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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 new activities he would want to see in the Discovery Den.

Dr. Cox Joins Primary Students As Special Guest On Wood Park Weekly

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. Together we earned 5 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals and 2 Bronze Medals.

Commack Students Awarded At Long Island Math Fair

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 through simple means such as recycling,

Burr Celebrates Earth Day

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.  The group, who study culinary arts at Wilson Tech, had the chance to teach CHS students how to make calzones

CHS Students Share Their Gift Of Cooking With Peers

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. Classes advanced through each round based on their reading progress

CMS Students Compete In Building-Wide Reading March Madness Competition

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, designing and hosting a specialized carnival for students from Sawmill at CHS.

CHS Real Life Statistics Students Host Carnival for Sawmill Students

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. They also had “elephant toothpaste,” pixel art, space docking, flashlig

Sawmill Hosts Family STEAM Night

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 and students Thursday afternoon.

CMS Students Meet With District Administrators

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 to decorate the garden, and read some nonfiction books

North Ridge Students Celebrate Earth Day

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. Joined by LAC chairpeople Eric Biagi and Dr. Jennifer Santorello, as well as Dr. Cox and other district administrators

Legislative Advocacy Committee Student Visit Town of Huntington

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.

Driver's Education Students Receive Visit From Suffolk County Emergency Management Department

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
Students Play Drums For Day of Drums and Dance

Sawmill Students Participate In Day of Drums and Dance

Sawmill students had the opportunity to participate in a Day of Drums and Dance program with Path to Rhythm on Wednesday.
School of Law Students Visited By St. John's Director

School of Law Students Visited By St. John's Director

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.
Wood Park Students Bring Earth Day Art to Commack Trader Joes

Wood Park Students Bring Earth Day Art to Commack Trader Joes

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

Fourth Graders Choose Service Over Celebration

Rather than hosting a traditional class party, Mrs. Dick’s fourth grade class came together for a creative and charitable project.
Wood Park First Graders Explore Goods and Services With Kindness Cash

Wood Park First Graders Explore Goods and Services With Kindness Cash

Students at Wood Park in Tonya Stahlmann’s class shopped in their classroom Friday morning as the culmination of their ELA and social studies integration unit.
Principal Michelle Tancredi Zott Celebrated Ahead of NSSA Award

Principal Michelle Tancredi Zott Celebrated Ahead of NSSA Award

After the morning pledge, Assistant Principal Stefanie Liptzin announced on the PA system that Tancredi Zott is being honored on Saturday during a special fundraiser for NSSA.
Pay It Forward Club Visits North Ridge

Pay It Forward Club Visits North Ridge

For the fourth year in a row, members of CHS’ Pay It Forward Club visited North Ridge Thursday afternoon to provide second graders with tactics on how they can spread kindness both at school and home
Rolling Hills Students Learn Basics of Mini Golf

Rolling Hills Students Learn Basics of Mini Golf

The Rolling Hills gym has been transformed into a mini golf course!
CHS Students Swing for a Cause

CHS Students Swing for a Cause

Commack student athletes gathered for the Commack Diamond Club 9/11 Memorial Home Run Derby at the Commack High School baseball field.
Lisa Sorgie Presented With Commack STAR Award

Lisa Sorgie Presented With Commack STAR Award

Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox presented the Commack STAR Award to kindergarten teacher Lisa Sorgie Wednesday afternoon during the Commack Champion celebration at Rolling Hills.
CHS Music Honor Society Visits Sawmill

CHS Music Honor Society Visits Sawmill

Members of the Music Honor Society traveled to Sawmill Wednesday morning to visit music classes. The group explored rhythm, instruments and sang some fun songs!
ASL Honor Society Students Visit Primary Schools

ASL Honor Society Students Visit Primary Schools

Commack High School ASL Honor Society students performed "signed" story time
Commack High School Host Inaugural “Commack Law Day”

Commack High School Host Inaugural “Commack Law Day”

Commack High School hosted their inaugural “Commack Law Day” mock trial tournament on Tuesday. Twelve teams from surrounding school districts traveled to Commack to participate and compete.
Mad Science Workshop Brings Everyday Chemistry to CMS Students

Mad Science Workshop Brings Everyday Chemistry to CMS Students

Sixth grade students at Commack Middle School participated in a Kitchen Chemistry workshop Tuesday morning. Jasmine Jahangir from Mad Science of Long Island visited to guide the class through the