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Four Huntington Artists for Heckscher Museum Exhibit

Four Huntington High School artists have been chosen to exhibit their work at this year’s Long Island’s Best Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum. Estiven Segovia, Erik Satanovsky, Ethan Mortensen and Anya Goleski will have artwork on display from April 6-May 25.

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Virtual Enterprise News

Huntington VE Students Shine at Trade Show

Huntington High School’s four Virtual Enterprise firms shined at the Lynbrook trade show. More than five dozen firms from 38 high schools in Suffolk, Nassau and New York City turned out for the event. It was their last big sales push prior to the National Youth Business Summit at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on April 8.

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Guidance News

Huntington High School Hosts Successful College Fair

Huntington High School welcomed representatives from 53 colleges and universities for a highly successful College Fair. Students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of post-secondary options, speak directly with admissions representatives and gather valuable information about academic programs, financial aid, and campus life.

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Washington Primary News

Washington School Leaves No Student Behind

Washington Primary School faculty and staff members are working hard to serve the needs of every student, including the building’s English language learners and help them master all things English as soon as possible.

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Mean Girls Leaves Cast, Musicians and Stage Crew Exuberant

April 1 2025

Huntington UFSD has a new strategic plan. Superintendent Beth McCoy presented an overview of a “Blueprint for Excellence,” as the plan is called, during a public meeting of the Huntington School Board earlier this week.

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Huntington Arts Night on Wednesday, April 2

April 1 2025

Huntington UFSD Arts Night at Huntington High School is set for Wednesday, April 2 from 6-8 p.m. The third annual event looks to be a sensational evening featuring a faculty arts show, crafts and musical performances.

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Huntington Trio Honored at SCOPE’s Annual Awards Dinner

April 1 2025

Three Huntington UFSD faculty and staff members were honored at SCOPE’s 24th annual school district awards dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

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Blue Devils Win Lacrosse Season Openers at Farmingdale

April 1 2025

The Huntington girls’ and boys’ varsity lacrosse teams both won their season openers at Farmingdale on consecutive days. The Blue Devil girls’ claimed a 14-10 victory on Friday with the boys’ winning on Saturday, 17-6.

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Superintendent Presents Overview of New Strategic Plan

March 28 2025

Huntington UFSD has a new strategic plan. Superintendent Beth McCoy presented an overview of a “Blueprint for Excellence,” as the plan is called, during a public meeting of the Huntington School Board earlier this week.

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Capital Reserve Proposition Includes Projects in Seven Buildings

March 28 2025

About 15 workers toiled for most of Saturday, cleaning the bleachers, wall padding, floor and basketball backboards and installing black base molding and silver door saddles. The final base moldings will be put in place on Monday night.

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Summer Driver Ed Program Dates Announced

March 28 2025

Registration for the Huntington School District’s summer driver education program is on the horizon. A series of important dates and related information has been announced. The program is open to any student who has reached the age of 16 by June 30 and holds a valid learner’s permit.

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Unlocking College Opportunities – Seniors Complete FAFSA Now

March 28 2025

For many students, financial aid is the key to making college a reality. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first and most important step in securing financial assistance for higher education. Completing the FAFSA opens doors to grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and low-interest federal student loans—resources that can make a significant difference in covering the cost of college.

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Huntington Drama Club Presents Mean Girls on Friday & Saturday

March 27 2025

The Huntington High School auditorium will spring to life this weekend at the drama club presents the hilarious musical, “Mean Girls High School Edition.” The curtain will rise on Friday at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

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H-ton Freshman Hennie England Wins LI History Award

March 27 2025

Huntington freshman Hennie England claimed the Mike D’Innocenzo Outstanding Entry on Long Island History Award at last weekend’s National History Day regional finals at Hofstra University.

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Princeton Review Virtual Presentation on PSAT 10 Scores

March 27 2025

Huntington High School will host a virtual presentation by Princeton Review titled “PSAT 10 Scores: Now What?” on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. This session will guide students and their families through understanding PSAT 10 scores and how to use them to plan for future standardized testing and college admissions.

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New Building Improvement Fund on May 20 Ballot

March 27 2025

Residents of the Huntington School District are being asked to authorize creation of a new Building Improvement Fund when they go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20. The new fund would replace a similar one that is set to expire soon.

