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Washington Drive Students Get A Unique Earth Science Lesson

November 14, 2012 4:16 pm Comments Off

Story by Alison DeMaria
Students of Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District recently took part in a vaudevillian presentation that explored the earth and the effects of littering. The Grand Falloons, Professor W. and his companion Meatloaf entertained students throughout an interactive assembly titled “Professor Winklebottom’s Earth Science Circus.”
During the course of […]

Collection Efforts Benefit Those In Need

November 13, 2012 9:13 am Comments Off

North Ridge Primary School in Commack held its annual Coat Drive, collecting hundreds of items that keep people warm. The North Ridge community and faculty generously donated more than 150 mens, womens, and children’s coats, along with hats, scarves, and gloves. All coats were brought to Long Island Cares in Hauppauge as part of the […]

Storm Update From HUFSD Superindent Jim Polansky

November 2, 2012 3:32 pm Comments Off

Good afternoon. We continue to monitor the situation in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Six of our eight buildings have regained power. Flower Hill and Woodhull remain without it. We hope to reopen Monday, however this is contingent upon power and road/transportation conditions. Unfortunately there are still numerous roads in multiple segments of the district that […]

Finley Student Council Leadership Support Great Causes

October 28, 2012 7:23 am Comments Off

The energy and enthusiasm displayed by Huntington Students in the J. Taylor Finley Middle School’s nearly 675 seventh and eighth graders is reflected in the four officers who are vigorously leading the Falcons’ student council this year.
Eighth graders Chris Cordeiro (president), Izzy Scarpati (vice president), Theresa Moreno (secretary) and Emma Petrizzi (treasurer) are working closely […]

Commack High School Production “Noises Off”

October 28, 2012 5:48 am Comments Off

Commack High School’s Masque and Wig Drama Production “Noises Off,” written by Michael Frayn, is a hilarious play within a play. The story revolves around an ambitious director and his troop of mediocre actors, as they prepare for opening night of their production. Just when they start getting it right, everything going wrong! This play […]

Stimson School Teacher’s And Staff Help Fight Breast Cancer

October 24, 2012 7:55 am Comments Off

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Stimson teachers and staff rallied their support to help provide mammograms, education, and support services to women in need.

Commack High School Students NYSSMA Bound

October 23, 2012 8:04 am Comments Off

“It is quite an honor to be selected to perform in an All-State ensemble,” stated Paul R. Infante, Commack’s Director of Fine and Applied Arts. “

Huntington School Board Meeting Tonight: Presentation By Sustainable LI

October 22, 2012 9:04 am Comments Off

One of the consultants (Sustainable Long Island) for the controversial Huntington Station Brownfields Opportunity Area (BOA) program will be giving a presentation to the Huntington School Board this evening.

Whitman Defeats Centereach on Homecoming Day

October 21, 2012 2:14 am Comments Off

The Whitman football team is now 4-3 on the season, as they defeated the Centereach Cougars 51-24. The Wildcats had complete control from the start over the Cougars as the half time score was 26 – 0. See below some of the highlights from the game.

Scoring:

W- Bermudez 52 run (2pt Conversion failed)
W – Batts 77 Punt return (2pt Conversion Aleman […]

Elwood Homecoming Celebration

October 18, 2012 6:22 am Comments Off

“It’s always nice to see everyone showing their spirit and support for our school,” remarked Superintendent Peter Scordo, who was among the attendees. “The sense of community is overwhelming and it means a great deal to our students.”