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SEPTA Sunset & Sounds on the Bay Gala on May 3

An incredible evening of fun, food, friendship and music awaits the crowd attending the Huntington UFSD’s Special Education PTA’s annual Sunset & Sounds event on Saturday, May 3 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

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Spring Sports Season

Huntington Girls’ Lax Topples Commack and Keeps Winning

The Huntington girls’ lacrosse team keeps winning. The Blue Devils toppled previously undefeated Commack on its home field on Wednesday afternoon, 9-7 to improve to 7-0 in league play and 8-1 overall.

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Budget News

Two Capital Reserve Propositions on May 20 Ballot

When Huntington UFSD residents go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 they will vote on the 2025/26 budget proposition and a pair of capital reserve fund propositions, neither of which will impact the tax rate.

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Finley Sports Season

Finley Softball Comes Out Swinging to Start Season

The Finley softball team enjoyed a magnificent opening day win, shutting out Brentwood West, 12-0. The young Blue Devils played well offensively, defensively and every other way.

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    District Art Show on May 20-21 at Huntington High School

    April 24 2025

    The Huntington School District’s annual art show will be open to the community on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21 in the Huntington High School gym.

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    Huntington UFSD Budget Features Tax Levy Below State Limit

    April 24 2025

    Huntington School Board members have unanimously adopted a budget to fund district operations in 2025/26. Residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 at Huntington High School from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to vote on the proposed spending plan along with a pair of capital reserve fund related propositions and to elect two trustees.

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    Brenden Cusack Thrives in New District Office Post

    April 24 2025

    Brenden Cusack’s transition to assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Huntington UFSD is complete as the seasoned administrator is thriving after moving to the central office from his previous post as high school principal.

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    H-ton Alum Paul McDermott Elected to Suffolk Hall of Fame

    April 24 2025

    Huntington High School 1980 alum and former Blue Devil boys’ lacrosse head coach Paul McDermott will be inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony on May 29 at Flowerfield in St. James from 6-9 p.m. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are officially available here!

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    K-Factor Talent Show Set For Friday, May 2

    April 23 2025

    The Key Club’s K-Factor Talent Show is set to rock the Huntington High School auditorium again this spring on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10.

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    Three Weeks Remain for Amanda Cullinan Scholarship Applications

    April 23 2025

    If they haven’t done so already, Huntington High School seniors who have participated in the Blue Devil athletic program have three weeks to apply for the Amanda (Hertig) Cullinan Student-Athlete Resiliency Award.

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    Huntington UFSD Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day

    April 23 2025

    Wednesday is Administrative Professionals Day all across America, including in Huntington UFSD where it honors the district’s clerical workers who do so much to keep the eight school buildings functioning smoothly.

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    Blue Devils Win on Morgan’s Message Day

    April 23 2025

    The Huntington girls’ lacrosse team held a Morgan’s Message themed day on Monday afternoon, with shirts and pre-game messages stressing the importance of being aware of mental health related issues and reaching out for support before situations become serious.

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    Liva Camarata Chooses Hartford’s Hartt School of Music

    April 22 2025

    Liva Camarata has electrified crowds in a variety of settings over the past four years. Now the Huntington High School senior is set to take her talents to the University of Hartford and the Hartt School of Music where she plans to further refine her considerable talents and begin pursuing her professional hopes and dreams.

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    Washington Students Use AI to Learn About Helen Keller

    April 22 2025

    After reading about Helen Keller in their “Into Reading” program, Washington Primary School students in teachers’ Melissa Studdert and Ashley Wright’s second-grade classes used the power of artificial intelligence to communicate with Ms. Keller.

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    Two Candidates on Huntington School Board Ballot

    April 22 2025

    Two candidates will be on the Huntington School Board ballot when residents go to the polls next month. First time candidates Jenna Prada and Jon Weston submitted petitions to District Clerk Blake Dunn by the Monday afternoon deadline.

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    New Girls’ Volleyball Coach Coming to Huntington

    April 22 2025

    Huntington UFSD athletic officials are working to replace longtime varsity girls’ volleyball head coach Todd Donaghy, who has decided to retire from his position. Donaghy is a district resident and a Huntington High School alum.

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    Spanish Honor Society Soccer Tournament Delivers Action

    April 21 2025

    Huntington High School’s Spanish Honor Society chapter delivered an exceptionally competitive and energetic soccer tournament in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium. The competition played out over many hours during a recent afternoon.

