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Commack Remembers

Commack Remembers

At Commack High School’s 9/11 memorial park, superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox presided over the 24th annual ceremony
North Ridge Principal Visits Classes, Reinforces Commack Champion Traits

North Ridge Principal Visits Classes, Reinforces Commack Champion Traits

Melissa Blady began a tour of classrooms on Thursday by reading “If I Built a School” by Chris Van Dusen
Social Studies Classes Visit CHS' Memorial Park to Gain Appreciation for the Impact on Commack

Social Studies Classes Visit CHS' Memorial Park to Gain Appreciation for the Impact on Commack

Christopher Denton went through the history of the high school’s 9/11 memorial with the students
Soccer Standout Brayden O. Featured by Newsday TV

Soccer Standout Brayden O. Featured by Newsday TV

Brayden is the first five-year varsity starter in the boys soccer program’s history
Join Us at Our Sept. 30 Job Fair!

Join Us at Our Sept. 30 Job Fair!

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

Welcome Back!

There was no shortage of smiles as students spotted friends and teachers
Carol Barbagallo Awarded First Commack Star of 2025-26 School Year

Carol Barbagallo Awarded First Commack Star of 2025-26 School Year

In addition to serving as the math department lead at the high school, Barbagallo also advises the math honor society
Long Island Arts Alliance Recognizes CHS Senior for Theatrical Talent

Long Island Arts Alliance Recognizes CHS Senior for Theatrical Talent

Julia G. was recognized in May with a Hunting-Tony Award from the Town of Huntington as best lead actress
CHS Football Team Lines Scholar Lane, Townline Road with US Flags

CHS Football Team Lines Scholar Lane, Townline Road with US Flags

The flags annually are displayed leading into the 9/11 remembrance ceremony spearheaded by district clerk Debbie Virga
Commack Community Invited to Attend Thursday's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Commack Community Invited to Attend Thursday's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at the memorial park at the entrance to CHS' stadium
Dr. Cox Welcomes Back Staff

Dr. Cox Welcomes Back Staff

Board of Education president Gus Hueber and CTA president Joseph Bisulca also welcomed the staff back with uplifting messages
BOE Regular Meeting - Sept. 4, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - Sept. 4, 2025

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
CMS Opens Doors for Sixth Graders to Get Acclimated

CMS Opens Doors for Sixth Graders to Get Acclimated

The students located and opened their lockers for the first time and navigated their schedules
Say Cheese! Class of 2026 Sits for Portraits as Senior Year Begins

Say Cheese! Class of 2026 Sits for Portraits as Senior Year Begins

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

District Welcomes New Staff

Friday marks the first of many professional growth and learning opportunities for the district's newest employees
BOE Regular Meeting - August 26, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - August 26, 2025

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.
CHS Welcomes Ninth Graders at Open House

CHS Welcomes Ninth Graders at Open House

Principal Carrie Lipenholtz as well as staff members from assorted departments and Student Life officers were on hand to answer questions
Melissa Blady's First Day as Principal!

Melissa Blady's First Day as Principal!

After 17 years of service, Katherine Rihm retired, and Blady has joined the district as the primary school’s new principal
Fall in the Air as Football Training Camp Opens

Fall in the Air as Football Training Camp Opens

Still 15 days from the opening of school, CHS nonetheless is awakening
August BOE Meeting Moved To Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

August BOE Meeting Moved To Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

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

STEAM Remains Hot at Summer Discovery Camp

Some campers formed teams and designed habitats
Suffolk County Police Department K9 Unit Visits Students at Cedar Road

Suffolk County Police Department K9 Unit Visits Students at Cedar Road

Jax and Valor each underwent roughly six months of training, which included learning obedience as well as navigating obstacles
Discovery Camp Opens at North Ridge

Discovery Camp Opens at North Ridge

The campers learned about being reflective, which is one of the Commack Champion character traits
Dr. Cox Discusses Commack's Education Innovations at St. John's University

Dr. Cox Discusses Commack's Education Innovations at St. John's University

Educators throughout the region aim to learn more about Commack
BOE Reorganizational/Regular Meeting - July 10, 2025

BOE Reorganizational/Regular Meeting - July 10, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold is Reorganizational/Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025