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Sawmill Gets Its Heart Pumping for a Good Cause

Sawmill Gets Its Heart Pumping for a Good Cause

The students engaged in activities including rope swings, bowling and bouncing as part of the Kids Heart Challenge
CHS Hosts County-Wide Student Leadership Conference

CHS Hosts County-Wide Student Leadership Conference

The theme of the conference was “All In: Elevate Your Impact”
CHS' Cause Four Paws Hosts Paws of War and Veterans

CHS' Cause Four Paws Hosts Paws of War and Veterans

After a multiyear fundraising effort that included pizza sales, the club donated $1,000 to Paws of War
Hofstra Baseball Coach and MLB Vet Frank Catalanotto Visits CMS Sports Management Students

Hofstra Baseball Coach and MLB Vet Frank Catalanotto Visits CMS Sports Management Students

He particularly emphasized what he looks for in recruits, including good grades, character and being a good teammate
Sawmill Celebrates Friendsgiving

Sawmill Celebrates Friendsgiving

The students enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn bread for lunch
CHS Student Investment Team Finishes First Globally

CHS Student Investment Team Finishes First Globally

Commack High School has plenty of capable candidates to succeed the Oracle of Omaha
Burr Students Make Their Own Mindfulness Jars

Burr Students Make Their Own Mindfulness Jars

Mindfulness jars are containers filled with water a glitter
Paws of War Visits Burr

Paws of War Visits Burr

Paws of War trains and places shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to military veterans
Sawmill Third Graders Donate 'Happy Meals' to Local Pantry

Sawmill Third Graders Donate 'Happy Meals' to Local Pantry

Students learned the importance of giving back to their community and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference
CMS Art Students Create Monster Sculptures to Celebrate Movie's 25th Anniversary

CMS Art Students Create Monster Sculptures to Celebrate Movie's 25th Anniversary

The artwork is on display in the hallway outside the auditorium for all at CMS to appreciate
Kelly Nevin Joins District as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations

Kelly Nevin Joins District as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations

Nevin succeeds Laura Newman, who is retiring after nearly 20 years with Commack Schools
CMS Student Government Packs Food for Needy Families at Thanksgiving

CMS Student Government Packs Food for Needy Families at Thanksgiving

In all, the student government aimed to collect 1,100 pounds of food
Rolling Hills Hands Out Latest Awards at Champion Gathering

Rolling Hills Hands Out Latest Awards at Champion Gathering

Principal Jessica Santarpia handed out awards to primary school students for exhibiting specific character traits
CHS Hosts Military Appreciation and Information Day Event

CHS Hosts Military Appreciation and Information Day Event

Students had the chance. to meet reps from the Army, Navy, Air National Guard, Marines, Coast Guard and U.S. Naval Academy
North Ridge Students Attempting to Contribute to Cup Stacking World Record

North Ridge Students Attempting to Contribute to Cup Stacking World Record

They are participating in the World Sport Stacking Association’s bid for the “most people sports stacking at multiple locations”
Tri-M Ceremony Celebrates CHS' Musicians

Tri-M Ceremony Celebrates CHS' Musicians

Seniors received cords for graduation and new inductees were recognized
Town of Huntington Asks Burr Third Graders for Help Designing Park

Town of Huntington Asks Burr Third Graders for Help Designing Park

The top two designs from each class will be shared with the town representatives
Entrepreneurship Class Pens Letters to CEOs; One Company Responds with Skateboard

Entrepreneurship Class Pens Letters to CEOs; One Company Responds with Skateboard

Dr. Sandra Braun’s entrepreneurship students at CHS practiced communicating effectively
Title Town! Soccer Teams Become First in County History to Both Capture State Crowns in Same Year

Title Town! Soccer Teams Become First in County History to Both Capture State Crowns in Same Year

The CHS boys won the third state title in program history, while the girls won their first
CHS Senior Hosts Charity Pickleball Tourney

CHS Senior Hosts Charity Pickleball Tourney

Camp Good Mourning offers free weekend camping experiences for children who have lost a parent or sibling
Local Business Leaders Offer Advice to CHS Students

Local Business Leaders Offer Advice to CHS Students

PODS national account executive Eddie Adelman recruited fellow speakers for the CHS Business Career Fair's panels
North Ridge First Graders Turn Wool into Yarn

North Ridge First Graders Turn Wool into Yarn

Sam Benner from Benner's Farm in Setauket visited on Thursday
CHS Science Honor Society Inducts Newest Members

CHS Science Honor Society Inducts Newest Members

Befitting a science ceremony, the inductees lit glow sticks by creating a chemical reaction
North Ridge Kindergarteners Learn Native American Techniques

North Ridge Kindergarteners Learn Native American Techniques

The presenters showed how Cheyenne tribes maximized the use of buffalo to satisfy all of their survival requirements
Wood Park Second Graders Harvest Lettuce from Tower Garden

Wood Park Second Graders Harvest Lettuce from Tower Garden

Basil, arugula, Bibb, gourmet lettuce and romaine are headed home with the students for a nutritious appetizer option at dinner