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Wood Park Second Graders Harvest Tower Garden Crops

Students each received a family-size portion of lettuce as a result of the bountiful harvest

Burr Fifth Graders Adopt Gorilla, Elephant

The project not only taught the students empathy and kindness, but also helped protect wildlife in their natural habitats

Middle School Students Visit Intermediate Schools to Promote French, Italian

Fifth graders and their families will make their selections for one week beginning this Wednesday from among French, Italian and Spanish

CHS Hosts College Night for Juniors, Families

The college officers present represented Ithaca, Stony Brook, St. Joseph's in Patchogue, South Carolina and Syracuse

Rolling Hills Second Graders Receive VIP Tour of Commack Public Library

The students were greeted at the entrance by librarians, then had the chance to visit different areas of the library

Encore and Tri-M Host Game Night Social

The event included live music, an open mic with karaoke, Kan Jam, photo booth and pizza

Wood Park Students Enjoying Movie-Themed Physical Education Classes

Donna Mirocco’s kindergarteners navigated stations that included a Jungle Book-themed obstacle course and rope climbing on Rapunzel’s hair

CHS Senior Earns Regeneron Scholar Recognition

Ishana C. has been selected one of 300 scholars in the international science talent search

Student-Led Drive Secures 500 Toys for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

CHS National Honor Society member Amelia K.’s family began performing small gestures during the holiday season seven years ago

CHS Boys Track's 4x800 Relay Qualifies for Millrose Games

The relay team of Harris C., Ben M., Dylan M., and Aidan P. placed third overall at the Millrose Games trials on Wednesday

Regent Tilles Tours CHS, Shares Poetry Love at Burr

Tilles heard firsthand from CHS students about their ability to sample careers via the high school’s impressive array of courses and programs

Hunter College Professor Visits CHS Photography Classes

Carlos Morales shared technical insights from his collections with Robert Raheile’s photography students at CHS

BOE Regular Meeting - Jan. 9, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30

Alum Returns to Rolling Hills as Author

Aspiring teacher Samara Ritchie shared with kindergarten students the children’s book she wrote and illustrated

Board of Education Honors CHS Seniors for Testimonials on Big Stage

The quartet impressed educational officials from throughout the state when they spoke at the NYS School Board Association’s Annual Convention

Indian Hollow First Graders Celebrate Pajama Day with Donation to Stony Brook Children's Hospital

The students collected and donated the items to benefit those in need

Indian Hollow Second Grader Plays Duet with Father in Music Class

Ben played the violin and his father played the viola during the class, including music from Mozart

IB Italian Students Experience The Bronx's Arthur Ave.

The students also enjoyed a walking tour of the Belmont neighborhood near Fordham University

BOE Regular Meeting - Dec. 19, 2024

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m

Cybercats Face First-Ever In-Person Opponent

The Cybercats traveled to Elwood/John Glenn on Monday afternoon and proved victorious against their hosts in Smash Bros. and Mario Kart

CHS Junior Spearheads Clothing Drive for Appreciative County Officials

CHS’ generosity more than tripled Francesco’s initial expectation

Sawmill Fourth Grader Grows State's Largest Cabbage, Earns Scholarship

Jackson grew the cabbage at Marion Carll Farm as part of the district’s agriculture pilot

Magician Thrills Rolling Hills Students

David Levitan's tricks included numbered blocks changing order without explanation

CHS Hosts Hamlet-Fest as IB Literature Students Perform

The Hamlet-Fest actors were responsible for selecting their scenes as well as their own props and stage directions

CMS' National Junior Honor Society Visits Wood Park to Read to Primary Students

The middle schoolers then introduced videos starring the Wood Park teachers dressed as giant snowmen