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CHS Juniors Selected for Boys' State

The program immerses 2026 high school graduates in citizenship and leadership training at SUNY Morrisville

CHS Students Visit CMS to Share Array of Course Options with Eighth Graders

The science students even brought a drone they had programmed

IB Dance Students Welcome Adelphi Professor as Guest Artist

Amanda Fiorentine worked with students on technique and choreography for a performance piece

Wood Park Honors Students Caught Being Good

As an added bonus, in a lottery, the principal then awarded get-out-of-homework-free passes

Chick-fil-A Owner Delivers Business Lesson and Sandwiches to CHS Entrepreneurship Students

So many companies graciously responded to the students, including Titleist, BMW Huntington and Locals Only LI

Girls Fencing Captures Fourth Straight League Title

The Cougars went an unblemished 8-0 in the league this season

Commack Author Lisa Muchnik Reads to Students at Rolling Hills

Muchnik, who lives in Commack and her children attend North Ridge and Burr, also signed copies of the book for students

CHS Student Author Visits North Ridge

CMS student Demma O. spent her summer break writing and illustrating her book “Dreamer.” Friday afternoon, she had the opportunity to share her publication with second graders in her younger

Burr Third Graders Learn about Countries spanning Globe

The dioramas and a video of the students singing will be on display at the district’s Multicultural Festival

Rolling Hills Hosts Literacy Night as Students Return in Evening Attire

Principal Jessica Santarpia, teachers and other staff read from the children's book, 'Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed'

Masque and Wig's 'Pippin' Coming to CHS Auditorium Feb. 7-8

Tickets for Pippin are available for $15 for the public and $12 for students

Sawmill Students Enjoy Pair of Treats

Third graders spent the morning bowling at Bowlero

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

Multi-Sport Varsity Coach Dave Moran Speaks with CMS Sports Management Students

Moran took questions, including how to motivate student-athletes, managing playing-time expectations, and how he selects captains

Burr Student Participates in Day of Horn 20

Sam is pictured with guest artist Michael Stevens and music teacher Andrew Scheiner

CHS Senior Headed to D.C. as Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist!

It marked the first time in a decade that CHS has produced a finalist in the prestigious competition

Hunter College Professor, Author Speaks with CHS IB History Students

Benjamin Hett, an author and historian, spoke in detail about the demise of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany

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

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

Students each received a family-size portion of lettuce as a result of the bountiful harvest

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

Fifth graders and their families will make their selections for one week beginning this Wednesday from among French, Italian and Spanish

CHS Hosts College Night for Juniors, Families

The college officers present represented Ithaca, Stony Brook, St. Joseph's in Patchogue, South Carolina and Syracuse

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

Encore and Tri-M Host Game Night Social

The event included live music, an open mic with karaoke, Kan Jam, photo booth and pizza