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Class of 2026 News

Huntington’s Cameron Smith Chooses Gettysburg College

Choosing a college to attend typically has many ups and downs, twists and turns and so it did for Huntington High School senior Cameron Smith. Everything ended in a good place as the teenager intends to study education at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.

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Senior Rachel Huth Wins International Engineering Award

Huntington High School senior Rachel Huth capped off an incredible year by capturing a special third place prize and $2,000 cash stipend in the Environmental Engineering category of the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Huntington Film Festival Attracts Crowd to Cinema Arts

A crowd of movie lovers turned out for Huntington High School’s seventeenth annual film festival at Cinema Arts Centre. The audience was treated to 22 short films over the course of about one hour, including some really well-crafted works by an experienced group of students.

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Budget & Capital Proposition Pass; Xavier Palacios & William Dwyer Elected

Huntington School District residents went to the polls on Tuesday and overwhelmingly approved a budget for the 2026/27 school year and separate capital reserve fund proposition and elected Xavier Palacios and William Dwyer to serve three year terms on the Board of Education.

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Vote Today on Budget & Capital Reserve Proposition & Trustee Election

May 19 2026

Huntington School District residents will go to the polls today, Tuesday, May 19 to cast ballots on the proposed school budget for 2026/27 and a capital reserve fund proposition and to elect two members to the board of education. Voting will be held at Huntington High School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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H-ton Vocalists Perform Asian American & Pacific Islander Celebration

May 19 2026

Eight talented Huntington High School chamber choir members were among the performers at the 17th annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack on Sunday.

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Blue Devil Duo Honored at National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

May 19 2026

Huntington senior Jack Kamenstein and junior Julia Goodwin were among 10 Long Island high school athletes to be honored at the Second Annual High School Jewish Athletes Award Ceremony, held in conjunction with the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Commack on Sunday afternoon.

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Dual Language Sixth Graders Present Projects in Spanish at Woodhull

May 19 2026

Woodhull Intermediate School’s sixth grade dual language students hosted a vibrant "Spanish Speaking Countries" presentation last Friday. The event served as a significant milestone, marking the conclusion of their journey at the intermediate level before they transition to middle school next year.

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Luigi Papasidero Named Star Teacher Award Recipient

May 18 2026

Huntington High School science teacher Luigi Papasidero was recently honored by the Long Island Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education Leadership Association The longtime faculty member was presented with the STEM Star Teacher Award during a recognition ceremony late last week.

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HHS Student Government Officers Set for New Year

May 18 2026

Huntington High School students recently cast ballots for 2026/27 student government positions. The organization will be fully staffed and students will be completely represented when the new school year opens.

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Starlab Visits Jefferson Primary School

May 18 2026

Starlab’s visit to Jefferson Primary School allowed for a variety of unique lessons to be presented to students ranging from Universal Pre-Kindergarten through third grade. Starlab is an immersive, inflatable, portable planetarium.

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Blue Devils Upset Northport on Senior Day, 70-58

May 18 2026

The Huntington varsity boys’ track and field team edged powerful Northport at Blue Devil Stadium on Senior Day, 70-58. There were spectacular performances all the way around.

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Senior Alexandra Balm to Study at Indiana University Bloomington

May 15 2026

Alexandra Balm has enjoyed a spectacular run through Huntington High School, accomplishing her goals one at a time and displaying a work ethic that is the envy of her classmates. Teachers are impressed with her intelligence and sharp wit and everyone appreciates her leadership skills.

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K-Factor Show Set for Saturday at 7 p.m.

May 15 2026

The Key Club’s K-Factor is ready to thrill crowds gathering in the Huntington High School auditorium on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. A full house is expected to attend.

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Blue Devil Baseball Comes from Behind on Senior Day

May 15 2026

Four seniors were honored during an emotional pre-game ceremony with parents and family members before the Huntington varsity baseball team took the field and later came from behind to topple league foe Centereach, 8-5.

