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North Ridge Principal Katherine Rihm Selected Administrator of the Year

The award honors educational leaders in Suffolk and Nassau counties for their diligence, professionalism and dedication

Northwell Recognizes CMS Sixth Grader for Artwork Promoting Mental Health

CMS administrators saluted sixth-grader Angeline M. on Wednesday after her artwork earned recognition in the “Erase the Stigma” contest

Smoothie Operators!

Sawmill students continued to collaborate on healthy concoctions on Monday

Science Director Laura Longo Earns Doctorate

Longo is in her third year with the district

BOE Regular Meeting & Budget Hearing - May 8, 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 and Budget Hearing on Thursday May 8, 2025

Sawmill Students Get the Beat during Day of Drums Event

The students also had the opportunity to learn dance moves, then paired them with the drum beats

Friendships Go From Digital To In-Person At Wood Park

Wood Park second graders welcomed their digital pen pals from Sycamore Avenue Elementary School in Connetquot for an in-person meeting on Friday morning at Wood Park. The connection between the two

CHS World Language Students Celebrate Italian Night with Friendship and Food

The family atmosphere included CHS student Alex M. making fresh gnocchi, classmate Alexa W. serenading attendees with Italian lyrics

Adventure Seekers! Eighth Graders Enjoy Trip to Adventureland

he eighth graders enjoyed rides including Wave Twister, Moon Chaser and Fireball

CMS Welcomes Legal Experts

The middle school celebrated National Law Day with a special event for its mock trial elective classes and club students

Rolling Hills Stages Spring Showcase Tripleheader

The songs all had themes corresponding to the traits that comprise being a Commack Champion, including being open-minded and a risk-taker

North Ridge Students Return with Families for Expo

The activities included the popular Bee-Bots

Burr Fourth Graders Say Thank You during Northport VA Visit

The students laid flowers at monuments to those who served in wars from the American Revolution to the present

Indian Hollow Second Graders Paint to Leave Legacy

The animals being painted Wednesday included a deer, fox, sea lion and squid

Indian Hollow Second Graders Perform in Spring Showcase

The final song also included some students on instruments including xylophones and tambourines

English Honor Society Inducts Newest Members

​​​​​​​In all, 82 new members were inducted into the honor society

CHS Celebrates Commitment Day as Seniors Reveal College Selections

The group also posed for an aerial class photo

Sawmill Has Talent!

The intermediate school hosted a talent show that featured a variety of acts, from dancers to comedians to musicians and singers

Wood Park Second Graders Leaving Legacy with Ceramics Project

The legacy project involves the students using glaze to paint ceramic cupcakes

CMS Thanks Bus Drivers with Breakfast

A sign also greeted the drivers with the message, "Thank you for keeping our students safe!”

Wood Park Kindergarteners Experience 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

in the art room, the kindergarteners painted in the style of the illustrations in the popular children's book

2025-26 Universal Pre-K Lottery Application

The UPK Lottery is now closed. Once students have been given their UPK assignments, parents will be notified via email and given instructions on how to complete the UPK registration process.

Rolling Hills Kindergartener Places Third in Worldwide Book Creator Competition

Six-year-old Angela D. used Book Creator to create a book about going to school

Burr Celebrates Earth Day

Student speakers recited original works and urged their classmates to respect the environment

CHS Engineering Students Send Judobots into Battle

The students used their recently acquired knowledge of hydraulics to build robots that fought on tabletops