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Tenth Graders Experience Sobering Tour of Concentration Camp via VR

Tenth Graders Experience Sobering Tour of Concentration Camp via VR

The students are being given virtual reality headsets during their AP World and Global 10 social studies classes for the immersive journey
 Budget Workshop #2 - March 27, 2025

Budget Workshop #2 - March 27, 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 on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Relatives Visit Rolling Hills First Graders on Career Day

Relatives Visit Rolling Hills First Graders on Career Day

The occupations represented included police officers, a firefighter, financial auditor, media buyer, physical therapist, doctor and DJ
American Sign Language Students Tour Primary, Intermediate Schools for Disability Awareness Month

American Sign Language Students Tour Primary, Intermediate Schools for Disability Awareness Month

The ASL students read aloud and signed the book, "Sophie's Tales, Learning to Listen"
SCOPE Honors Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox with Administrator Service Award

SCOPE Honors Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox with Administrator Service Award

Dr. Cox was recognized for Commack’s innovative approach to education
District-Wide Band Night Draws Ovations

District-Wide Band Night Draws Ovations

Join us back at CMS on April 2 for Jazz Night and on April 9 for Vocal Night. Both district-wide concerts begin at 7 p.m.
Seven CHS filmmakers Joined by Dr. Cox for Premiere of 'Names, Not Numbers'

Seven CHS filmmakers Joined by Dr. Cox for Premiere of 'Names, Not Numbers'

The students interviewed Holocaust survivors Sol Ginzburg and Edith Gross for the project
Adam Graves Inspires CMS Sports Management Students with Talk on Leadership

Adam Graves Inspires CMS Sports Management Students with Talk on Leadership

Graves discussed the importance of leadership traits including having humility and being respectful and inclusionary
Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps Visits CHS to Teach Cardiology Topics

Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps Visits CHS to Teach Cardiology Topics

The EMTs brought a LUCAS device that does the chest compressions for patients in cardiac arrest and had the students operate it
District Celebrates Chamber Orchestras with String Night

District Celebrates Chamber Orchestras with String Night

CMS will host a district-wide Jazz Night on April 2 and Vocal Night on April 9, both at 7 p.m.
Student Leaders Head to Albany to Advocate for Commack

Student Leaders Head to Albany to Advocate for Commack

The legislative advocacy committee met with state senator Mario Mattera and assemblymen Keith Brown and Michael Fitzpatrick
Burr Hosts 'Power of Words' as Students, Teacher Read on Stages

Burr Hosts 'Power of Words' as Students, Teacher Read on Stages

“Your superpower is your voice,” principal Dan Ciccone said. “Share your words.”
Spanish Honor Society Visits Manhattan for Performance, Cuisine

Spanish Honor Society Visits Manhattan for Performance, Cuisine

The CHS students watched “En El Tiempo de las Mariposas” at the Repertorio Español
Wood Park Goes Green in Advance of Earth Day

Wood Park Goes Green in Advance of Earth Day

Not only were the primary students dressed in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, they also did their part to help the environment
CHS' Peter Myers Appointed to State Financial Literacy Advisory Committee

CHS' Peter Myers Appointed to State Financial Literacy Advisory Committee

Commack truly is paving the way for financial literacy curriculum to be implemented throughout the state
Five CHS Researchers Earn Grand Awards in Long Island Science & Engineering Fair

Five CHS Researchers Earn Grand Awards in Long Island Science & Engineering Fair

Mehek S. advances to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, in May
CHS Junior Earns Girl Scouts' Gold Award

CHS Junior Earns Girl Scouts' Gold Award

Samantha S. devoted more than 80 hours to completing her service project, which involved creating a sustainable fruit and vegetable garden
English Honor Society Students Decorate 'Limerick Lane'

English Honor Society Students Decorate 'Limerick Lane'

The students wrote their own limericks and researched and reprinted others
Jazz Messengers, Grandfriends Visit Kings Park Senior Citizens

Jazz Messengers, Grandfriends Visit Kings Park Senior Citizens

The event including the jazz musicians performing as well as dancing
Burr Celebrates Pi Day with Pies

Burr Celebrates Pi Day with Pies

Pi Day is annually celebrated on 3/14. And Burr took it to a new level on Friday.
Student Trio Earn SCMEA Recognition

Student Trio Earn SCMEA Recognition

Dylan C. and Aemilia L. from CMS and Jayson J. from Sawmill have been awarded $500 scholarships from SCMEA to study music this summer
CHS Engineers Prove Sturdy Performers at Brookhaven National Laboratory Bridge Competition

CHS Engineers Prove Sturdy Performers at Brookhaven National Laboratory Bridge Competition

The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of principles of physics and engineering
Curtain Goes Up on Frozen Jr. at CMS

Curtain Goes Up on Frozen Jr. at CMS

Family members and friends are invited to evening performances on Saturday and Sunday evening
Burr Hosts Basketball Knockout to Support ALS Association

Burr Hosts Basketball Knockout to Support ALS Association

Every grade participated, raising $555
CHS Mock Trial Team Successfully Argues Case Before District Judge

CHS Mock Trial Team Successfully Argues Case Before District Judge

Judge Jacobs praised both sides’ arguments after ruling on the case, particularly citing the CHS closing remarks