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Harborfields Valedictorian & Salutatorian

June 14, 2012 4:14 am Comments Off

Harborfields Central School District is pleased to name Bridget Greene as the Class of 2012 Valedictorian and Cyril Danielkutty as Class Salutatorian.
Throughout her academic career, Brideget Greene has worked diligently to demonstrate the characteristics of the Harborfields “Tradition of Excellence.” It is with great pride that the district recognizes her achievements.
With success in all areas academic, athletic […]

Jack Abrams Retires from Museum Curator Post

June 11, 2012 9:11 am Comments Off

The founder of the Huntington School District’s School Heritage Museum and the only curator the institution has ever had is retiring. Jack Abrams has stepped down from his part-time post after 25 years of service.
“Jack is clearly a Huntington School District icon,” Superintendent James W. Polansky said. “His knowledge of and history with the community […]

Talented Percussionist Wins Numerous Honors

June 11, 2012 8:46 am Comments Off

Commack High School senior Daniel Gillen’s rhythmic abilities and outstanding performance in instrumental music have been recognized nationally.

Relay For Life Organized By Huntington H.S. Students

June 6, 2012 7:18 am Comments Off

Huntington High School students have joined the army battling the dreaded disease and taken a lead role in the struggle by organizing a sprawling extravaganza that kicks off late Saturday afternoon at Blue Devil Stadium and continues overnight before wrapping up early Sunday morning.
It’s the first completely student run Relay event in the county.

New Superintendent For South Huntington Schools

June 3, 2012 12:20 pm Comments Off

A reception will be held to officially welcome Dr. Bennardo to the community on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 AM to 11 AM in the Walt Whitman South Cafeteria, This is an open invitation to the South Huntington community to come and meet the district’s new leader.

Sawmill Students Take First Place in National Science League

June 3, 2012 7:56 am Comments Off

Commack’s Mandracchia-Sawmill fourth grade National Science League students have done it again! For the fourth time since 2005, the team has earned first place in the national competition.
This was a stellar year for the National Science League teams at Mandracchia Sawmill Intermediate School. Both the third grade and fifth grade teams ranked second nationally, only […]

Teacher Plants the Seeds for Meaningful Learning

June 2, 2012 8:07 am Comments Off

Harborfields Central School District’s Christy Roxo, a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Oldfield Middle School, is working to educate students on making healthy choices by taking them out of the classroom and into the garden.
Upon receiving a grant in the amount of $600 from HACEF (Harborfields Alumni and Community Education Foundation), Ms. Roxo bought […]

Finley Inducts 91 into Junior Honor Society

May 31, 2012 5:30 am Comments Off

In the Huntington School district, the J. Taylor Finley Middle School National Junior Honor Society chapter inducted 91 current seventh graders into its ranks during a Monday evening ceremony. The ceremony included many traditional elements, including a candle lighting segment and a member pledge.
Faculty advisors Amy Hughes and Phyllis Sadusky beamed during much of the […]

Washington Drive Students Honor Memorial Day

May 31, 2012 4:31 am Comments Off

Students of Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District showed their American spirit in honor of Memorial Day during their annual kindergarten performance. Donning red, white and blue, the kindergartners waved American flags and handmade firecracker crafts while singing familiar tunes such as “America the Beautiful,” “Grand Old Flag,” and a touching […]

Whitman Student Elected DECA President

May 27, 2012 6:54 am Comments Off

Congratulations to Jacqueline Calamari who was elected President of Suffolk County DECA Monday night at their regional dinner dance. Jackie, a Whitman junior, is a long time member of the Walt Whitman High School DECA chapter and will now work to promote the club throughout the county. In addition, Nick Scover was awarded the annual DECA scholarship. Nick is the current President […]