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BOE Special Meeting - May 19, 2026

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District wishes to announce a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
students pose with their math teacher

Commack students Earn Accolades In Suffolk County Math Tournament

Commack students competed in the Suffolk County Math Tournament and earned numerous awards through their hard work, dedication, and love of mathematics!
CHS students recently participated in an engaging field trip to the federal courthouse in Central Islip as part of The Honorable Robert A. Katzmann Justice For All: Courts and the Community Initiative.

CHS Students Travel To Federal Courthouse in Central Islip

CHS students recently participated in an engaging field trip to the federal courthouse in Central Islip as part of The Honorable Robert A. Katzmann Justice For All: Courts and the Community Initiative
students pose at transition to high school night

CHS Hosts Transition To High School Night

CMS eighth graders had a chance to walk the halls of their future home at Transition to High School Night Thursday evening. The students learned about the different clubs and offerings at CHS
Burr Students Hold Emotional Ride For Life Assembly

Burr Students Hold Emotional Ride For Life Assembly

Burr students again opened their hearts for the ALS Ride for Life on Thursday afternoon.
Student poses in cultural clothing

Sawmill Celebrates Heritage Day

Parents were able to walk around to desks in the gymnasium to see each student’s “passport book to family heritage” and poster boards or digital presentations that showed off various things
Commack administrators and students shared their expertise regarding the integration of AI in education at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES AI Educate Empowering the Future of Learning conference on Tuesday.

Students Sit On Eastern Suffolk BOCES AI Educate Empowering the Future of Learning Conference Panel

Commack administrators and students shared their expertise regarding the integration of AI in education at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES AI Educate Empowering the Future of Learning conference on Tuesday.
student decorates rock

Kindergarteners Give Back To North Ridge

Kindergarten students in Donna Sandak’s class have been giving back to their community each month this school year and this month, they’re giving back to North Ridge. The students decorated rocks with
Julia G. and Tosia S.

Commack Pair Selected As Finalists for Roger Rees Award

From May 15-17, Julia G. and Tosia S. will be coached by members of the Roger Rees foundation. During The Roger Rees Awards Showcase, 12 students will be announced as Finalists.
Teacher Hugs Student

Celebrating Teachers Appreciation Week

This Teacher Appreciation Week, our students across the district surprised some of their favorite teachers! Let’s check in on our students who made their teachers’ days!
Lisa DeRienzo

Welcoming New Leadership to Our Schools

Lisa DeRienzo Named Sawmill Principal; Dr. Erika Rappaport Named CSE Chairperson
Julia G. at award ceremony

CHS Student Honored As Scholar-Artist

Ryan McGrath Wins Star Award

Ryan McGrath Receives Commack Star Award

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
From the Fires: Voices of the Holocaust

CMS Students Attend "From the Fires: Voices of the Holocaust"

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.
students at the top cohort breakfast

CHS Recoginzes Top Cohorts at Breakfast

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.
students pose at books and bots event

District Hosts Books and Bots Event

two students create reflection mirror

Burr Students Recognize Their Own Inner Worth

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.
students cheer at esports match

CHS CyberCats Esports Club Qualifies for Playoffs

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

CHS Art Students Recognized Across Suffolk County

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

BOE Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing - May 7, 2026

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 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