COMMACK SCHOOLS

Lisa DeRienzo Named Sawmill Principal; Dr. Erika Rappaport Named CSE Chairperson

Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox presented the Commack Star Award to CHS chemistry teacher Ryan McGrath Monday afternoon during a faculty meeting at the high school. The award is given to staff members w

As part of our commitment to historical literacy and empathy, this production offered students a deeply moving window into one of history’s most challenging eras.

Principal Carrie Lipenholtz and other administrators saluted the high school’s most outstanding academic achievers among the Class of 2026 during a Top Cohort Breakfast on Friday morning.

After reading The Reflection In Me by Marc Colagiovanni and Peter Reynolds, Ms. Levine, Ms. Cestaro and Ms. Ferrara’s classes at Burr created their own reflection mirrors Thursday afternoon.

This accomplishment marks the first time that Commack esports students will participate in person for their competitive New York State matches.

Art students at CHS recently received prestigious accolades for their exceptional creativity and skill. Several young artists were recognized during exhibitions across Suffolk County.

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold a Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing on Thursday, May 7, 2026

The students had a chance to interview Dr. Cox to ask him about what he loves about being the superintendent, what it was like when he was in primary school, and what he wants added to Discovery Dens

Commack was proud to have all 13 students who attended the Long Island Math Fair on Friday, April 24th at Hofstra University earn medals for their research presentations.

During an outdoor assembly in front of Burr intermediate school’s entrance on Friday afternoon, student speakers recited original works and urged their classmates to respect the environment

CHS students Brendan C., Jake G., Dean K. and Justin K. shared their gift of cooking with some of their peers on Friday in CHS’ living lab.

Commack Middle School recently wrapped up an exciting “Reading March Madness” competition, where students competed in a 16-bracket, tournament-style reading challenge

CHS students in Mrs. Centore and Ms. Bonacorsa’s Real Life Statistics classes transformed mathematical concepts into a day of fun for younger peers Friday morning

Sawmill hosted Family STEAM Night Thursday evening. Students and their families had the chance to make their own bouncy balls, catapults, hovercrafts, and rubber band helicopters.

Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox, CHS Principal Carrie Lipenholtz and Board of Education Student Representative Kyla Gruber visited Commack Middle School for a meeting with CMS administrators & students

North Ridge students in Mrs. McHale and Mrs. Rowan’s classes planted outside in the school garden Thursday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day. The students also searched for rocks that will be painted

CHS students on the Legislative Advocacy Committee visited the Town of Huntington Wednesday morning to speak with elected officials.

CHS driver’s education students were visited on Wednesday by sheriffs from the Suffolk County Emergency Management Department, who explained the dangers of driving while intoxicated. The students then

Sawmill students had the opportunity to participate in a Day of Drums and Dance program with Path to Rhythm on Wednesday.

CHS School of Law students had the opportunity to meet Tuesday morning with James Croft, the director of the legal studies program and a law professor at St. John’s University.

Students at Wood Park visited Trader Joe’s in Commack on Monday afternoon to deliver paper grocery bags they decorated specifically for Earth Day.

Rather than hosting a traditional class party, Mrs. Dick’s fourth grade class came together for a creative and charitable project.