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Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Stage Read-In in Gymnasium

Indian Hollow Kindergarteners Stage Read-In in Gymnasium

The kindergarten teachers rotated among the groups, reading their favorite children's books to the young students
Commack Council of PTA Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day Event

Commack Council of PTA Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day Event

Over 50 honorees were recognized at Commack Council of PTA hosted it’s 2025 Founder’s Day event at Commack Middle School Thursday evening. The Advocate In Action Award acknowledges the involvement
Burr Fifth Graders Channel '80s with Rousing Performance

Burr Fifth Graders Channel '80s with Rousing Performance

Under the direction of Beth Tanzi, Amy Dank and Rachel Geiser, the show includes 234 student performers and 175 individual speaking parts
Burr Students Visit Ronald McDonald House, Deliver Pajamas and Donation

Burr Students Visit Ronald McDonald House, Deliver Pajamas and Donation

The students learned firsthand about ways they can help children undergoing treatment at nearby Cohen Children’s Hospital
CHS' Lynn McConnell Receives Commack Star Award

CHS' Lynn McConnell Receives Commack Star Award

McConnell has loyally served as the athletic trainer for CHS teams and teaches physical education and health classes
CMS Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga in Physical Education Classes

CMS Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga in Physical Education Classes

Donna Coogan explained to the students that yoga is about practicing life skills such as focus and concentration
Abraham Lincoln Visits Sawmill

Abraham Lincoln Visits Sawmill

Students heard in the first person about Lincoln’s life growing up on a prairie and school all the way through his fight for the abolition of slavery
Sawmill Students Use Science Skills to Identify Animals from Skulls

Sawmill Students Use Science Skills to Identify Animals from Skulls

Among the animals they correctly identified: beaver, white-tailed deer, red fox and black bear
Wood Park Students Stuff, Name New Bear Friends

Wood Park Students Stuff, Name New Bear Friends

Among the names selected: Bear-E, Buddy and Snowball
CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

The program immerses 2026 high school graduates in citizenship and leadership training at SUNY Morrisville
CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

The science students even brought a drone they had programmed
IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

Amanda Fiorentine worked with students on technique and choreography for a performance piece
Wood Park Honors Students Caught Being Good

Wood Park Honors Students Caught Being Good

As an added bonus, in a lottery, the principal then awarded get-out-of-homework-free passes
Chick-fil-A Owner Delivers Business Lesson and Sandwiches to CHS Entrepreneurship Students

Chick-fil-A Owner Delivers Business Lesson and Sandwiches to CHS Entrepreneurship Students

So many companies graciously responded to the students, including Titleist, BMW Huntington and Locals Only LI
Girls Fencing Captures Fourth Straight League Title

Girls Fencing Captures Fourth Straight League Title

The Cougars went an unblemished 8-0 in the league this season
Commack Author Lisa Muchnik Reads to Students at Rolling Hills

Commack Author Lisa Muchnik Reads to Students at Rolling Hills

Muchnik, who lives in Commack and her children attend North Ridge and Burr, also signed copies of the book for students
CHS Student Author Visits North Ridge

CHS Student Author Visits North Ridge

CMS student Demma O. spent her summer break writing and illustrating her book “Dreamer.” Friday afternoon, she had the opportunity to share her publication with second graders in her younger
Burr Third Graders Learn about Countries spanning Globe

Burr Third Graders Learn about Countries spanning Globe

The dioramas and a video of the students singing will be on display at the district’s Multicultural Festival
Rolling Hills Hosts Literacy Night as Students Return in Evening Attire

Rolling Hills Hosts Literacy Night as Students Return in Evening Attire

Principal Jessica Santarpia, teachers and other staff read from the children's book, 'Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed'
CHS Senior Headed to D.C. as Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist!

CHS Senior Headed to D.C. as Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist!

It marked the first time in a decade that CHS has produced a finalist in the prestigious competition
Masque and Wig's 'Pippin' Coming to CHS Auditorium Feb. 7-8

Masque and Wig's 'Pippin' Coming to CHS Auditorium Feb. 7-8

Tickets for Pippin are available for $15 for the public and $12 for students
Sawmill Students Enjoy Pair of Treats

Sawmill Students Enjoy Pair of Treats

Third graders spent the morning bowling at Bowlero
Multi-Sport Varsity Coach Dave Moran Speaks with CMS Sports Management Students

Multi-Sport Varsity Coach Dave Moran Speaks with CMS Sports Management Students

Moran took questions, including how to motivate student-athletes, managing playing-time expectations, and how he selects captains
Burr Student Participates in Day of Horn 20

Burr Student Participates in Day of Horn 20

Sam is pictured with guest artist Michael Stevens and music teacher Andrew Scheiner
Hunter College Professor, Author Speaks with CHS IB History Students

Hunter College Professor, Author Speaks with CHS IB History Students

Benjamin Hett, an author and historian, spoke in detail about the demise of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany