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CHS Football Team Lines Scholar Lane, Townline Road with US Flags

CHS Football Team Lines Scholar Lane, Townline Road with US Flags

The flags annually are displayed leading into the 9/11 remembrance ceremony spearheaded by district clerk Debbie Virga
District Welcomes New Staff

District Welcomes New Staff

Friday marks the first of many professional growth and learning opportunities for the district's newest employees
Say Cheese! Class of 2026 Sits for Portraits as Senior Year Begins

Say Cheese! Class of 2026 Sits for Portraits as Senior Year Begins

Plenty of big moments await in 2025-26, including homecoming on Oct. 11, the prom on June 23 and graduation three days later
BOE Regular Meeting - August 26, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - August 26, 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 Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Fall in the Air as Football Training Camp Opens

Fall in the Air as Football Training Camp Opens

Still 15 days from the opening of school, CHS nonetheless is awakening
Melissa Blady's First Day as Principal!

Melissa Blady's First Day as Principal!

After 17 years of service, Katherine Rihm retired, and Blady has joined the district as the primary school’s new principal
August BOE Meeting Moved To Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

August BOE Meeting Moved To Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

Please be advised that the August 2025 Board of Education meeting has changed from Aug. 21 to Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 pm.
Marion Carll Farm Yields Bountiful Harvest

Marion Carll Farm Yields Bountiful Harvest

The students picked zucchini and cut collard greens
STEAM Remains Hot at Summer Discovery Camp

STEAM Remains Hot at Summer Discovery Camp

Some campers formed teams and designed habitats
Suffolk County Police Department K9 Unit Visits Students at Cedar Road

Suffolk County Police Department K9 Unit Visits Students at Cedar Road

Jax and Valor each underwent roughly six months of training, which included learning obedience as well as navigating obstacles
Discovery Camp Opens at North Ridge

Discovery Camp Opens at North Ridge

The campers learned about being reflective, which is one of the Commack Champion character traits
Dr. Cox Discusses Commack's Education Innovations at St. John's University

Dr. Cox Discusses Commack's Education Innovations at St. John's University

Educators throughout the region aim to learn more about Commack
Board of Education Selects Hueber as President, Hermer as VP, and Welcomes Goldstein

Board of Education Selects Hueber as President, Hermer as VP, and Welcomes Goldstein

Additionally, student board member Kyla Gruber did a presentation covering district-wide highlights from the school year's close
BOE Reorganizational/Regular Meeting - July 10, 2025

BOE Reorganizational/Regular Meeting - July 10, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold is Reorganizational/Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025
Preparation Already Underway for 2025-26 as District Hosts New Teachers, Instructional Staff

Preparation Already Underway for 2025-26 as District Hosts New Teachers, Instructional Staff

The timing of the event allows the new teachers and instructional staff to be comfortable heading into the summer
Six Varsity Spring Student-Athletes Earn All-Long Island Honors

Six Varsity Spring Student-Athletes Earn All-Long Island Honors

Softball’s Kate S. and Madison J., lacrosse’s James P., Amelia B. and Liliana P. and boys track & field’s Anthony P. have been selected
North Ridge First Graders Enjoy Book Tasting, Whet Reading Appetite for Summer

North Ridge First Graders Enjoy Book Tasting, Whet Reading Appetite for Summer

The students had the chance to sample five different genres of books: biographies, fiction, nonfiction, series and fairy tales
Indian Hollow Students Open Time Capsule Sealed for 25 Years

Indian Hollow Students Open Time Capsule Sealed for 25 Years

The top three books that year, according to a time-capsule list: Pokemon, the Arthur Series and Dr. Seuss
CMS Celebrates Its Class of 2025

CMS Celebrates Its Class of 2025

The middle school 452 graduates
Moving-Up Season Commences with Wood Park Ceremonies

Moving-Up Season Commences with Wood Park Ceremonies

Wood Park hosted a pair of moving-up ceremonies on Friday, kicking off the season
CHS Sophomore Hosts Poetry Contemporaries at Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum

CHS Sophomore Hosts Poetry Contemporaries at Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum

Sarah G. is completing the first year of a two-year term as Suffolk County's teen poet laureate
BOE Special Meeting - June 23, 2025

BOE Special Meeting - June 23, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold a Special Meeting Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm
Sawmill Hosts Superstar Student Award Ceremony

Sawmill Hosts Superstar Student Award Ceremony

The inaugural event saluted the students' hard work, dedication and perseverance
Senior Walk!

Senior Walk!

Ten days until commencement, the excitement continued Tuesday for the Class of 2025
Burr Flag Day Ceremony Includes 40 Veterans

Burr Flag Day Ceremony Includes 40 Veterans

Patriotic songs and speeches highlighted the ceremony