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Jefferson School Holiday Read Aloud Fun

Jefferson Primary School’s fifth annual Family Engagement Holiday Read Aloud was a festive and enjoyable occasion for students and their families.

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Grandfriends Visits Sunrise Assisted Living for Caroling

Huntington High School Grandfriends club members visited Sunrise Assisted Living in South Huntington for some old-fashioned caroling and to spread holiday cheer.

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Core Course GPA Available to Huntington Student-Athletes

Huntington High School students interested in exploring the possibility of playing college level sports are encouraged to visit CoreCourseGPA.com or speak with their school counselor about it.

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Winter Sports News

Blue Devil Wrestlers Win Under Huge Mat Lamp

Grappling under the 50,000 lumen bright mat lamp in Louis D. Giani Gym for the first time, the Huntington wrestling team upset visiting Northport in a Suffolk League III dual meet this week, 37-31.

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Data Science & Visualization Discussion at HHS

December 19 2024

Advanced Placement Computer Science students at Huntington High School participated in a discussion with data analyst Joe Grossane, who visited to discuss his career and the opportunities that are available in the computer science field.

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District Officials Begin to Develop 2025/26 Budget

December 19 2024

Huntington UFSD officials are busy building a draft budget to fund school district operations in 2025/26 school district budget. The finalized draft will be given to trustees and released to the public later this winter.

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Electives in Literature Available at Huntington High School

December 19 2024

Among the Huntington High School English course offerings are eight one semester, half-credit literature classes. Capsule overviews of each course is available in the high school’s curriculum guide, which is posted on the district’s website.

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Finley Winter Season II Sports Begin on January 13

December 19 2024

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School Winter Season II will begin on Monday, January 13.

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Huntington UFSD Primary School Songfests are Priceless

December 18 2024

Songfests are being held at Huntington UFSD’s four primary school buildings this week, creating lasting memories for the youngsters and their family members who have been crowding gyms for the performances.

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Huntington’s Fall On-Site Admissions Initiative Successful

December 18 2024

Huntington High School College & Career Counseling Center has successfully wrapped up its fall on-site admissions program and officials said the results are “outstanding.”

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Huntington Musicians Tapped for SCMEA Festivals

December 18 2024

Dozens of Huntington School District musicians and vocalists have been selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators Association’s annual festival series in 2023.

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Blue Devils Capture Medals at Girls’ Mat Tournament

December 18 2024

Shannon Koepele and Arly Moreira Portillo both captured third place honors to lead the Huntington High School contingent on the Town of Huntington’s girls’ wrestling team this past Sunday.

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Finley Promotes Universal Human Rights in December

December 17 2024

All across the world, December is Universal Human Rights Month. The J. Taylor Finley Middle School community observed it during an extended advisory period. Homerooms read through and discussed the importance of the No Place For Hate pledge before signing on to the school’s motto: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible.

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AP 101 Workshop Encourages Students to Challenge Themselves

December 17 2024

Challenge yourself; it’s well worth the effort. That’s the charge that Dr. Ricky V. Papandrea Jr. issued to Huntington High School students during a recent workshop.

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Granito & Pupillo Capture Titles at Mamaroneck Tournament

December 17 2024

Freshman Chris Granito and junior Vincent Pupillo captured weight class titles and six other wrestlers won medals as the Huntington wrestling team finished second in a field of 19 at the 49th Mamaroneck Tiger Tournament last Saturday.

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Huntington Boys’ Track Starts Winning Medals

December 17 2024

The Huntington High School winter season boys’ track and field team has won an assortment of medals over the past two weeks. A roster of about 45 is dominated by underclassmen who are already displaying their talents and potential.

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Blue Devil Senior Stars Commit to College Teams

December 16 2024

It was a really big deal when a dozen beaming Huntington High School senior athletic stars participated in a Commitment Day signing ceremony in the main lobby, celebrating with family, teammates and coaches their future plans for college sports and higher education.Read More
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Research Partners Interview Figure in US Supreme Court Case

December 16 2024

This year’s National History Day initiative is in full swing at Huntington High School as students enrolled in Global 9 Honors, Advanced Placement World and AP US History have all selected their topics and begun the research process.Read More
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HHS Students Deck the Halls for the Holidays

December 16 2024

Huntington High School students caught the spirit of the season late last week when more than 300 teenagers spent hours after school decorating first and second floor hallways to help create a festive holiday atmosphere.Read More
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Application Period Opens for Career Internship Program

December 16 2024

The application period for Huntington High School’s 2025/26 career internship program is now open. Current senior interns have been visiting eleventh grade English classes to discuss their experience in the program and to answer questions.Read More
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AP Spanish Class Brings Literature to Life in NYC

December 13 2024

Teacher Elizabeth Casazza’s Advanced Placement Spanish Literature class at Huntington High School embarked on an unforgettable trip to New York City to experience a live performance of Federico García Lorca’s iconic play, La Casa de Bernarda Alba.Read More
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Huntington Youth Writes Contest Kicks-Off

December 13 2024

Be Creative! Huntington UFSD students are invited to participate in the 26th annual Huntington Youth Writes contest. The competition is open to students throughout the town who are enrolled in grades 4-12.