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Finley Musical a Smash Hit

March 26 2025

It’s all about the kids as far as Huntington alum and Washington and Flower Hill art teacher Nicholas J. Matarazzo is concerned. So when five of his students won honors at this year’s Suffolk County Art Leaders Assn. show in Babylon he was there right alongside each of the youngsters.Read More
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Art Teacher Nick Matarazzo Celebrates Student Honors

March 26 2025

It’s all about the kids as far as Huntington alum and Washington and Flower Hill art teacher Nicholas J. Matarazzo is concerned. So when five of his students won honors at this year’s Suffolk County Art Leaders Assn. show in Babylon he was there right alongside each of the youngsters.

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Emma Boyle’s Colored Pencil Drawing Selected for Exhibit

March 26 2025

There’s no stopping Emma Boyle, who is in the midst of an incredible run through Huntington High School. The junior is achieving new heights in the classroom and as an artist and athlete.

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Blue Devils Learn Schedule for Huntington 102 Football

March 26 2025

Huntington 102 is underway. The 102nd season of the Blue Devil football program learned its 2025 fall schedule during a Section XI seeding meeting at Patchogue-Medford High School on Monday night.

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Senior Taylor Nappi Wins Photography Contest Award

March 25 2025

Taylor Nappi is one of Huntington High School’s most talented young photographers. The senior was recently one of seven award recipients across Long Island in the Fifth Annual Roberta Stent Memorial Photography Award contest.

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Finley Math Teams Enjoy Spectacular Performance

March 25 2025

Math teachers Abigail Simon and Denise Grodzicki recently accompanied J. Taylor Finley Middle School’s Math Counts and Mathletes teams to the first ever Masters Invitational at Udall Road Middle School in West Islip where about 120 math whizzes spread across 20 teams from Long Island middle schools vied in a challenging completion.

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Huntington’s Lauren Desiderio Named Teacher of the Year

March 25 2025

Lauren Desiderio was named Teacher of the Year at Long Island History Day at Hofstra University on Sunday. The veteran Huntington High School faculty member was presented with the Robbie Harte Teacher Recognition Award, “in recognition of your commitment and dedication as a teacher and in grateful appreciation for your longtime service to the Long Island History Day program.”

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Blue Devil Basketball Begins Off-Season Workouts

March 25 2025

Huntington High School boys’ basketball players have begun their off-season workouts, participating in intramurals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. The coaching staff is being reshuffled with Peter Lipka returning as varsity head coach and Patrick Reilly coming in as the varsity assistant and Joe Crocco taking over the junior varsity squad.

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Frost Valley Trip Memorable for Sixth Graders

March 24 2025

Huntington UFSD sixth graders returned from a trip to the Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education Center happy and healthy. The trip spanned parts of four days and included 123 youngsters, 14 chaperones and a pair of teacher aides.

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Spectacular Run for Huntington’s Mock Trial Seniors

March 24 2025

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School spring sports season will begin on Monday, March 24. Students can choose from among the following sports: Softball, baseball, girls’ track and field, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ track and field, boys’ lacrosse and boys’ tennis and a combined girls’ gymnastics team with Oldfields, which will practice at Harborfields High School.

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Finley Wins at Suffolk Mock Trial Tournament

March 24 2025

The mock trial club at J. Taylor Finley Middle School has been gathering steam throughout the current school year. Students recently had an opportunity to showcase their skills at Western Suffolk BOCES’ 41st annual mock trial tournament at Suffolk Community College in Selden.

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Huntington Hosts Celebration of French Language & Culture

March 24 2025

Huntington High School recently welcomed Canadian hip-hop artist David Dufour, known as D-Track, from Gatineau, Quebec. He performed for over 400 French students from various schools, including Babylon, Baldwin, Northport-East Northport, East Williston, Holy Child Academy, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Walt Whitman and J. Taylor Finley Middle School. The performance helped celebrate International Francophonie Day.

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Finley Spring Season Sports Begin on Monday

March 21 2025

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School spring sports season will begin on Monday, March 24.

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AP Biology Students Gain Hands-On Experience

March 21 2025

Huntington High School was a happening place on Thursday; the first day of spring. Advanced Placement Biology students were able to get a hands-on experience with evolution by growing Wisconsin Fast Plants and tracking genetic changes over generations.

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Junior Jordana Boxer Pursues Unique Scientific Research

March 21 2025

A spectacular run by the Huntington High School mock trial team ended by the narrowest of margins in the Elite Eight round of the Suffolk mock trial tournament against second seeded Northport. The Blue Devils fell 63-62 in an abrupt ending to the careers of six exceptional seniors who helped carry the team to dizzying heights in recent years.

