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CHS Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Status

CHS seniors Juliet J. and Matthew O. have been recognized in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program

CHS Marks World Mental Health Day with Chalk-Written Messages

The messages aim to help reduce any stigma and spread awareness

IB Theatre and Dance Students Attend Adelphi Workshops

The event was entitled, "A Day with the Arts: Dance, Music and Theatre"

Board Salutes Retiring Associate Superintendent Laura Newman

Newman oversees the business operations of the district and has ensured fiscal responsibility

CHS Students Attend First Mini-College Fair of 2025-26

The College and Transition Services Fair for families will take place on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the high school

Homecoming Victory!

On Homecoming Saturday, the varsity football team defeated Copiague, 36-29, on a fourth-down TD reception in the final minute

BOE Regular Meeting: Oct. 9, 2025 (at CHS)

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, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Former Isles Executive Visits CMS Sports Management Classes

Lancey's presence helped bridge the gap between class topics and practical application

Wood Park First Graders Get Safety Tips from Commack Firefighters

The first graders practiced crawling out of a building

Burr Third Graders Act in Folk Tales

​​​​​​​The folk tales, which included contributions from Japan and Ghana, had positive themes such as not being greedy

Commack Schools Celebrates Commack Day with Community

Dr. Cox accepted a check for $2,500 from the Eric Spinato Foundation for annual scholarships awarded to CHS seniors

North Ridge Second Graders Plant Oregano, Assorted Lettuce in Tower Garden

The students learned from Plant Up founder Lety Algeri about the different needs of plants

Children's Author Visits North Ridge

Renee Murphy joined students on Monday to share her story, "Your Heart’s Voice"

Book Fair Arrives at North Ridge

Families are invited with their students on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.

Burr Fifth Graders Plant Beets and Cauliflower at Farm

They also took a tour of the farm, including stopping by the apiary, where the bees are still buzzing

Wood Park Second Graders Plant Seeds, Prepare to Witness Growth in Their Classroom

helly Atlas and Cara DeVita’s students planted bibb lettuce, romaine, arugula, gourmet lettuce and basil

CMS Emphasizes Respect and Responsibility with Game Show, Team-Building Exercises

CMS kicked off PBIS in style on Friday

Nine CHS Fall Student-Athletes Land on Newsday Top 50/100 Lists

CHS Athletics also was recently honored for the academic performance of its student-athletes

Burr Fourth Graders Climb Fire Island Lighthouse!

The students learned so many facts about the 166-year-old lighthouse, which measures 168 feet tall

Administrators Meet Candidates at District Job Fair

Thank you to our incredible administrative team for their support and to our applicants for their interest in joining the Commack team

Wood Park Second Graders Perform Experiment that Pops

Lunch and Learn is a hands-on STEAM program launching at all the district's primary schools

Plot Twists: CHS Civil Engineering Students Learn to Survey Land

The Project Lead The Way-inspired assignment has practical real-world implications

Buon Appetito! CHS Italian Students Learn Art of Making Pesto

The students gathered in the art gallery to be taught by Stony Brook Italian professor Giuseppe Gazzola

Homecoming Court Announced at CHS Pep Rally

The royalty will participate in the homecoming parade at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11

CHS Named School of Excellence for Student-Athlete Classroom Success

Scholar-Athlete teams have at least three-quarters of their student-athletes with a minimum 90 GPA