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Blue Devil Field Hockey Feted at County Dinner

December 13 2024

Huntington players were feted at this week’s Suffolk County Field Hockey Coaches Assn. awards dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The Blue Devils reached the playoffs, compiling a 9-7-1 record in league play.

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Blue Devil JV Boys’ Soccer Displays Potential

December 13 2024

Huntington High School’s junior varsity boys’ soccer team kept pace with its opponents this past fall, finishing 4-4 in league play at 7-8 overall.

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Claire Parks Graduates from BAE’s Women in Technology Program

December 12 2024

Huntington High School junior Claire Parks graduated earlier this week from BAE Systems’ Women in Technology program, gaining valuable hands-on experience at the global defense and aerospace company, which employs a workforce of more than 100,000 in over 40 countries.

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Huntington Art Students Visit Master Printmaker Dan Welden

December 12 2024

The Huntington students are studying in classes taught by teacher Kasmira Mohanty and Kristin Singer. “Dan welcomed the students into his private printmaking studio, where they explored the process of creating etchings using polymer plates that Dan Welden pioneered the use of,” Ms. Singer said.

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H-ton Virtual Enterprise Execs Participate in Leadership Conference

December 12 2024

Nine Huntington High School Virtual Enterprise company executives were invited to participate in the Winning Women’s Leadership Conference sponsored by the Osaic Foundation at Deloitte’s corporate offices at 30 Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

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Time for a Parade at Southdown School

December 12 2024

It was time for a parade at Southdown Primary School after students completed a reading of the book, “Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by illustrator Melissa Sweet. The youngsters marched through hallways and all around the school in an impressive display.

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Therapy Dogs Jam and Hazel Return to Finley

December 11 2024

Jam and Hazel were back at J. Taylor Finley Middle School this week. The two therapy dogs couldn’t be more popular with students, teachers and support staff members. The love the dogs share with the Finley community is obvious to everyone.

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School Board Accepts Generous Donations to District

December 11 2024

Huntington School Board members unanimously accepted a series of donations to Huntington UFSD during Monday night’s public meeting at the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium.

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Celebrating the Newest Language Leaders at STEM

December 11 2024

Principal Donna Moro was thrilled. Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School’s educational leader was excited to announce that several students have been recognized as bilingual after passing the

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Free Boys’ Basketball Clinic for Grades 4-8

December 11 2024

The Huntington High School varsity boys’ basketball program will host a free clinic for Huntington UFSD boys in grades 4-8 on Tuesday, December 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the high school gym. Mark your calendar now.

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Huntington Vocalists Perform at Board of Ed Meeting

December 10 2024

Huntington High School’s highly regarded chamber choir entertained the crowd at Monday night’s public meeting of the Huntington School Board in Adam Spector Auditorium at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School.

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Trustees Approve Overnight Trip to Frost Valley

December 10 2024

Huntington School Board members approved a multi-day overnight field trip to Frost Valley YMCA environmental education center in Claryville for Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School sixth graders in March.

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Huntington Vocalists Perform at All-State Conference

December 10 2024

Three Huntington High School vocalists performed with the All-State treble chorus at the New York State School Music Association’s conference in Rochester last weekend

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VE Students Leave Mark at Oyster Bay Trade Show

December 10 2024

Huntington High School Virtual Enterprise students left their mark at last week’s trade show at Oyster Bay High School. The four Huntington firms were able to market and sell their products to 18 other companies from 12 Long Island high school.

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Cast and Crew Look Forward to Spring Musical

December 9 2024

Several weeks decompressing since the fall play seems to have done the trick for Huntington High School drama club members who are now turning their attention to the school musical in March.

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Science Honor Society Members Share Interests

December 9 2024

The members of Huntington High School’s Science Honor Society are multi-faceted. They have many personal, college and career interests. Members of the most recently inducted class briefly shared some of these interests during the fall ceremony in the auditorium.

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Blue Devils Win Tournament & Crown Four Champs

December 9 2024

The Huntington wrestling team entered a new era with a big win, capturing their own Louis D. Giani Invitational Tournament last Saturday and crowing four individual weight class champions.

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Finley Boys’ Basketball Teams Strive for Daily Improvement

December 9 2024

The “blue” and “white” J. Taylor Middle School boys’ basketball teams are both on the court and doing their best make daily improvements and to win.

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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.

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