wilde’s Best Works By Huntington Drama Club

November 17, 2012 12:05 am Comments Off

For a peek into England in 1892, a time long gone by, join the cast and crew at Huntington High School this weekend.

South Huntington Superintendent Announces Calendar Modifications

November 15, 2012 4:02 pm 1 Comment

I want to provide an update on the make-up school day scenario.
At this point, there has not been any communication from the Commissioner of Education regarding a modification of school day requirements. While there are a series of hardship appeals, bills, and suggestions circulating, the current policy requires the use of vacation days before any […]