CHS honored academic achievers among the senior class during a Top Cohort Breakfast on Thursday morning.The 101 students, all of whom had weighted averages of 100 or greater, were treated to waffles — with administrators manning stations with toppings including whipped cream, chocolate syrup and sprinkles.“That is an incredible accomplishment,” principal Carrie Lipenholtz told the students about their academic achievements, coupled with their community involvement.The students will be formally honored at a ceremony with their families on June 5 at 6 p.m.They will receive a special honor cord to affix to their gowns during graduation.The honorees also will have the opportunity to serve as speakers at the various department functions and other events at the end of the school year.
Posted Thursday, April 18, 2024
CHS’ mock trial team has earned its first Law Day championship.At the 50th annual Law Day, hosted by Northport High School in conjunction with the New York Bar Association, the team advanced to the playoff round.Then, after three additional mini-trials, the team had won the championship.Students from school districts across Long Island competed in the mock trials, which were judged by real-life attorneys and judges.Teams rotated among classrooms and received information about fictional cases. They then had just a few minutes to construct prosecution or defense cases.The trial topics were inspired by famous films from each of the past five decades.
Second graders at North Ridge were visited on Thursday by members of the CHS Pay it Forward Club. High school students explained the importance of doing for others without asking for anything in return and participated in group activities such as charades, coloring, and drawing. The second graders were given scenarios that required them to make a decision involving random acts of kindness.
The Glamour Gals hosted local senior citizens on Thursday afternoon at CHS.The club members painted the senior citizens' nails and chatted. The Spanish Honor Society joined in, serving refreshments including empanadas.The event continued the tradition of CHS students embracing community members from other generations.Senior citizens annually are invited to the high school's theatre productions and are then treated to a complimentary dinner.
CHS students produce big results in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. And in a pair of ceremonies in the auditorium on Tuesday evening, 157 juniors were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society.The honor society recognizes leadership, scholarship, character and service.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CHS' National Art Honor Society celebrated its inductees, seniors and new officers on Monday evening in a spirited ceremony in the school's art gallery.Advisor Marie Adamo welcomed back 2018 alum Julia Kester, who plans to pursue a career in art education, as a guest speaker.The ceremony then honored inductees Olivia Espinoza, Sophia Efthymiou, Charlie Gilmartin, Juliet Jackson, Jordana Kofler, Via Luo, Hasibullah Safi, Mollie Young and Michael Zagon.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2024
All students are eligible to earn the Commack Achievement Award each year they attend CHS. It might be more attainable than you think, so don't overlook it.2024 Cougar Achievement Award Application Packet and Sample Completed Point SheetApplication & Point SheetCompleted point sheets are due to Mr. Biagi by Friday, May 10.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2024
The CHS Spanish Honor Society enjoyed a field trip on Tuesday to see the show, “La gringa” at el Repetorio Español in Manhattan. The group then headed to Hudson Yards to have lunch in Little Spain.
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2024