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CMS Select Band Welcomes Guest Clinician from LIU

CMS Select Band Welcomes Guest Clinician from LIU

Dr. James McRoy is currently professor of music and director of wind studies on the Post campus
North Ridge Stuffs, and Reads about, Penguins

North Ridge Stuffs, and Reads about, Penguins

Each student received a copy of the children's book, Little Penguin and the Lollipop
Graphic Design Gabriella Mancuso '20 Returns to CHS to Speak to Art Club

Graphic Design Gabriella Mancuso '20 Returns to CHS to Speak to Art Club

She now works as a designer for Manhattan-based Haddad Brands
Student-Designed Cars Race Through CHS Hallway

Student-Designed Cars Race Through CHS Hallway

The students had been given assorted objects and constructed their own battery-powered race cars in class for the big race
Eighth Graders Visit Intermediate Schools, Discuss World Language Options

Eighth Graders Visit Intermediate Schools, Discuss World Language Options

Fifth graders learned how to say "buongiorno" (good morning) in Italian and "mon nom est" (my name is) in French
Penguin-Dressed CMS Students Read at Wood Park

Penguin-Dressed CMS Students Read at Wood Park

One classroom even featured a NJHS member visiting her younger brother's class
North Ridge Recognizes Top Communicators

North Ridge Recognizes Top Communicators

Being a good communicator involves listening with your ears and eyes as well as expressing feelings, wants and needs
Sawmill Fifth Graders Launch Hot-Air Balloons

Sawmill Fifth Graders Launch Hot-Air Balloons

The balloons were heated up and launched outdoors on Thursday
Sen. Mario Mattera Awards State Proclamations to Champion Soccer Teams

Sen. Mario Mattera Awards State Proclamations to Champion Soccer Teams

The Cougars became the first Suffolk County high school ever to capture boys and girls state soccer titles in the same year
CHS Alum Nic Surgit Returns to Alma Mater as Speaker

CHS Alum Nic Surgit Returns to Alma Mater as Speaker

Surit is a character designer and illustrator with a passion for dynamic and eye-catching work
Wood Park Students Lead Dr. Cox, Student Board Member on Tour

Wood Park Students Lead Dr. Cox, Student Board Member on Tour

Kyla G.'s next report, featuring Wood Park, will be shared during next Thursday's board meeting
Rolling Hills Second Graders Tour Community, Visit Commack Public Library

Rolling Hills Second Graders Tour Community, Visit Commack Public Library

Stops included the circulation and reference desks as well as the children's room
MLB Catcher Logan O'Hoppe Inspires CHS Student-Athlete Leaders

MLB Catcher Logan O'Hoppe Inspires CHS Student-Athlete Leaders

Topics during the conference included mental health, communication, sportsmanship, school pride and time management
Wood Park Welcomes Community Heroes

Wood Park Welcomes Community Heroes

Parents and other relatives who work as police officers, firefighters, doctors and nurses and were among those who visited
CHS Bell Choir Visits Local Senior Citizens

CHS Bell Choir Visits Local Senior Citizens

The performers visited Gurwin Assisted Living as well as adjacent Fountainview Gardens
CHS Italian Students Celebrate Holidays with Biscotti Swap

CHS Italian Students Celebrate Holidays with Biscotti Swap

Each student brought in a tray of homemade cookies from a family recipe ... Italian or otherwise
Sawmill Students Learn Art of Chinese Dance

Sawmill Students Learn Art of Chinese Dance

In addition to appreciating the dancers' choreography and culture, the students also had the chance to participate
Sawmill Fourth Graders Lead Native American Cultural Fair

Sawmill Fourth Graders Lead Native American Cultural Fair

The students acted as museum explainers and relayed their knowledge
CHS Student Leaders Spearhead Toy Drive for Local Children's Hospitals

CHS Student Leaders Spearhead Toy Drive for Local Children's Hospitals

The holiday season will be brighter for local children
CHS IB Lit Students Perform Hamlet

CHS IB Lit Students Perform Hamlet

Other classes have been visiting the auditorium to watch the performances
History Takes Flight at CMS

History Takes Flight at CMS

Buddy the Finch is the first-ever hatchling born in the middle school aviary's history
W's ... And A's: Every CHS Fall Varsity Sport Recognized by State for Academics

W's ... And A's: Every CHS Fall Varsity Sport Recognized by State for Academics

To achieve Scholar-Athlete status, three-quarters of the team’s student-athletes must have achieved at least a 90 GPA
Burr Fourth Graders Experiment with the Physics of Toys

Burr Fourth Graders Experiment with the Physics of Toys

The student launched objects into the air by turning the potential energy into kinetic energy
Wood Park's Tonya Stahlmann Presented Star Award

Wood Park's Tonya Stahlmann Presented Star Award

First-grade co-teacher Tonya Stahlmann has been an exemplary member of the Commack Schools family for 30 years
Commack Families Generously Support Children at Holidays

Commack Families Generously Support Children at Holidays

Commack Schools annually participates in the Toys for Tots program