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Kindergarten students in Krista Meyers and Brianna Leoutsakos’ classes at Wood Park Primary School joined together Friday morning for a special lesson centered on inclusion and communication.

Giving Every Voice a Turn: Wood Park Kindergartners Explore AAC Devices Through Storytelling

Kindergarten students in Krista Meyers and Brianna Leoutsakos’ classes at Wood Park Primary School joined together Friday morning for a special lesson centered on inclusion and communication.
Burr students and staff came together on Wednesday afternoon for a Unity Walk to celebrate Unity Day, a national initiative dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and bullying prevention.

Burr Community Comes Together for Unity Day

Burr students and staff came together on Wednesday afternoon for a Unity Walk to celebrate Unity Day, an initiative dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and bullying prevention
Dr. Jordan Cox and other district and CHS administration welcomed the Founder of Anatomage Dr. Jack Choi and his team to tour the hands-on real world spaces at Commack High School.

Anatomage Founder Visits Commack High School Ahead of Transformative Medical Lab Opening

Dr. Jordan Cox and other district and CHS administration welcomed the Founder of Anatomage Dr. Jack Choi and his team to tour the hands-on real world spaces at Commack High School.
Wood Park Primary School Library Media Specialist Kristin Corso received a nomination for the Long Island School Hero Award during a ceremony hosted by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying on Monday evening.

Kristin Corso Recognized Among Long Island Educators for Anti-Bullying Leadership

Wood Park Primary School Library Media Specialist Kristin Corso received a nomination for the Long Island School Hero Award during a ceremony hosted by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying
Commack High School Italian Students Practice Traditional Seed Cultivation

Commack High School Italian Students Practice Traditional Seed Cultivation

Ms. Zitarosa’s Language & Culture 1 students at Commack High School brought their studies of Italian geography and traditions to life!
Commack Middle School hosted their PBIS kick-off event Friday morning with the students participating in various team-building activities.

Commack Middle School Hosts PBIS Kick-Off Event to Promote Core Values

Commack Middle School hosted their PBIS kick-off event Friday morning with the students participating in various team-building activities.
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Sue Hermer Appointed As Board Of Education Trustee

At last week’s Board of Education meeting, Sue Hermer was appointed and sworn in as trustee to fill the vacant board seat. She steps into the role following the resignation of Dana Schultz.
Tunnel To Towers Truck Heads To Commack High School

Commack High School Welcomes Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit

Commack welcomed the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit on Thursday afternoon at Commack High School as part of the district’s 25th Year of Remembrance.
Commack teacher, coach and alumni Matt Weinstein spoke with sports management classes at Commack Middle School this week about broadcasting and share his professional experiences.

Commack Alum Matt Weinstein Speaks to CMS Sports Management Students

Commack teacher, coach and alumni Matt Weinstein spoke with sports management classes at Commack Middle School this week about broadcasting and share his professional experiences.
Indian Hollow students dressed in their best costumes for their fall festival Friday evening!

Indian Hollow Students Celebrate Annual Fall Festival in Creative Costumes

Indian Hollow students dressed in their best costumes for their fall festival Friday evening!
Local artist Tony Valderrama visited art classes at Sawmill on Friday to give students the opportunity to celebrate and create their own indigenous art. Students enjoyed making pinch pots and listening to Tony’s incredible stories!

Local Artist Tony Valderrama Shares Indigenous Art and Storytelling at Sawmill

Local artist Tony Valderrama visited art classes at Sawmill on Friday to give students the opportunity to celebrate and create their own indigenous art. Students enjoyed making pinch pots
Wood Park students were visited by the Commack Fire Department on Tuesday. The students learned important skills such as how to safely evacuate during a fire, call 911 in an emergency, and creating a meeting place with their family in the event of a fire.

Wood Park Students Learn Evacuation Protocols and 911 Safety from Local Firefighters

Wood Park students were visited by the Commack Fire Department on Tuesday. The students learned important skills
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Ms. DeMartis’ Spanish Level 2 class brought their cultural studies to life through dance.

Dancing Through Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Ms. DeMartis’ Spanish Level 2 class brought their cultural studies to life through dance.
Commack High School Research Coordinator Jeanette Collette was selected as one of only 100 high school educators nationwide to attend the Society for Science Research Teachers Conference in Washington, D.C.

Jeanette Collette Selected as One of 100 Educators Nationwide for Society for Science Conference

Commack High School Research Coordinator Jeanette Collette was selected as one of only 100 HS educators nationwide to attend the Society for Science Research Teachers Conference in Washington DC
Students at North Ridge were visited by author Leana Visalli on Monday morning, as she shared her book, The Weather Inside Me.

Weathering Big Feelings: Author Leana Visalli Visits North Ridge

Students at North Ridge were visited by author Leana Visalli on Monday morning, as she shared her book, The Weather Inside Me.
The Fashion Sewing & Crafts Club at Commack Middle School created their first craft of the school year. The members decorated coffee sleeves with positive message that will be used at the Deer Hills deli on Deer Park Ave.

Fashion Sewing & Crafts Club Decorate Coffee Sleeves

The Fashion Sewing & Crafts Club at Commack Middle School created their first craft of the school year.
Dr. Cox reads to class

Dr. Cox Visits Mrs. Butler’s Class At Burr for Interactive Read Aloud on Being “Balanced”

Dr. Cox visited Mrs. Butler’s third grade class Thursday morning at Burr for a special read aloud of Jory John’s “The Couch Potato.”
Students and staff at Sawmill dressed from head to toe in signature Dolly Parton style on Friday to celebrate the beloved singer. The event aligned with the date September 25 as a playful tribute to her iconic song, “9 to 5.”

Sawmill Students Celebrate 9 To 5 Day

Students and staff at Sawmill dressed from head to toe in signature Dolly Parton style on Friday to celebrate the beloved singer. The event aligned with the date September 25
Students work with Stephanie Liptzen

Sawmill Students Put Their Detective Hats On

Sawmill students in Ms. Ballantyne and Mrs. Turner’s class turned into math investigators to solve a place value mystery!
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BOE Regular Board Meeting - October 8, 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 External Audit Report Meeting on Thursday, October at 5:15
Students pose with district administration

CHS Students Recognized For National Merit Scholarship Program

Eighteen students at Commack High School earned recognition for their academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
Dr. Cox recently stopped by Commack High School’s Bloomberg lab, where students walked him through their strategies for picking investments and building strong portfolios.

CHS Students Shape Their Financial Futures

Dr. Cox recently stopped by Commack High School’s Bloomberg lab, where students walked him through their strategies for picking investments and building strong portfolios
Students from the Commack Middle School Sports Management Program had the incredible opportunity to meet legendary actor, athlete, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren at a special VIP event co-hosted by Northport Books.

CMS Students Meet Dolph Lundgren

Students from the Commack Middle School Sports Management Program had the incredible opportunity to meet legendary actor, athlete, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren at a special VIP event
North Ridge students enjoyed celebrating Constitution Day on Friday in their red, white and blue!

North Ridge Celebrates Constitution Day

North Ridge students enjoyed celebrating Constitution Day on Friday in their red, white and blue!
Students dressed up in red white and blue

Sawmill Students Celebrate Constitution Day

Students dressed up in red white and blue.