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North Ridge Closes Week with Patriotic Notes

North Ridge Closes Week with Patriotic Notes

The students gathered before dismissal to sign patriotic songs, with "You're a Grand Old Flag" proving a particular hit
CHS Engineering Students Lace Up Their Cardboard Kicks

CHS Engineering Students Lace Up Their Cardboard Kicks

Equipped with only cardboard, glue and string, the students designed and then constructed shoes
Wood Park Celebrates Dot Day in Discovery Den

Wood Park Celebrates Dot Day in Discovery Den

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who challenges a doubting student to trust in her artistic ability
Agricultural Education Expands to All Fifth-Grade Classes

Agricultural Education Expands to All Fifth-Grade Classes

Ryan McGrath is visiting Burr fifth graders through Monday, then will head to Sawmill after the two-day break
Food Truck Rolls Back into CHS!

Food Truck Rolls Back into CHS!

Complimentary lunch is even better when it comes from a food truck
CMS Recognizes Eighth Graders for Silver Awards

CMS Recognizes Eighth Graders for Silver Awards

Ellie and Sofia, members of Girl Scout Troop 1967, dedicated more than 100 hours to their community service project
Sawmill Celebrates Constitution Day with Students Reciting Preamble

Sawmill Celebrates Constitution Day with Students Reciting Preamble

The U.S. Constitution was signed on this day in 1787
North Ridge PTA Thanks Staff with Welcome Back Breakfast

North Ridge PTA Thanks Staff with Welcome Back Breakfast

The spread included fall-themed decorations
Officer Levy Shares Safety Tips at Sawmill, Set for Evening Sessions with Parents

Officer Levy Shares Safety Tips at Sawmill, Set for Evening Sessions with Parents

Fourth graders are discussing bullying
Wood Park Hosts Back to School Bash

Wood Park Hosts Back to School Bash

The face-painting station proved particularly popular, as did the refreshments, which included snow cones and cotton candy
Marching Band, Cougarettes Participate in Huntington Unity Fun Day Parade

Marching Band, Cougarettes Participate in Huntington Unity Fun Day Parade

CHS joined students from other districts as well as civic organizations
Football Season Opens with 'Friday Night Lights'

Football Season Opens with 'Friday Night Lights'

School spirit was on display throughout the evening
Commack Remembers

Commack Remembers

At Commack High School’s 9/11 memorial park, superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox presided over the 24th annual ceremony
Social Studies Classes Visit CHS' Memorial Park to Gain Appreciation for the Impact on Commack

Social Studies Classes Visit CHS' Memorial Park to Gain Appreciation for the Impact on Commack

Christopher Denton went through the history of the high school’s 9/11 memorial with the students
North Ridge Principal Visits Classes, Reinforces Commack Champion Traits

North Ridge Principal Visits Classes, Reinforces Commack Champion Traits

Melissa Blady began a tour of classrooms on Thursday by reading “If I Built a School” by Chris Van Dusen
Soccer Standout Brayden O. Featured by Newsday TV

Soccer Standout Brayden O. Featured by Newsday TV

Brayden is the first five-year varsity starter in the boys soccer program’s history
Commack Community Invited to Attend Thursday's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Commack Community Invited to Attend Thursday's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at the memorial park at the entrance to CHS' stadium
Join Us at Our Sept. 30 Job Fair!

Join Us at Our Sept. 30 Job Fair!

The district is looking to hire school monitors, special education aides and guards
Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!

There was no shortage of smiles as students spotted friends and teachers
BOE Regular Meeting - Sept. 4, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - Sept. 4, 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, September 4, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Dr. Cox Welcomes Back Staff

Dr. Cox Welcomes Back Staff

Board of Education president Gus Hueber and CTA president Joseph Bisulca also welcomed the staff back with uplifting messages
Long Island Arts Alliance Recognizes CHS Senior for Theatrical Talent

Long Island Arts Alliance Recognizes CHS Senior for Theatrical Talent

Julia G. was recognized in May with a Hunting-Tony Award from the Town of Huntington as best lead actress
Carol Barbagallo Awarded First Commack Star of 2025-26 School Year

Carol Barbagallo Awarded First Commack Star of 2025-26 School Year

In addition to serving as the math department lead at the high school, Barbagallo also advises the math honor society
CHS Welcomes Ninth Graders at Open House

CHS Welcomes Ninth Graders at Open House

Principal Carrie Lipenholtz as well as staff members from assorted departments and Student Life officers were on hand to answer questions
CMS Opens Doors for Sixth Graders to Get Acclimated

CMS Opens Doors for Sixth Graders to Get Acclimated

The students located and opened their lockers for the first time and navigated their schedules