Huntington Public Schools, NY

October 4, 2022 Headlines

Southdown’s Glittering September Stars Honored

With the new school year well underway at Southdown Primary School, students are starting to hit their stride as they go about their business around the building and in and out of classrooms.

Huntington’s Kasmira Mohanty Wins Award at LI Biennial

Kasmira Mohanty isn’t just a great teacher; the Huntington High School classroom veteran is an award winning working artist, too. She recently captured an Award of Merit at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s Long Island Biennial exhibition, which features work by contemporary artists from Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Woodhull Students, Teachers & Staff Shine

Woodhull Intermediate School students, faculty and staff began the new school year on a high note. The school community is sure 2022/23 will see Woodhull reach new heights never before seen.

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Huntington High School Gym Reopens with New Floor

The newly renovated Huntington High School gym is reopening on Monday after a long wait. The new sports floor consists of gorgeous Canadian maple and with a new design and color scheme.

Huntington Key Club Determined to Make a Difference

Huntington High School’s Key Club chapter is one of Long Island’s oldest and traditionally one of its most active and highly regarded. This year’s group is especially enthusiastic and energetic about meeting its mission.

Flower Hill Celebrates its Rock Stars

In her first months as Flower Hill Primary School’s principal, Cindy Siegel has been impressed with the youngsters who comprise the student body there. The building’s new educational leader recently joined with faculty and support staff members in honoring September’s Star Student Award recipients.

Free Fencing Intramural Program Offered

J. Taylor Finley Middle School and Huntington High School students currently enrolled in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in a free intramural boys’ and girls’ fencing program this fall.

Leah Sheran in Midst of Magnificent Huntington Run

In the midst of a magnificent four year run, Leah Sheran is one of the most exceptionally talented members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2023. The senior has aced all of her classes and been among those student leaders responsible for so many popular events around the building.

STEM School Fourth Grade Block Party Fun

There was no shortage of fun and laughter last Friday as newly minted Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School fourth graders got together for their first event; a block party.

Restorative Circles Debut at Finley Middle School

A new restorative circles program is debuting at J. Taylor Finley Middle School this fall. Teachers and students recently participated in a building-wide introduction to the initiative. Finley’s first PTA meeting of the year included a demonstration of the concept for parents.

Blue Devil Girls’ JV Soccer Players Volunteer at Run

It was a spirit of volunteerism and love for their community that motivated Huntington High School junior varsity girls’ soccer players to give up hours of their free time at last weekend’s 9/11 Heroes Run in the Huntington Harbor area.

Huntington Junior Nick Sclafani Pursues His Passions

Nicholas Sclafani has sketched out his path through Huntington High School where the junior is taking interesting classes, assuming a leadership role in his Virtual Enterprise business course and playing on a pair of Blue Devil varsity teams.

Nadeera Ali Thrives in Science Research Program

Nadeera Ali is picking up where she left off last year as one of the Huntington High School science research program’s stars. The senior is collaborating on a project with classmates Rachel Morina and Lauren Gennarelli.

Finley Girls’ Soccer Teams Appear Powerful

The two J. Taylor Finley Middle School girls’ soccer teams appear to be powerful squads capable of winning their fair share of games. Both teams opened with victories before each of them fell in hard fought second contests.

Finley Football Plays First Game on Friday at Home

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School football team is 54 players strong. The squad has been practicing since the first day of school as it gets ready to take on Northport on Friday afternoon at home at 4:45 p.m. on the team’s new sod field.

Junior Jessica Kuom Strives to Achieve Her Goals

Jessica Kuom is a happy, well-liked and hardworking Huntington High School junior who is finding the good things in the world as she goes about striving to reach her goals while surrounding herself with loyal and encouraging friends.

There Once Was a Huntington Equestrienne Club

A nearby school district recently reached out to Huntington UFSD to gauge interest in collaborating on an equestrian team. While the notion might seem really “out there” if not outright farfetched, officials haven’t slammed the door on the idea. It is under discussion as the two districts explore the possibilities.

Laurel Bonn’s Hat Trick Paces Huntington Field Hockey

Laurel Bonn continued her hot play by notching a hat trick at Riverhead last Saturday. The Huntington senior’s three goals along with goals by Charlotte Curtin and Tessie Maerz led the Blue Devils to a 5-1 victory, which improved the team’s record to 7-2.

Matteo Armstrong Impresses at Six Flags Wild Safari

Matteo Armstrong turned in an impressive performance at the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational in New Jersey on Saturday. The Huntington senior covered the 5K course in what’s believed to be a new Blue Devil record time of 15:59.69 to finish fourth in a field of 100 in his race.

Evan Spagnoletti Named National Hispanic Scholar

The new school year is off to a splendid start for Huntington High School senior Evan Spagnoletti, who was recognized as a national College Board Hispanic Scholar.

A Terrific Start to School Year at Jefferson

When Jefferson Elementary School opened in September 1962 it was quickly filled to capacity with hundreds of enthusiastic youngsters. Six decades have passed, but that same energy and love for learning still exists today in the students who file into the building’s classrooms each morning.

