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CHS Photography Students Visit Nikon Headquarters

College-level Digital Photography students from Commack High School took an exciting field trip to Nikon Headquarters in Melville on Thursday.

CHS Sophomores Experience Immersive Holocaust Education Through Virtual Reality

Tenth-grade students are participating in a deeply moving educational initiative, embarking on a thought-provoking virtual tour of the Auschwitz concentration camp without ever leaving their classroom

Rolling Hills First Graders Explore Future Careers as Community Helpers

This week, Rolling Hills first graders donned their “work attire” to present their “All About” research books on the community helpers they might want to be when they grow up.

CHS School of Medicine Students Explore Future Pathways with Molloy University

Commack High School students enrolled in the School of Medicine had the opportunity to connect Thursday morning with Giovanni Mayo, an admissions counselor from Molloy University.

The Verdict Is In: CMS Students Impress At Mock Trial Competition

Seventh and eighth graders from CMS traveled to Suffolk Community College on Wednesday morning to compete in a regional Mock Trial Tournament.

Juliet J., Matthew O. named National Merit Scholarship finalists

CHS seniors Juliet J. and Matthew O. have been selected as finalists for the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Commack Physical Education Teacher Ed Boll Receives STAR Award for Career Dedication

Dr. Jordan Cox presented CHS physical education teacher Ed Boll with the Commack STAR Award on Friday morning during the district’s Superintendent's Conference Day.

STATE CHAMPS: Commack Boys Bowling Team Claims First-Ever NYS Title

The Commack Boys Bowling team has officially etched their names into the history books. On Sunday, the team delivered a dominant performance to capture the New York State Large School Bowling Title

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Sawmill Students Host Nostalgic VIP Tour

Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox, CHS assistant principal Eric Biagi, and Board of Education student representative Kyla Gruber received a VIP tour of Sawmill Intermediate School on Monday afternoon.

Jeanette Collette Nominated for 2026 Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher Award

Collette was recognized as a nominee for the prestigious Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher Award, following a heartfelt nomination from her former student and CHS alum, Mehek Sawhney.

CHS ASL Students Compete at East Meadow’s ASL Idol

On Thursday evening, the stage at East Meadow came alive with expressive storytelling and musicality as three talented groups of American Sign Language (ASL) students from CHS competed in ASL Idol

Rolling Hills Kindergartners Visit Commack Public Library

Students received a guided tour of the facility, where the children learned how to navigate the aisles and locate different types of books.

Rolling Hills Kindergartners Welcome Sweetbriar Nature Center

Sweetbriar Nature Center’s furry and feathered friends visited Rolling Hills on Wednesday to meet the kindergarteners.

BOE Regular Meeting - March 12, 2026

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, March 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

School of Liberal Studies Welcomes Dr. Stephen Ostendorff to Discuss the College Application Process

CHS students in the School of Liberal Studies were thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen Ostendorff, VP of Admissions at Molloy University, who shared his invaluable insights on the college journey

Food for Thought: Sawmill Traces the Origins of Produce

Following the recent interactive science lesson with third-grade classes at Burr, students at Sawmill also had the opportunity to participate in this hands-on learning experience with Ryan McGrath.

Commack High School hosts inaugural Work Force Evening

Commack High School hosted its first Work Force Evening on Monday evening, offering students and their families a chance to explore alternative career pathways after graduation.

CMS 8th Grade Italian Student Takes to the Airwaves for International Women’s Day

On Saturday, March 7, CMS eighth-grade Italian student Arianna S. took to the airwaves as a featured guest on Sabato Italiano, the popular Italian-language segment of Radio Hofstra University.

Burr Fifth Graders Prepare To Get Groovy

"Groovy Times: A Play About the Power of Peace, Love and Friendship” will debut Tuesday at Burr

Sprouting Curiosity Through Agricultural Education at Burr

Third-grade classes at Burr engaged in an interactive science lesson with Ryan McGrath Thursday afternoon as part of the district’s agricultural education program.

Indian Hollow Students Get Wacky for Read Across America

From mismatched shoes and backwards shirts to some truly wild hair, Indian Hollow celebrated their very own Wacky Wednesday in honor of Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday,

A Storybook Start to Literacy Month at Sawmill

March is Literacy Month, and third graders at Sawmill had the special honor of reading aloud to Principal Michelle Tancredi Zott.

Read Across America Rolls On To Wood Park!

Commack’s Read Across America events continued Tuesday morning as the CHS Educators Rising Club visited Wood Park.

Commack Hosts Multicultural Festival

The event featured International Games, World Drumming, Ukulele, Candy & Sushi, Origami, Flag Building, Henna, Face Painting, Chinese Lanterns, Jewelry Making, a Selfie Station, and much more.

CHS Track and Field Thrower Honored As All-Sectional Outstanding Athlete

This honor follows Anthony P.'s impressive dual victories, having secured the County Championships in both the Shot Put and Weight Throw events.