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    Huntington Celebrates Assistant Principals Week

    April 21 2025

    Huntington UFSD celebrated its three assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week. The district recognized the good work and efforts of Kenneth Parham, Gamal Smith and Patricia Avelli.

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    H-ton Virtual Enterprise Teams Vie at Youth Business Summit

    April 21 2025

    Huntington High School’s four Virtual Enterprise firms ventured to the Jacob Javits Convention Center on 11th Avenue in Manhattan for the two day VE Youth Business Summit, where they vied alongside 4,600 students spanning 40 states and 13 countries in multiple business related competitions and participated in a massive trade show.

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    Blue Devil Band Announces Show & Student Leaders

    April 21 2025

    The Huntington Blue Devil marching band is already prepping for the 2025 competitive season, selecting its field show and naming its student leaders.

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    Huntington Filmmakers Vie in Locust Valley Festival

    April 11 2025

    Huntington High School filmmakers recently vied in the 19th annual Locust Valley Film Festival. The Blue Devils have participated in the event for many years.

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    Unified PE Classes Celebrate Choose to Include Day

    April 11 2025

    It was Choose to Include Day at Huntington High School as students participating in the Unified Physical Education program came together to celebrate inclusion, friendship and fun through a series of engaging activities.

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    Huntington Girls’ Golf Wins Three Straight

    April 11 2025

    The Huntington Blue Devil girls golf team is off to a blazing start this spring, stringing together three straight victories and proving they’re a serious contender on the course.

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    Blue Devil Wrestlers Celebrate at Team Dinner

    April 11 2025

    The first season under new head coach Andrew Marlow wrapped up for the Huntington High School wrestling team with a party for 80 parents and wrestlers at the American Legion in Halesite. A variety of awards were presented.

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    SCOPE Summer Enrichment Program Returns with Twists

    April 10 2025

    The SCOPE enrichment program returns this summer with some new twists!!! This year's program offers four one-week sessions for only $199 per week for students entering grades K-8.

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    Southdown Gym Becomes Disco Bowling Alley

    April 10 2025

    Southdown Primary School physical education teachers John Romano and Natalee Schaeffer turned back the clock in the gymnasium to the 1970’s this week and introduced disco bowling to students.

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    Washington Students Explore the Solar System

    April 10 2025

    Washington Primary School kindergarteners and first graders recently embarked on an exciting field trip to learn about the wonders of the solar system! The trip was the perfect way to wrap up their studies on the planets, the moon, the sun and the amazing vastness of space.

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    Henry Gerberg Goes 4-for-4 to Pace Blue Devil Batters

    April 10 2025

    Henry Gerberg belted out four hits to lead a strong offensive display and Joey Perotti hurled two innings in relief to lift the Blue Devil varsity baseball team to a comeback victory over North Babylon this week, 10-8.

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    Anthony Retamal Captures Full Scholarship to Cornell University

    April 9 2025

    Anthony Retamal is headed to the Ivy League to study chemistry. The Huntington High School senior has captured a full, all-expenses paid scholarship to attend Cornell University. He has compiled an exceptional academic record and all of his hard work and sacrifices are paying off handsomely.

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    Student Experience a Strategic Plan Priority Area

    April 9 2025

    Huntington UFSD’s new strategic plan features four priority areas, including Academic Excellence, The Student Experience, Operations and Family and Community Engagement. These priorities were developed based upon community feedback and initial planning by the Huntington Board of Education and the district’s leadership team.

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    Trustees Continue Budget Review at Monday Night Meeting

    April 9 2025

    The budget season is racing to its conclusion in Huntington UFSD as school officials and trustees continue to review spending and revenue levels as they await final state aid figures.

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    Senior Blue Devil Athlete Survey Underway

    April 9 2025

    Blue Devil senior athletes can make their voices heard about their experiences over the past four years by participating in a survey that is now getting underway.

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    Senior Vincenza Garofalo Chooses Nova Southeastern

    April 8 2025

    Vincenza Garofalo is a decisive young woman. The Huntington High School senior isn’t prone to making emotional or rash decisions. Instead, she probes, researches, questions and reflects. When she applied all of that to choosing a college, one name kept coming up: Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

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    Huntington Boys’ Track & Field is a Work in Progress

    April 8 2025

    Ronald Wilson is a competitor. So the Huntington High School boys’ spring track and field head coach has his sights on developing champions at as many events as possible.

