COMMACK SCHOOLS

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

CHS joined students from other districts as well as civic organizations

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

Melissa Blady began a tour of classrooms on Thursday by reading “If I Built a School” by Chris Van Dusen

Christopher Denton went through the history of the high school’s 9/11 memorial with the students

Brayden is the first five-year varsity starter in the boys soccer program’s history

School spirit was on display throughout the evening

The district is looking to hire school monitors, special education aides and guards

There was no shortage of smiles as students spotted friends and teachers

In addition to serving as the math department lead at the high school, Barbagallo also advises the math honor society

Julia G. was recognized in May with a Hunting-Tony Award from the Town of Huntington as best lead actress

The flags annually are displayed leading into the 9/11 remembrance ceremony spearheaded by district clerk Debbie Virga

The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at the memorial park at the entrance to CHS' stadium

Board of Education president Gus Hueber and CTA president Joseph Bisulca also welcomed the staff back with uplifting messages

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:30 pm

The students located and opened their lockers for the first time and navigated their schedules

Plenty of big moments await in 2025-26, including homecoming on Oct. 11, the prom on June 23 and graduation three days later

Friday marks the first of many professional growth and learning opportunities for the district's newest employees

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Principal Carrie Lipenholtz as well as staff members from assorted departments and Student Life officers were on hand to answer questions

After 17 years of service, Katherine Rihm retired, and Blady has joined the district as the primary school’s new principal

Still 15 days from the opening of school, CHS nonetheless is awakening

Please be advised that the August 2025 Board of Education meeting has changed from Aug. 21 to Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 pm.

Some campers formed teams and designed habitats

Jax and Valor each underwent roughly six months of training, which included learning obedience as well as navigating obstacles