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BOE Regular Board Meeting - October 8, 2026

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its External Audit Report Meeting on Thursday, October at 5:15
Students pose with district administration

CHS Students Recognized For National Merit Scholarship Program

Seventeen students at Commack High School earned recognition for their academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
Dr. Cox recently stopped by Commack High School’s Bloomberg lab, where students walked him through their strategies for picking investments and building strong portfolios.

CHS Students Shape Their Financial Futures

Dr. Cox recently stopped by Commack High School’s Bloomberg lab, where students walked him through their strategies for picking investments and building strong portfolios
Students from the Commack Middle School Sports Management Program had the incredible opportunity to meet legendary actor, athlete, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren at a special VIP event co-hosted by Northport Books.

CMS Students Meet Dolph Lundgren

Students from the Commack Middle School Sports Management Program had the incredible opportunity to meet legendary actor, athlete, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren at a special VIP event
North Ridge students enjoyed celebrating Constitution Day on Friday in their red, white and blue!

North Ridge Celebrates Constitution Day

North Ridge students enjoyed celebrating Constitution Day on Friday in their red, white and blue!
Students dressed up in red white and blue

Sawmill Students Celebrate Constitution Day

Students dressed up in red white and blue.
Tosia S. and Sarah S. were selected from high schools across Long Island in dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts.

Pair of CHS students Named Long Island Scholar Artist Award Winners

Tosia S. and Sarah S. were selected from high schools across Long Island in dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts.
International Dot Day festivities continued at North Ridge Wednesday with librarian Christine Dennis.  After reading Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot, the students went on a dot hunt around the library, chased dots on their beebot board, created their ow

North Ridge Celebrates Dot Day

After reading Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot, the students participated in activities around the library on Wednesday with librarian Christine Dennis.
Wood Park Celebrates Dot Day In Art and DIGIT

Wood Park Celebrates Dot Day In Art and DIGIT

The students enjoyed using the Quiver app in the discovery den to make their two-dimensional drawing come to life and drawing or painting their own Dot creations in art
Students plant vegetables at Marion Carll Farm

Intermediate Students Head Back To The Farm!

Fifth graders from Burr and Sawmill are taking trips to Marion Carll Farm over the next few weeks as part of the district’s agricultural program.
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BOE Special Meeting - September 23, 2026

The Board of Education of the Commack UFSD will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:45 pm at Hubbs Administration Building, 480 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport, NY 11731.
Wood Park Holds Recess Gatherings to Build Connections with Peers and Staff

Wood Park Holds Recess Gatherings to Build Connections with Peers and Staff

Last week, students and staff at Wood Park gathered for a ten minute recess kickoff designed to promote safety, connection, and positive behavior on the playground.
Never Forget 9/11 Drone Display

Commack Community Unites for Special 25th Anniversary September 11 Ceremony and Drone Tribute

Members of the Commack community gathered Friday evening to remember, honor, and pay tribute to the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001.
Lisa DeRienzo Addresses Students

Sawmill Promotes Respecting Others and The Importance of Making Good Decisions

Sawmill held grade level meetings on Thursday morning. Students had the chance to learn from principal Lisa DeRienzo and assistant principal Stephanie Liptzin on ways to respect each other
Chris Denton Is Interviewed by CBS News

CBS News Highlights Commack 9/11 Memorial

A huge thank you to Doug Williams and CBS News New York for their coverage of our 9/11 memorial and the district’s upcoming remembrance ceremony.
Primary students had a chance to meet their teachers and see their classmates Tuesday morning ahead of Wednesday’s first day of school

Primary Students Meet Their Teachers

Primary students had a chance to meet their teachers and see their classmates Tuesday morning ahead of Wednesday’s first day of school!
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BOE Regular Board Meeting - September 3, 2026

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 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm
James DelGiudice poses with Dr. Cox

CHS Counselor James DelGiudice Presented With Commack Star Award

Commack High School counselor James DelGiudice received the first Commack Star Award of the school year Monday morning to kick off Superintendent's Conference Day.
2026-27 Learning & Development Academy

Commack Hosts 2026-27 Learning & Development Academy

New instructional staff had the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together and with district administrators and colleagues.
Members of the varsity and JV football teams stand with District Clerk Debbie Virga at the 9/11 memorial

Commack Prepares for 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

Commack High School now is lined with U.S. flags alongside Townline Road and Scholar Lane.
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Commack School District Advocates for Enhanced Traffic Safety Measures on Townline Road

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cox raised community concerns regarding heavy industrial truck traffic along Townline Road during Thursday evening's Board of Education meeting.
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BOE Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2026

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, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Nathan I. and Luke T. pose with Robert Plechner

Pair of CHS Students Place In InvestWrite Competition

Nathan I. and Luke T. were recognized Monday morning at Commack High School during a surprise zoom call with SIFMA.
Demma O. poses with an award

CMS Student Receives Literacy Recognition

Commack Middle School student Demma O. recently earned a Town of Huntington Certificate of Recognition for her literary entry in the Annual Youth Writes Contest.
Carrie Lipenholtz Poses with two CHS Students

Trio of CHS Students Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Commack High School students Vincent D., Jacob L. and Leo R. recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.