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    Mr. Huntington: A Leader in Education and Community Engagement

    April 8 2025

    Huntington UFSD’s central office executive team includes Superintendent Beth McCoy, Deputy Superintendent Christopher J. Hender, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services Dr. Rubie Harris and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Brenden Cusack. Many others work in the district office and perform vital functions, but the four aforementioned administrators form what’s known as the “cabinet.”

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    Finley Girls’ Basketball Teams Feature Future Stars

    April 8 2025

    There are players on the Finley Middle School girls’ basketball “blue” and “white” teams that just might play a role in leading a future Huntington High School varsity squad to a championship. At least that’s the hope of Blue Devil varsity head coach Perry Marinelli.

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    H-ton Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Local Scholarships Now

    April 7 2025

    Members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2025 are encouraged to continue applying for available scholarships. Many of these scholarships are detailed below with hotlinks to applications.

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    Chelsea Drummings Vies in LI Water Quality Challenge

    April 7 2025

    Chelsea Drummings is one of the shining stars of Huntington High School’s science research program. The sophomore recently vied in the Long Island Water Quality Challenge, which whetted her appetite to continue with her research and seek out additional competitions.

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    New Capital Reserve Fund Questions & Answers

    April 7 2025

    Huntington School District voters will be being asked to authorize creation of a new Building Improvement Fund when they go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 at Huntington High School from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new fund would replace a similar one that is set to expire soon.

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    District String Fiesta Brings Back 90’s Music

    April 7 2025

    This year’s Huntington UFSD String Fiesta at Huntington High School drew more than 230 students spread across grades 4-12. It was among the largest such events ever and it was a time for those participating in it to grow in their talents and to have fun, too.

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    Dylan Proctor to Study Aviation Science at Western Michigan

    April 4 2025

    Dylan Proctor is a happy Huntington High School senior. He has already identified his passion and he’s working hard to master it. The teenager has found the perfect college to pursue his hopes and dreams.

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    Jupiter Brown Set to Compete at LI Science Congress

    April 4 2025

    Jupiter Brown is among a select group of students who will compete in the Senior Long Island Science Congress this month at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. The Huntington High School senior has been working closely with teacher Lori Kenny in the science research program.

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    Senior Toni Reyes-Sorto Captures Ira Schwartz Scholarship

    April 4 2025

    Scholarship season has begun at Huntington High School. Senior Toni Reyes-Sorto was one of a small, select group of students to win the Ira Schwartz Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from LEAD LI.

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    Blue Devil Coaches Announce Spring Captains

    April 4 2025

    Captains have been selected varsity spring season athletic teams at Huntington High School. Blue Devil head coaches announced their captains prior to their first games over the past 10 days.

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    Finley Community Club Spreads Joy

    April 3 2025

    Finley Middle School Community Club members spent a heartwarming day at Carillon Nursing Home this past weekend, playing bingo and connecting with the residents. Through laughter, conversation, and friendly competition, students brightened the day for the elderly community while building meaningful intergenerational connections.

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    Southdown School Honors its March Stars

    April 3 2025

    Southdown Primary School takes learning seriously, but teachers and support staff like to keep things fun, too. That said, there’s always a need to give classroom activities the attention they deserve and fortunately that’s the practice at the Browns Road school.

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    Register Today for SCOPE Music, Art & STEM Enrichment Program

    April 3 2025

    The SCOPE Huntington UFSD Music, Art & STEM Enrichment Program is taking on a new look this summer! This year’s program will offer four one-week sessions running from Monday, June 30 through Friday, July 25 at Huntington High School. Each weekly session will run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm for $199.*

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    Woodhull’s Family Engagement Night is Amazing

    April 3 2025

    Parent and student reactions to last week’s Woodhull Intermediate School Family Engagement Night cannot be overstated. “Incredible,” “amazing,” “fun,” and “exciting” were just some of those reactions. No one wanted it to end.

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    Our Mission

    Recognizing the strengths of our district’s traditions, its history of community support, the diversity of our population and our commitment to educational excellence, the mission of the Huntington Union Free School District is to educate students by effectively teaching an enriched body of knowledge through the active participation of all students, building upon their unique talents and abilities to produce creative, self-assured, responsible citizens who are capable of critical thought and action.

    Huntington Public Schools A Tradition of Excellence since 1657