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CHS Cross Country Senior Earns Section XI Runner of Year Award

CHS Cross Country Senior Earns Section XI Runner of Year Award

Aidan P. won Monday’s Section XI boys division championship at Sunken Meadow State Park
CMS Promotes Healthy Living during Red Ribbon Week

CMS Promotes Healthy Living during Red Ribbon Week

Each student designed a colorful puzzle piece with the message, “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free”
CMS Sixth Graders Learn Digital Leadership and Safety

CMS Sixth Graders Learn Digital Leadership and Safety

Lamar Lee, a former college and Canadian Football League player, and himself the father of a sixth grader, is meeting with CMS classes
Rolling Hills Kindergarteners Take Home Firstl Commack Champion Trophy

Rolling Hills Kindergarteners Take Home Firstl Commack Champion Trophy

Art teacher Joellyn Tuohy created a trophy that will be awarded to one class at each Commack Champion gathering
District Leaders Share Our Innovative Education Initiatives at School Board Association Conference

District Leaders Share Our Innovative Education Initiatives at School Board Association Conference

The Commack School District continues to serve as an education model for other districts
Sixth Graders Enjoy CMS Fall Festival

Sixth Graders Enjoy CMS Fall Festival

Even teachers jumped in and competed in the game show
Sawmill Students Learn Latin American Dances, Spanish Culture

Sawmill Students Learn Latin American Dances, Spanish Culture

The students had the chance to participate, including with maracas
CHS Steals Show at Newsday Marching Band Festival

CHS Steals Show at Newsday Marching Band Festival

CHS boasted the largest cheering section of the night, including the football team making the trip to support the band and kickline
Rolling Hills Holds Inaugural Commack Champion Gathering

Rolling Hills Holds Inaugural Commack Champion Gathering

The students also sang, "Five Little Pumpkins"
Burr Fourth Graders Study Shark Jaw during State Department of Environmental Conservation Visit

Burr Fourth Graders Study Shark Jaw during State Department of Environmental Conservation Visit

The students also had the opportunity to touch a baleen — the filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales
CMS Sponsors Community Tour for District's New Students

CMS Sponsors Community Tour for District's New Students

The CMS students had the opportunity to disembark at the Commack Library and hear directly from library staff
CMS National Junior Honor Society Inducts Newest Members

CMS National Junior Honor Society Inducts Newest Members

NJHS president Luke S. led the ceremony, which also included an appearance from superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox
Burr Kicks off Kick for a Cause

Burr Kicks off Kick for a Cause

The indoor soccer tournament raised money for the Ronald McDonald House
CMS Student Leaders Volunteer to Rake Courtyard, Wash Cars

CMS Student Leaders Volunteer to Rake Courtyard, Wash Cars

Disclaimer: A few leaf piles may have been jumped into during the collection process, too
Wood Park Promotes Communication Device Awareness

Wood Park Promotes Communication Device Awareness

An AAC device is a tablet or laptop that helps someone with a speech or language impairment to communicate
Senator Mattera, CHS Alums Talk Trades to Close Week of Schools of Study Guest Speakers

Senator Mattera, CHS Alums Talk Trades to Close Week of Schools of Study Guest Speakers

Mattera spent 43 years as a member and leader of the Local 200 Plumbers Union
Burr Celebrates Unity Day with BurrStock Featuring CHS' Jazz Messengers

Burr Celebrates Unity Day with BurrStock Featuring CHS' Jazz Messengers

rincipal Dan Ciccone, assistant principal Jeanne Powers and other staff members dressed in throwback attire
Dr. Cox Visits Stony Brook Hospital with CHS School of Medicine Collaboration on Agenda

Dr. Cox Visits Stony Brook Hospital with CHS School of Medicine Collaboration on Agenda

Commack Schools aims to create pathways to opportunities that exist in the world of medicine and healthcare
Children's Author Shares Storytelling Tips with Wood Park Second Graders

Children's Author Shares Storytelling Tips with Wood Park Second Graders

Lou Del Bianco discussed three elements of storytelling: conflict (the problem), climax (the solution) and characters
Renowned Youth Speaker Spreads Message of Kindness: 'Just Show Up for Somebody Else'

Renowned Youth Speaker Spreads Message of Kindness: 'Just Show Up for Somebody Else'

David Flood brought his message of inclusion to CMS eighth graders on Wednesday
CHS Schools of Study Host Panel Discussions

CHS Schools of Study Host Panel Discussions

School of Business enrollees heard from Cliff Weinstein, Max Kemnitzer and CHS alum Makayla Grant on Tuesday
Dr. Cox, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Visit Sawmill to Share Safety Tips

Dr. Cox, Commack Fire Department Commissioner Visit Sawmill to Share Safety Tips

An extra special part of Tuesday's visit to Sawmill was Tom McFadzen working with the class taught by his daughter, Kellie McFadzen
Homecoming Victory!

Homecoming Victory!

On Homecoming Saturday, the varsity football team defeated Copiague, 36-29, on a fourth-down TD reception in the final minute
CHS Marks World Mental Health Day with Chalk-Written Messages

CHS Marks World Mental Health Day with Chalk-Written Messages

The messages aim to help reduce any stigma and spread awareness
IB Theatre and Dance Students Attend Adelphi Workshops

IB Theatre and Dance Students Attend Adelphi Workshops

The event was entitled, "A Day with the Arts: Dance, Music and Theatre"