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Girls Basketball Celebrates 1,000-Point Scorer

Girls Basketball Celebrates 1,000-Point Scorer

Captain Sofia V.’s third-quarter three-pointer at Islip gave her 1,000 points for her prep career
CMS Hosts STEAM Night, 'Fire and Ice' Spectacular

CMS Hosts STEAM Night, 'Fire and Ice' Spectacular

Fourth- through eighth-graders operated robots, made lava lamps, designed jewelry with sand art, created paper rollercoasters and raced cars
CHS Students Prepare Hygiene Kits for Homeless Veterans

CHS Students Prepare Hygiene Kits for Homeless Veterans

The General Needs charity was founded at Commack High School, when Lonnie Sherman’s children wanted to help veterans
Wood Park Second Graders Harvest Tower Garden Crops

Wood Park Second Graders Harvest Tower Garden Crops

Students each received a family-size portion of lettuce as a result of the bountiful harvest
CHS Hosts College Night for Juniors, Families

CHS Hosts College Night for Juniors, Families

The college officers present represented Ithaca, Stony Brook, St. Joseph's in Patchogue, South Carolina and Syracuse
Wood Park Students Enjoying Movie-Themed Physical Education Classes

Wood Park Students Enjoying Movie-Themed Physical Education Classes

Donna Mirocco’s kindergarteners navigated stations that included a Jungle Book-themed obstacle course and rope climbing on Rapunzel’s hair
Burr Fifth Graders Adopt Gorilla, Elephant

Burr Fifth Graders Adopt Gorilla, Elephant

The project not only taught the students empathy and kindness, but also helped protect wildlife in their natural habitats
Middle School Students Visit Intermediate Schools to Promote French, Italian

Middle School Students Visit Intermediate Schools to Promote French, Italian

Fifth graders and their families will make their selections for one week beginning this Wednesday from among French, Italian and Spanish
Encore and Tri-M Host Game Night Social

Encore and Tri-M Host Game Night Social

The event included live music, an open mic with karaoke, Kan Jam, photo booth and pizza
Rolling Hills Second Graders Receive VIP Tour of Commack Public Library

Rolling Hills Second Graders Receive VIP Tour of Commack Public Library

The students were greeted at the entrance by librarians, then had the chance to visit different areas of the library
Student-Led Drive Secures 500 Toys for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Student-Led Drive Secures 500 Toys for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

CHS National Honor Society member Amelia K.’s family began performing small gestures during the holiday season seven years ago
CHS Boys Track's 4x800 Relay Qualifies for Millrose Games

CHS Boys Track's 4x800 Relay Qualifies for Millrose Games

The relay team of Harris C., Ben M., Dylan M., and Aidan P. placed third overall at the Millrose Games trials on Wednesday
CHS Senior Earns Regeneron Scholar Recognition

CHS Senior Earns Regeneron Scholar Recognition

Ishana C. has been selected one of 300 scholars in the international science talent search
Hunter College Professor Visits CHS Photography Classes

Hunter College Professor Visits CHS Photography Classes

Carlos Morales shared technical insights from his collections with Robert Raheile’s photography students at CHS
BOE Regular Meeting - Jan. 9, 2025

BOE Regular Meeting - Jan. 9, 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, January 9, 2025 at 6:30
Regent Tilles Tours CHS, Shares Poetry Love at Burr

Regent Tilles Tours CHS, Shares Poetry Love at Burr

Tilles heard firsthand from CHS students about their ability to sample careers via the high school’s impressive array of courses and programs
Alum Returns to Rolling Hills as Author

Alum Returns to Rolling Hills as Author

Aspiring teacher Samara Ritchie shared with kindergarten students the children’s book she wrote and illustrated
Indian Hollow First Graders Celebrate Pajama Day with Donation to Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Indian Hollow First Graders Celebrate Pajama Day with Donation to Stony Brook Children's Hospital

The students collected and donated the items to benefit those in need
Indian Hollow Second Grader Plays Duet with Father in Music Class

Indian Hollow Second Grader Plays Duet with Father in Music Class

Ben played the violin and his father played the viola during the class, including music from Mozart
CHS Junior Spearheads Clothing Drive for Appreciative County Officials

CHS Junior Spearheads Clothing Drive for Appreciative County Officials

CHS’ generosity more than tripled Francesco’s initial expectation
Board of Education Honors CHS Seniors for Testimonials on Big Stage

Board of Education Honors CHS Seniors for Testimonials on Big Stage

The quartet impressed educational officials from throughout the state when they spoke at the NYS School Board Association’s Annual Convention
CHS Hosts Hamlet-Fest as IB Literature Students Perform

CHS Hosts Hamlet-Fest as IB Literature Students Perform

The Hamlet-Fest actors were responsible for selecting their scenes as well as their own props and stage directions
IB Italian Students Experience The Bronx's Arthur Ave.

IB Italian Students Experience The Bronx's Arthur Ave.

The students also enjoyed a walking tour of the Belmont neighborhood near Fordham University
BOE Regular Meeting - Dec. 19, 2024

BOE Regular Meeting - Dec. 19, 2024

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, December 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m
Cybercats Face First-Ever In-Person Opponent

Cybercats Face First-Ever In-Person Opponent

The Cybercats traveled to Elwood/John Glenn on Monday afternoon and proved victorious against their hosts in Smash Bros. and Mario Kart