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Blue Devil Flag Football Getting Closer

May 15 2026

The Huntington High School varsity flag football team continued inching closer to its No. 1 goal of joining the circle of Suffolk powers. The Blue Devils are not quite there yet, losing an exasperatingly number of close games. But this spring’s total of five wins is a program best and with most of the lineup returning next year the team is positive about the future.

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Sofia VanArsdale to Study Psychology at New Paltz

May 14 2026

Sofia VanArsdale can quickly disarm anyone with her smile. It is welcoming and puts people at ease within seconds. The Huntington High School senior intends to study psychology in the SUNY New Paltz honors program.

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Huntington UFSD Celebrates Speech Language Pathologists

May 14 2026

Huntington UFSD is celebrating its speech language pathologists who do so much behind the scenes to assist those with communication disorders and disabilities.

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Huntington Impressive at Suffolk Fit Club Contest in Sayville

May 14 2026

Talented teams of fourth and fifth graders from Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School vied in this year’s Suffolk Fit Club. Several dozen districts sent 34 teams in all to the competition.

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Callery’s Hat Trick Lifts Blue Devils Over Ward Melville, 9-3

May 14 2026

Bridget Callery fired three rockets into the back of the net and the Blue Devil defense was unyielding as the Huntington varsity girls’ lacrosse team upset state ranked No. 2 Ward Melville this week at Alumni Field, 9-3.

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District Fashion Shows on Tuesday, May 19 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

May 13 2026

The Huntington UFSD’s annual Art Show is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20 in the Huntington High School gym. Huntington’s student fashion shows are set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

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Huntington Highlights: District Transportation Office Strives to Meet High Expectations

May 13 2026

Judith Murphy, Jahaira Felix and Victoria Petruzelli work behind the scenes in Huntington UFSD’s transportation office to meet the heady expectations of residents with school age children as well as those responsible for operating eight school buildings and the academic, club and athletic programs.

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Trustees Name Yenifer Mercado Principal of Jack Abrams School

May 13 2026

Yenifer Mercado has been appointed to serve as principal of Jack Abrams School effective July 1. Huntington School Board members took the action during a public meeting this past Monday night.

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Blue Devils Look Sharp in Spring League

May 13 2026

The Huntington varsity boys’ basketball team is playing well in the opening weeks of the Michael Ferreira Era, winning games in a spring league based out of a Northport area facility.

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Alistair McKay is Perfect in Noetic Learning Spring Contest

May 12 2026

Alistair McKay is exceptional. The Woodhull Intermediate School sixth grader scored a perfect 20/20 in the Noetic Learning Spring Contest, placing him in the top ten percent of all sixth graders nationwide.

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Two Candidates on May 19 Trustee Ballot

May 12 2026

Two candidates will be on the ballot when Huntington School District residents go to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to elect two trustees to serve three year terms on the Board of Education commencing July 1 and running through June 30, 2029.

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Finley Students Sparkle in Math Masters Invitational

May 12 2026

J. Taylor Finley Middle School math teachers Abigail Simon and Denise Grodzicki recently led a contingent of 10 students to the 2nd Annual Math Masters Invitational at Udall Road Middle School in West Islip.

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Blue Devil Varsity Club Reorganizes for 2026-27

May 12 2026

The Huntington High School Varsity Club is reorganizing for the 2026/27 school year with a new president and new executive board members.

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Huntington’s Jamyn Husselbeck Wins State Skills USA Competition

May 11 2026

Huntington senior Jamyn Husselbeck demonstrated exceptional talents and professionalism while winning first place in architecture drafting and computer aided design at the Skills USA State Leadership and Skills Championships at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.