Blue Devil Girls’ Golf Organizes for Spring

Huntington High School’s new girls’ golf team is getting organized for the spring season. The new program came about when about 40 girls’ signed a petition asking the district to create a varsity team and Superintendent James W. Polansky put it in motion.

Finley Cross Country is Off and Running

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School co-ed cross country team is off and running. While the boys and girls practice together, they compete separately.

Elizabeth James Enjoys Classes, Clubs & Sports

Elizabeth James is in demand by everyone who has spotted her exceptional talents. The Huntington High School sophomore is an integral member of a variety of Blue Devil teams and clubs as well as being an elected student government officer. She’s already formulating plans for the future.

Huntington’s Forte & St. John Help Upend Copiague, 6-1

Gianna Forte scored two goals and added two assists and Devon St. John also scored twice and tallied an assist to propel the Huntington varsity girls’ soccer team past visiting Copiague, 6-1 in a rare night game played at Manor Park in Huntington Station.

Blue Devil Boys’ & Girls’ Badminton Teams Set to Debut

Huntington High School’s new varsity boys’ and girls’ badminton teams will make their debut this March and compete in the Section XI spring season.

Will Fallon Goes Low to Lift Huntington Golf

Sophomore Will Fallon took command of the Huntington Crescent Club course, shooting an incredible one-under 35 on the front nine to lift the Blue Devil varsity boys’ golf team to an 8-1 victory over Half Hollow Hills West.

Bonn & Agrillo Named to Newsday’s Top 50 Players

Seniors Laurel Bonn and Grace Agrillo have been named to Newsday’s Top 50 Long Island field hockey players this fall. The duo has helped Huntington get off to a great start. The Blue Devils are ranked No. 3 in Suffolk.

Big Year Ahead for Junior Thomas Girimonti

Huntington junior Thomas Girimonti has a big year ahead. It’s packed with interesting, but challenging classes, volunteering, playing three sports and taking on a leadership position with the Blue Devil Varsity Club.

H-ton’s AWOD Club Ready to Begin its Work

With a determined focus on its well-defined mission, Huntington High School’s A World of Difference club is set to begin its important work.

Huntington’s NHS Chapter Founded in 1954

The Nathan Hale chapter of the National Honor Society at Huntington High School was organized in 1954. It will celebrate its 66th induction ceremony this fall.

Haileigh Smith Embraces Senior Year at Huntington

Haileigh Smith is one of the stars of Huntington High School’s Class of 2023. She has compiled an exceptional academic record while fully embracing the club and athletic programs.

Math Magic for Washington Kindergarteners

How’s this for a spin on words: Washington Primary School teacher Kristen Thatcher kindergarten class is off to a “mathe-magical” start to the new school year.

Huntington Runners Solid at Bob Pratt Invitational

The Huntington boys’ and girls’ cross country teams turned in solid performances at the Bob Pratt 5K Invitational at Sunken Meadow State Park on Saturday.

Blue Devils Playing Hard While Rebuilding

Few people dislike losing more than Steve Muller and Anthony Annunziata. But the Huntington High School varsity football head coach and the team’s quarterback are also both realists. The Blue Devils graduated more than 20 seniors last June and need time to rebuild their ranks and gain the experience needed to challenge some of the best squads in Suffolk.

Senior Megan Donaghy Shines Without Fanfare

Megan Donaghy just might be the biggest unknown star of Huntington High School’s Class of 2023. The senior has played important roles on the Blue Devil varsity volleyball and winter and spring track teams, racking up honors during all three seasons while earning top grades in tough courses and participating in clubs and honor societies.

Washington Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

In Huntington UFSD every student counts in Huntington UFSD. Every one of them important and they’re all cherished by their teachers, classmates, coaches and advisors. There’s no doubt that’s the case at Washington Primary School, where more than 360 students spread across kindergarten through third grade are doing their very best each day.

HHS Interact Club Organizes for New Year

They’re gearing up to continue making a difference in the community and around the world. Huntington High School’s Interact Club is organizing for the 2022/23 school year, recruiting new members to pursue an impressive set of goals.

Finley Field Hockey Ready for Season Opener

A new season has dawned and the J. Taylor Finley Middle School field hockey team is expected to be very competitive against every opponent on its schedule.

Senior Kathryn Montefusco to Swim at Villanova University

Kathryn Montefusco is a full-of-life Huntington High School senior who has excelled academically and athletically over the past four years. The teenager has already captured All-State honors three times in four trips to the state championships with the Blue Devil swimming team and she has high hopes for the current season.

Huntington Virtual Enterprise CEOs Chosen to Lead

The executive leadership teams are in place for Huntington High School’s three Virtual Enterprise course firms. Chief executive officers for each of the three companies have been selected following a round of final interviews with Principal Brenden Cusack and Superintendent James W. Polansky.

 Huntington Highlights Did you Know...Huntington High School's Class of 2018...
                                 86% are headed to College
                            
                                 90% earned Regents Diplomas
                            
                                 Graduates captured over $8 million in scholarships and grants

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A Tradition of Excellence since 1657

“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.”