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Nine CHS Fall Student-Athletes Land on Newsday Top 50/100 Lists

CHS Athletics also was recently honored for the academic performance of its student-athletes

Burr Fourth Graders Climb Fire Island Lighthouse!

The students learned so many facts about the 166-year-old lighthouse, which measures 168 feet tall

Administrators Meet Candidates at District Job Fair

Thank you to our incredible administrative team for their support and to our applicants for their interest in joining the Commack team

Wood Park Second Graders Perform Experiment that Pops

Lunch and Learn is a hands-on STEAM program launching at all the district's primary schools

Plot Twists: CHS Civil Engineering Students Learn to Survey Land

The Project Lead The Way-inspired assignment has practical real-world implications

Wood Park Second Graders Plant Seeds, Prepare to Witness Growth in Their Classroom

helly Atlas and Cara DeVita’s students planted bibb lettuce, romaine, arugula, gourmet lettuce and basil

Buon Appetito! CHS Italian Students Learn Art of Making Pesto

The students gathered in the art gallery to be taught by Stony Brook Italian professor Giuseppe Gazzola

Homecoming Court Announced at CHS Pep Rally

The royalty will participate in the homecoming parade at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11

CHS Named School of Excellence for Student-Athlete Classroom Success

Scholar-Athlete teams have at least three-quarters of their student-athletes with a minimum 90 GPA

CHS' ENL Students Mingle, Create Quilt and Attend Pep Rally

The event was sponsored by the World Languages department

Cultivating Kindness Takes Root at Wood Park

Rich Specht brought his "Cultivate Kindness" message to the primary school to demonstrate the ripple effect a kind act can have

Burr Third Graders Learn Writing Craft from Children's Author

Peter Catalanotto, who has published 50 children’s books as an author and illustrator, demystified the writing process for students

CHS Engineering Students Lace Up Their Cardboard Kicks

Equipped with only cardboard, glue and string, the students designed and then constructed shoes

Wood Park Celebrates Dot Day in Discovery Den

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who challenges a doubting student to trust in her artistic ability

Agricultural Education Expands to All Fifth-Grade Classes

Ryan McGrath is visiting Burr fifth graders through Monday, then will head to Sawmill after the two-day break

Sawmill Celebrates Constitution Day with Students Reciting Preamble

The U.S. Constitution was signed on this day in 1787

North Ridge Closes Week with Patriotic Notes

The students gathered before dismissal to sign patriotic songs, with "You're a Grand Old Flag" proving a particular hit

CMS Recognizes Eighth Graders for Silver Awards

Ellie and Sofia, members of Girl Scout Troop 1967, dedicated more than 100 hours to their community service project

Officer Levy Shares Safety Tips at Sawmill, Set for Evening Sessions with Parents

Fourth graders are discussing bullying

North Ridge PTA Thanks Staff with Welcome Back Breakfast

The spread included fall-themed decorations

Football Season Opens with 'Friday Night Lights'

School spirit was on display throughout the evening

Food Truck Rolls Back into CHS!

Complimentary lunch is even better when it comes from a food truck

Wood Park Hosts Back to School Bash

The face-painting station proved particularly popular, as did the refreshments, which included snow cones and cotton candy

Marching Band, Cougarettes Participate in Huntington Unity Fun Day Parade

CHS joined students from other districts as well as civic organizations

Commack Remembers

At Commack High School’s 9/11 memorial park, superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox presided over the 24th annual ceremony