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Indian Hollow Prepares for 100th Day with Museum Exhibit

Students and their families toured the 100-day-themed creations throughout the day

CHS Students Play Kahoot Trivia Game while Celebrating Kindness Week

The trivia questions touch on topics including positive self-image and relationships

CHS Peer Leaders Help Prep Eighth Graders for High School

Hearing from students supplements the work of counselors and gives the eighth graders a firsthand account of the transition

CMS Students Design Friendship Bracelets ahead of P.S. I Love You Day

​​​​​​​The students had the opportunity to create messages on the bracelets, including words such as 'kind,' 'brave,' 'unique,' and 'amazing.'

Cougarettes Capture Pair of National Titles in Sunshine State!

On Monday, the kickline squad’s team bus was escorted to the high school by the chiefs of the Commack Fire Department with sirens blaring

Burr Third Graders Prepare Gift Boxes for Local Shelters

The classes made a difference in the community on Tuesday

CHS Students Build Bridges, Eye March 14 Brookhaven National Lab Competition

The students on Friday were completing and testing their wooden structures

CHS Students Pen Letters of Kindness to Peers, Teachers, Parents

With the author's consent, the message will be read on the public-address system during the morning announcements on Friday

CHS Students Inspired to be 'All In' from Acclaimed Motivational Speaker

Gian Paul Gonzalez’s message helped motivate the New York Giants to a victory against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI

CHS Pippin Stars Recognized by Roger Rees Foundation

Julia G. and Tosia S. have being selected to perform an in-person audition

Commack Students Write Valentine’s For Veterans

Veterans Army Sgt. Dominic Cutalo and Marines Corps Commander Rocky Paduano made stops at the Hubbs Administration Building, Rolling Hills, Sawmill and Wood Park Friday Afternoon

CHS English Honor Society Wraps Up 'Blind Date with a Book' Event

The wrapped books will be available in the cafeteria for CHS students to take on Valentine's Day

Eagles Win Sawmill Souper Bowl

Sawmill students collected nearly 200 cans

Burr Students Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center

Students on Monday morning discussed the rain forest with the Sweetbriar staff

Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Create Valentine's Cards for Local Veterans

The kindergarteners showed off their cards on Thursday

Masque and Wig Hosts Senior Citizens for Complimentary Performance, Dinner

Scholar-Athlete Leadership Club members greeted the senior citizens and distributed playbills

CMS Students Skate By in Sports Management Class

The classes visited the Dix Hills Ice Rink to learn about the management of the facility

CHS Visual Arts Students Create Pysanky Easter Eggs

Visiting artist Oksana Danziger, who teaches at the Nassau Art Museum, is visiting the IB and AP students to lead the art session

Rolling Hills Hosts Sweetheart Dance

The primary students returned with their families for some dancing, plus hula-hoops and donuts in a Valentine's-themed event

Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Stage Read-In in Gymnasium

The kindergarten teachers rotated among the groups, reading their favorite children's books to the young students

Burr Fifth Graders Channel '80s with Rousing Performance

Under the direction of Beth Tanzi, Amy Dank and Rachel Geiser, the show includes 234 student performers and 175 individual speaking parts

Burr Students Visit Ronald McDonald House, Deliver Pajamas and Donation

The students learned firsthand about ways they can help children undergoing treatment at nearby Cohen Children’s Hospital

CMS Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga in Physical Education Classes

Donna Coogan explained to the students that yoga is about practicing life skills such as focus and concentration

Abraham Lincoln Visits Sawmill

Students heard in the first person about Lincoln’s life growing up on a prairie and school all the way through his fight for the abolition of slavery

Commack Council of PTA Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day Event

Over 50 honorees were recognized at Commack Council of PTA hosted it’s 2025 Founder’s Day event at Commack Middle School Thursday evening. The Advocate In Action Award acknowledges the involvement