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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

Sawmill Students Use Science Skills to Identify Animals from Skulls

Among the animals they correctly identified: beaver, white-tailed deer, red fox and black bear

Wood Park Students Stuff, Name New Bear Friends

Among the names selected: Bear-E, Buddy and Snowball

CHS' Lynn McConnell Receives Commack Star Award

McConnell has loyally served as the athletic trainer for CHS teams and teaches physical education and health classes

CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

The program immerses 2026 high school graduates in citizenship and leadership training at SUNY Morrisville

CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

The science students even brought a drone they had programmed

IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

Amanda Fiorentine worked with students on technique and choreography for a performance piece

Wood Park Honors Students Caught Being Good

As an added bonus, in a lottery, the principal then awarded get-out-of-homework-free passes

Chick-fil-A Owner Delivers Business Lesson and Sandwiches to CHS Entrepreneurship Students

So many companies graciously responded to the students, including Titleist, BMW Huntington and Locals Only LI

Girls Fencing Captures Fourth Straight League Title

The Cougars went an unblemished 8-0 in the league this season

Commack Author Lisa Muchnik Reads to Students at Rolling Hills

Muchnik, who lives in Commack and her children attend North Ridge and Burr, also signed copies of the book for students

CHS Student Author Visits North Ridge

CMS student Demma O. spent her summer break writing and illustrating her book “Dreamer.” Friday afternoon, she had the opportunity to share her publication with second graders in her younger

Burr Third Graders Learn about Countries spanning Globe

The dioramas and a video of the students singing will be on display at the district’s Multicultural Festival

Rolling Hills Hosts Literacy Night as Students Return in Evening Attire

Principal Jessica Santarpia, teachers and other staff read from the children's book, 'Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed'

Masque and Wig's 'Pippin' Coming to CHS Auditorium Feb. 7-8

Tickets for Pippin are available for $15 for the public and $12 for students

Sawmill Students Enjoy Pair of Treats

Third graders spent the morning bowling at Bowlero

CMS Hosts STEAM Night, 'Fire and Ice' Spectacular

Fourth- through eighth-graders operated robots, made lava lamps, designed jewelry with sand art, created paper rollercoasters and raced cars

Multi-Sport Varsity Coach Dave Moran Speaks with CMS Sports Management Students

Moran took questions, including how to motivate student-athletes, managing playing-time expectations, and how he selects captains

Burr Student Participates in Day of Horn 20

Sam is pictured with guest artist Michael Stevens and music teacher Andrew Scheiner

CHS Senior Headed to D.C. as Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist!

It marked the first time in a decade that CHS has produced a finalist in the prestigious competition

Hunter College Professor, Author Speaks with CHS IB History Students

Benjamin Hett, an author and historian, spoke in detail about the demise of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany

Girls Basketball Celebrates 1,000-Point Scorer

Captain Sofia V.’s third-quarter three-pointer at Islip gave her 1,000 points for her prep career

CHS Students Prepare Hygiene Kits for Homeless Veterans

The General Needs charity was founded at Commack High School, when Lonnie Sherman’s children wanted to help veterans