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CMS Student Leaders Volunteer to Rake Courtyard, Wash Cars

CMS Student Leaders Volunteer to Rake Courtyard, Wash Cars

Disclaimer: A few leaf piles may have been jumped into during the collection process, too
Burr Kicks off Kick for a Cause

Burr Kicks off Kick for a Cause

The indoor soccer tournament raised money for the Ronald McDonald House
Senator Mattera, CHS Alums Talk Trades to Close Week of Schools of Study Guest Speakers

Senator Mattera, CHS Alums Talk Trades to Close Week of Schools of Study Guest Speakers

Mattera spent 43 years as a member and leader of the Local 200 Plumbers Union
Wood Park Promotes Communication Device Awareness

Wood Park Promotes Communication Device Awareness

An AAC device is a tablet or laptop that helps someone with a speech or language impairment to communicate
Burr Celebrates Unity Day with BurrStock Featuring CHS' Jazz Messengers

Burr Celebrates Unity Day with BurrStock Featuring CHS' Jazz Messengers

rincipal Dan Ciccone, assistant principal Jeanne Powers and other staff members dressed in throwback attire
Renowned Youth Speaker Spreads Message of Kindness: 'Just Show Up for Somebody Else'

Renowned Youth Speaker Spreads Message of Kindness: 'Just Show Up for Somebody Else'

David Flood brought his message of inclusion to CMS eighth graders on Wednesday
Dr. Cox Visits Stony Brook Hospital with CHS School of Medicine Collaboration on Agenda

Dr. Cox Visits Stony Brook Hospital with CHS School of Medicine Collaboration on Agenda

Commack Schools aims to create pathways to opportunities that exist in the world of medicine and healthcare
Children's Author Shares Storytelling Tips with Wood Park Second Graders

Children's Author Shares Storytelling Tips with Wood Park Second Graders

Lou Del Bianco discussed three elements of storytelling: conflict (the problem), climax (the solution) and characters
Homecoming Victory!

Homecoming Victory!

On Homecoming Saturday, the varsity football team defeated Copiague, 36-29, on a fourth-down TD reception in the final minute
Dr. Cox, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Visit Sawmill to Share Safety Tips

Dr. Cox, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Visit Sawmill to Share Safety Tips

An extra special part of Tuesday's visit to Sawmill was Tom McFadzen working with the class taught by his daughter, Kellie McFadzen
CHS Schools of Study Host Panel Discussions

CHS Schools of Study Host Panel Discussions

School of Business enrollees heard from Cliff Weinstein, Max Kemnitzer and CHS alum Makayla Grant on Tuesday
CHS Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Status

CHS Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Status

CHS seniors Juliet J. and Matthew O. have been recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program
CHS Marks World Mental Health Day with Chalk-Written Messages

CHS Marks World Mental Health Day with Chalk-Written Messages

The messages aim to help reduce any stigma and spread awareness
IB Theatre and Dance Students Attend Adelphi Workshops

IB Theatre and Dance Students Attend Adelphi Workshops

The event was entitled, "A Day with the Arts: Dance, Music and Theatre"
Board Salutes Retiring Associate Superintendent Laura Newman

Board Salutes Retiring Associate Superintendent Laura Newman

Newman oversees the business operations of the district and has ensured fiscal responsibility
CHS Students Attend First Mini-College Fair of 2025-26

CHS Students Attend First Mini-College Fair of 2025-26

The College and Transition Services Fair for families will take place on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the high school
BOE Regular Meeting: Oct. 9, 2025 (at CHS)

BOE Regular Meeting: Oct. 9, 2025 (at CHS)

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, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Former Isles Executive Visits CMS Sports Management Classes

Former Isles Executive Visits CMS Sports Management Classes

Lancey's presence helped bridge the gap between class topics and practical application
Wood Park First Graders Get Safety Tips from Commack Firefighters

Wood Park First Graders Get Safety Tips from Commack Firefighters

The first graders practiced crawling out of a building
Burr Third Graders Act in Folk Tales

Burr Third Graders Act in Folk Tales

​​​​​​​The folk tales, which included contributions from Japan and Ghana, had positive themes such as not being greedy
Commack Schools Celebrates Commack Day with Community

Commack Schools Celebrates Commack Day with Community

Dr. Cox accepted a check for $2,500 from the Eric Spinato Foundation for annual scholarships awarded to CHS seniors
North Ridge Second Graders Plant Oregano, Assorted Lettuce in Tower Garden

North Ridge Second Graders Plant Oregano, Assorted Lettuce in Tower Garden

The students learned from Plant Up founder Lety Algeri about the different needs of plants
Children's Author Visits North Ridge

Children's Author Visits North Ridge

Renee Murphy joined students on Monday to share her story, "Your Heart’s Voice"
Book Fair Arrives at North Ridge

Book Fair Arrives at North Ridge

Families are invited with their students on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.
Burr Fifth Graders Plant Beets and Cauliflower at Farm

Burr Fifth Graders Plant Beets and Cauliflower at Farm

They also took a tour of the farm, including stopping by the apiary, where the bees are still buzzing