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Sawmill Celebrates Science at STEAM Night

Sawmill Celebrates Science at STEAM Night

The event included a glow room, pixel art, creating a landing device, elephant toothpaste, hover crafts and bouncing balls
CHS National Honor Society Inducts 204 into Chapter

CHS National Honor Society Inducts 204 into Chapter

The event celebrated the four pillars of the NHS: character, leadership, service and scholarship
Burr Students Head to Farm for Hands-On Agriculture Lesson

Burr Students Head to Farm for Hands-On Agriculture Lesson

Select classes had the opportunity to plant radish seeds as well as rainbow chard and collard green seedling
Burr Staff Rocks The Bike

Burr Staff Rocks The Bike

The next special Whitsons menu item comes Friday at CMS, when a ramen noodle bar is on the menu
CHS Salutes Class of 2025's Top Academic Achievers

CHS Salutes Class of 2025's Top Academic Achievers

The 64 seniors each achieved weighted GPAs of at least 100 during their four years at CHS
CHS Students Hear from Local Entrepreneurs at Business Career Fair

CHS Students Hear from Local Entrepreneurs at Business Career Fair

The Counseling Center and Business Honor Society are jointly hosting the event
CHS Students and Staff Welcome Eighth Graders with Tour

CHS Students and Staff Welcome Eighth Graders with Tour

The CMS students toured their future home and had the opportunity to ask questions
CHS National Technical Honor Society Inducts New Members

CHS National Technical Honor Society Inducts New Members

​​​​​​​The event included a candle-lighting ceremony as well as a keynote speech from chapter president Jake M.
National Art Honor Society Inducts 16 CHS Students

National Art Honor Society Inducts 16 CHS Students

NAHS advisor Marie Adamo emceed the evening
CHS Counselor Shares Invention Story with PLTW Students

CHS Counselor Shares Invention Story with PLTW Students

James Del Guidice and his 83-year-old father John discussed the process behind getting their “Jimmy Wrench” into the marketplace
Special Public Meeting - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Special Public Meeting - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District wishes to announce a Special Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Third Graders Head to District-Owned Farm to Plant Cabbages

Third Graders Head to District-Owned Farm to Plant Cabbages

The students learned how to properly space the cabbages, using a tape measure to ensure 36 inches between their plantings
Board of Education Recognizes Student Advocates, Math and Science Achievers

Board of Education Recognizes Student Advocates, Math and Science Achievers

The Legislative Advocacy Committee had met with state senator Mario Mattera and assemblymen Keith Brown and Michael Fitzpatrick
Pay It Forward Club Shows North Ridge How To Spread Kindness

Pay It Forward Club Shows North Ridge How To Spread Kindness

For the third year in a row, members of CHS’ Pay It Forward Club visited North Ridge Thursday afternoon to provide second graders with tactics on how they can spread kindness both at school and home
CHS Students Display Impressive Collections at IB/AP Art Show

CHS Students Display Impressive Collections at IB/AP Art Show

The variety of mediums and techniques used included oil and acrylic paint, collages and digital art
CHS Math Honor Society Hosts Inaugural Decathlon

CHS Math Honor Society Hosts Inaugural Decathlon

The quick-paced group competition featured questions from trigonometry, algebra and calculus
CHS' Grandfriends, Jazz Messengers Make for Special Prom at Gurwin's Adult Day Health Program

CHS' Grandfriends, Jazz Messengers Make for Special Prom at Gurwin's Adult Day Health Program

The students performed throwback tunes and dance with the program’s participants in what the center billed its inaugural adult prom
District Celebrates Song at Vocal Night

District Celebrates Song at Vocal Night

The arts continue to be showcased Thursday when CHS hosts an AP/IB art show at 5:30 p.m.
Rolling Hills First Graders Dress for Success

Rolling Hills First Graders Dress for Success

Six of the students made presentations while dressed in attire of their chosen professions
BOE Regular Meeting & Budget Adoption - April 10, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting & Budget Adoption - April 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 a Regular Meeting and Budget Adoption on Thursday, April 10
Commack 10th Graders Shadow North Ridge Primary Classrooms

Commack 10th Graders Shadow North Ridge Primary Classrooms

Select CHS 10th graders spent Tuesday gaining real-world experience during a ‘shadow day’ at North Ridge. The rising juniors observed and participated in general and special area primary classrooms
Rolling Hills Kindergarteners Meet Sweetbriar Owl and Snake

Rolling Hills Kindergarteners Meet Sweetbriar Owl and Snake

In addition to petting some of the animals, the kindergarteners also got to feel what a snake's shed skin feels like
Rolling Hills Second Graders Leave Legacy with Commack Champion-Inspired Art

Rolling Hills Second Graders Leave Legacy with Commack Champion-Inspired Art

The students had the opportunity to apply their art skills by painting the drawings of a dolphin, eagle, turtle, blue heron and owl
CMS' Allison Schouten Receives Commack Star Award

CMS' Allison Schouten Receives Commack Star Award

Schouten oversees PBIS at CMS as its coordinator
Miniature Horses Walk Sawmill Hallways as Intermediate School Launches Fundraiser

Miniature Horses Walk Sawmill Hallways as Intermediate School Launches Fundraiser

HorseAbililty, based on a farm at SUNY Old Westbury, aims to improve the lives of individuals with special needs