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BOE Regular Meeting - Feb. 13, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - Feb. 13, 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, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m
CHS Students Pen Letters of Kindness to Peers, Teachers, Parents

CHS Students Pen Letters of Kindness to Peers, Teachers, Parents

With the author's consent, the message will be read on the public-address system during the morning announcements on Friday
CHS Students Inspired to be 'All In' from Acclaimed Motivational Speaker

CHS Students Inspired to be 'All In' from Acclaimed Motivational Speaker

Gian Paul Gonzalez’s message helped motivate the New York Giants to a victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI
CHS Pippin Stars Recognized by Roger Rees Foundation

CHS Pippin Stars Recognized by Roger Rees Foundation

Julia G. and Tosia S. have being selected to perform an in-person audition
Commack Students Write Valentine’s For Veterans

Commack Students Write Valentine’s For Veterans

Veterans Army Sgt. Dominic Cutalo and Marines Corps Commander Rocky Paduano made stops at the Hubbs Administration Building, Rolling Hills, Sawmill and Wood Park Friday Afternoon
CHS English Honor Society Wraps Up 'Blind Date with a Book' Event

CHS English Honor Society Wraps Up 'Blind Date with a Book' Event

The wrapped books will be available in the cafeteria for CHS students to take on Valentine's Day
Eagles Win Sawmill Souper Bowl

Eagles Win Sawmill Souper Bowl

Sawmill students collected nearly 200 cans
Burr Students Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center

Burr Students Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center

Students on Monday morning discussed the rain forest with the Sweetbriar staff
Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Create Valentine's Cards for Local Veterans

Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Create Valentine's Cards for Local Veterans

The kindergarteners showed off their cards on Thursday
Masque and Wig Hosts Senior Citizens for Complimentary Performance, Dinner

Masque and Wig Hosts Senior Citizens for Complimentary Performance, Dinner

Scholar-Athlete Leadership Club members greeted the senior citizens and distributed playbills
CMS Students Skate By in Sports Management Class

CMS Students Skate By in Sports Management Class

The classes visited the Dix Hills Ice Rink to learn about the management of the facility
CHS Visual Arts Students Create Pysanky Easter Eggs

CHS Visual Arts Students Create Pysanky Easter Eggs

Visiting artist Oksana Danziger, who teaches at the Nassau Art Museum, is visiting the IB and AP students to lead the art session
Rolling Hills Hosts Sweetheart Dance

Rolling Hills Hosts Sweetheart Dance

The primary students returned with their families for some dancing, plus hula-hoops and donuts in a Valentine's-themed event
Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Stage Read-In in Gymnasium

Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Stage Read-In in Gymnasium

The kindergarten teachers rotated among the groups, reading their favorite children's books to the young students
Burr Fifth Graders Channel '80s with Rousing Performance

Burr Fifth Graders Channel '80s with Rousing Performance

Under the direction of Beth Tanzi, Amy Dank and Rachel Geiser, the show includes 234 student performers and 175 individual speaking parts
Burr Students Visit Ronald McDonald House, Deliver Pajamas and Donation

Burr Students Visit Ronald McDonald House, Deliver Pajamas and Donation

The students learned firsthand about ways they can help children undergoing treatment at nearby Cohen Children’s Hospital
CMS Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga in Physical Education Classes

CMS Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga in Physical Education Classes

Donna Coogan explained to the students that yoga is about practicing life skills such as focus and concentration
Abraham Lincoln Visits Sawmill

Abraham Lincoln Visits Sawmill

Students heard in the first person about Lincoln’s life growing up on a prairie and school all the way through his fight for the abolition of slavery
Commack Council of PTA Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day Event

Commack Council of PTA Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day Event

Over 50 honorees were recognized at Commack Council of PTA hosted it’s 2025 Founder’s Day event at Commack Middle School Thursday evening. The Advocate In Action Award acknowledges the involvement
Sawmill Students Use Science Skills to Identify Animals from Skulls

Sawmill Students Use Science Skills to Identify Animals from Skulls

Among the animals they correctly identified: beaver, white-tailed deer, red fox and black bear
Wood Park Students Stuff, Name New Bear Friends

Wood Park Students Stuff, Name New Bear Friends

Among the names selected: Bear-E, Buddy and Snowball
CHS' Lynn McConnell Receives Commack Star Award

CHS' Lynn McConnell Receives Commack Star Award

McConnell has loyally served as the athletic trainer for CHS teams and teaches physical education and health classes
CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

The program immerses 2026 high school graduates in citizenship and leadership training at SUNY Morrisville
CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

The science students even brought a drone they had programmed
IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

Amanda Fiorentine worked with students on technique and choreography for a performance piece