Steven Hartman, President of the Commack Union Free School District Board of Education, has announced the appointment of Mr. David Flatley as the Interim Superintendent of Schools effective December 1, 2021. The District’s current Superintendent, Dr. Donald James, recently tendered his resignation effective November 30, 2021.

“We are thrilled to have Mr. Flatley lead our District through the balance of this school year as our Interim Superintendent,” said Mr. Hartman. “We are certain that with Mr. Flatley’s extensive experience as an educator and his proven track record of administrative excellence and leadership, he will continue to advance the exceptional educational experience offered in Commack Schools.”
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Halloween Happening is rescheduled for Monday, November 1, due to the impending weather forecast for Friday, October 29. 
This year's event will be held outside in the front of Commack High School, beginning at 4:00pm and concluding at 6:00pm. During that time, High School students will direct you and your child(ren) through trick or treating, games and activities, and our decorated bus loop. We ask parents to contribute $1.00 for each child who takes part in the festivities, and to also consider donating a canned good or nonperishable food item. There are several food banks and charities in our area that are in need this holiday season.  We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event. 

Commack High School was named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School in the Exemplary High Performing category by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on September 21, 2021. Commack is among only 325 public and private schools nationwide to receive this honor.

“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” said Secretary Cardona. “I commend this school and all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.”  Please click the title to read the entire announcement!

  The chart of positive COVID-19 cases reported to our schools is posted on the website. The chart can be viewed by clicking the title (above). The seven-day percentage of COVID-19 cases reported to our schools remains below 1.0%. The 7-day percentage for the Commack Schools is 0.21%.  

Please be aware that if your child is in need of support in areas related to social-emotional health, the Commack UFSD has multilayered resources available to students and families.  We are providing social emotional learning opportunities in school and professional development in areas related to mental health for our staff.  Students in grades 6-12 have all been introduced to their school counselor who is their point person for questions or concerns related to academics and social -emotional wellbeing. For students in need, we can provide access to school social workers and psychologists who provide counseling to students to help with common child and adolescent challenges.  Our mental health staff also collaborates with classroom teachers to provide consultation and are available to speak with parents about concerns they may be experiencing with their child(ren).

 

We are pleased to announce the additional support of after school counseling groups at Cedar Road School for students and a parent resource center lead by our own mental health staff who will be providing parent workshops two times a month. Please click here for information about the Parent Resource Center Workshops.

 

For more information regarding supports available in school, please contact your school's mental health providers or your child's school counselor, which are listed on the staff directory on each school's website.  For information regarding after-school supports, please contact Ms. Susan Crupi at 631-912-2293.

New!!! We have a new online procedure for community groups and organizations to sign up to use Commack School District’s buildings and fields. Just click here to create an account to request facility use. The link is on the top (right) of the page. Once your account is approved, you will receive an email from SchoolDude. 

The K-12 Tutoring for All Program will began on September 27^th.  The program will provide after school extra support for students via Zoom. Each week, topics will change based on what students are learning in their classrooms. Please click the title for the specifics for grades K-5 and 6-12.