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Announcement of Homecoming Day Date Coming Soon

March 21 2025

An announcement concerning the date of Huntington UFSD’s Homecoming Day festivities is coming soon. Officials have been waiting for Section XI to issue varsity football schedules listing 2025’s four home games. Those schedules will be released next week.

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Huntington UFSD – Always a Leader

March 20 2025

While it’s easy to look at Huntington UFSD as tradition laden since the district traces its roots to the hiring of the first public school teacher in February 1657, but truth be told the 4,000 student strong system has constantly reinvented itself to remain among the very finest on Long Island and in the state.

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Washington Dual Language Students Collaborate to Read

March 20 2025

Principal Michelle Richards and her teachers and staff will do just about anything to get Washington Primary School students interested in reading. They have all been tireless promoters of reading on every grade level.

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Huntington Artists Tapped for High Arts Showcase XXI

March 20 2025

Seven Huntington High School art students will have their work on exhibit soon at the Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery in Huntington. High Arts Showcase XXI will run from March 25 to April 19, 2025. An opening reception is set for March 28 from 4-7 p.m.

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Huntington’s Meg McConnell is Suffolk’s Coach of the Year

March 20 2025

Huntington High School boys’ swimming and diving coach Meg McConnell has been honored as Suffolk’s Coach of the Year. The Blue Devil alum and longtime boys’ and girls’ coach was presented with the award at this week’s county awards dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

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Wynne Franciscovich Pins Her Way to All-County Honors

March 19 2025

Wynne Franciscovich battled her way to 17 varsity wins and fourth place in Suffolk as the Huntington High School junior enjoyed a banner year with the Blue Devil girls’ wrestling contingent on the “super team” consisting of athletes from John H. Glenn, Walt Whitman, Harborfields, Commack, Northport and Huntington.

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Jefferson Jaguar Leadership Team on the Move

March 19 2025

Jefferson Primary School third grade leadership team members recently partnered with student leaders at Huntington High School along with the Interact Club for a meaningful and engaging activity.

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Alum Tess Stanley to Study for PhD at Cambridge

March 19 2025

Huntington High School Class of 2021 alum Tess Stanley will graduate in May from Lafayette College with 4.0 grade point average in neuroscience and dual degrees; BS in neuroscience and a BA in philosophy. She will begin studying for a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

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Huntington Boys’ Indoor Track Upholds Tradition

March 19 2025

The Huntington High School boys’ indoor track and field team uphold the Blue Devils’ tradition for excellence this past winter. Huntington’s 4x400m relay won the Suffolk title and a string of other performances were notable.

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Finley Musical on Stage on Friday & Saturday

March 18 2025

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School drama club will present “Once Upon A Mattress Jr.” on Friday and Saturday, March 21-22 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The cast and stage crew have been preparing and rehearsing for the production for weeks with final rehearsals set for this week before the curtain rises on Friday evening.

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Huntington’s Female Administrators Help Empower the Future

March 18 2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Huntington High School’s Women’s Empowerment Club invited women leaders found at various levels of district and building administration to share their stories with students.

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Huntington Bowling Program Makes Plans

March 18 2025

Huntington High School’s bowling team has struggled since it was reinstated four years ago, but first year head coach Dianna Cazzalino has plans to turnaround the Blue Devils’ fortunes.

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Blue Devil Boys’ Basketball Jonny D’s Fundraiser Today

March 18 2025

The revamped Huntington High School boys’ basketball team is holding a fundraiser today, Tuesday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Jonny D’s Pizza at 946 New York Avenue. If you mention Huntington boys’ basketball or show the fundraising flyer, 25 percent of each order will be donated to the Blue Devils hoops program.

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Blue Devils Nip East Hampton to Advance to Elite Eight

March 17 2025

The Huntington High School mock trial team nipped East Hampton in the closest matchup of the season to advance to the Suffolk courtroom tournament’s Elite Eight Round.

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Two Weeks of Reading Adventures at Flower Hill

March 17 2025

Flower Hill Primary School’s Pick A Reading Partner program kicked off in early March and it’s been an “incredible adventure,” Principal Cindy Siegel said.

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Washington Students Learn About Frictional Force

March 17 2025

Washington Primary School students love science. They always have since the school first opened in September 1954. More than 70 years later, that’s still the case.

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Athletic Dates for 2025-26 Announced for Planning

March 17 2025

To assist Huntington parents and Blue Devil student-athletes with planning for 2025/26, the athletic department is announcing important dates for next year’s fall, winter and spring seasons.

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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

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