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Woodhull’s Learners Who LEAD Program Keeps Sixth Graders Busy

May 11 2026

Woodhull Intermediate School sixth grader recently took learning beyond the classroom walls as part of the Learners Who LEAD program. Students participated in a variety of meaningful service activities throughout the Huntington community, including projects at Centerport Beach, Helping Hands, Sunrise Assisted Living, Tri CYA, North Shore Holiday House, the Huntington Library, and the Centerport Senior Beach House.

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Alum & Volunteer Coach Fred Fusaro Named to NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame

May 11 2026

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has announced its six member Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will include Huntington High School alum and current volunteer football coach Fred Fusaro. The induction ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 29 at the Hyatt Regency in Buffalo.

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Junior Eric Heinz Wins Pentathlon at 58th Loucks Games

May 11 2026

Huntington junior Eric Heinz captured the five event pentathlon at the 58th annual Glenn D. Loucks Memorial Track & Field Meet at White Plains last weekend. The ancient pentathlon was featured in the earliest Olympic Games. It included running, jumping, javelin, discus and wrestling. It is often said to be an indication of the best all-around athletes.

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Medical Career Day Draws More Than 900 Students

May 8 2026

Huntington High School drama club members have been nominated for 11 Hunting-Tony Awards for its fall and spring productions. This year’s ceremony announcing the award recipients will be held at Harborfields High School on Monday, June 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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Eight Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

May 8 2026

Eight Huntington High School students have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. The group’s members are studying on four different Western Suffolk BOCES campuses.

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Huntington’s David Moriarty Helps Guide Math Team

May 8 2026

Teacher David Moriarty is continuing to share his expertise and love for math with Huntington High School students and his faculty colleagues. He came to the district in 2012.

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H-ton Girls’ Track Excels as Post-Season Approaches

May 8 2026

The Huntington varsity girls’ track and field team divided and conquered last Saturday as the distance runners competed at the Seahawk Invitational at Cold Spring Harbor High School while the sprinters and throwers traveled to the North Babylon Invitational for another impressive day of competition.

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Drama Club Nominated for 11 Hunting-Tony Awards

May 7 2026

Huntington High School drama club members have been nominated for 11 Hunting-Tony Awards for its fall and spring productions. This year’s ceremony announcing the award recipients will be held at Harborfields High School on Monday, June 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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Huntington Wins Gold in Eastern Student Artist Guild Program

May 7 2026

Huntington High School drama club members earned honors in this year’s Eastern Student Artist Guild program. ESAG is a vibrant community of young creators dedicated to celebrating and advancing the arts.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for Senior PE Exemption

May 7 2026

Rising Huntington High School seniors who plan on playing on a varsity athletic team in the fall can now file applications to be exempt from physical education class during their sport season. Applications are available in the athletic office and online at www.hufsd.edu.

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Blue Devil Flag Football Starts to Rise

May 7 2026

The Huntington flag football team has taken a major step forward this season, turning last year’s 1–15 record into a competitive 5–8 mark with two games still remaining. The improvement reflects not just better results on the field, but a shift in culture, confidence and commitment throughout the program.

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Senior Isabella Palacios Chooses Univ. of Michigan

May 6 2026

She was accepted at some of the finest and most popular colleges and universities in America, but when it came time to make a final decision, Isabella Palacios found that the University of Michigan checked all the right boxes for her future.

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School Budget Hearing Set for Monday, May 11

May 6 2026

A public hearing on Huntington UFSD’s proposed budget to fund operations in 2026/27 will be held next Monday, May 11 at Adam Spector Auditorium at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School at 7:30 p.m.

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Finley’s Carmen DiBartolomeo Named Librarian of the Year

May 6 2026

J. Taylor Finley Middle School’s Carmen DiBartolomeo has been named the Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System’s Librarian of the Year. She has served as a school library media specialist for 10 years, including the past six years at Finley.

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Huntington UFSD Recognizes its School Nurses

May 6 2026

Huntington UFSD is observing National School Nurse Day on Wednesday. It’s an annual event celebrated in the midst of National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12 this year.

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