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 A World of Difference club members in the Woodhull library.
November 20, 2024

A World of Difference Club Training at Woodhull

Huntington High School’s A World of Difference club members and faculty advisors traveled to Woodhull Intermediate School to present training workshops for fifth graders in the building.

 Huntington High School junior Kiera McGuire.
November 19, 2024

Junior Kiera McGuire Eyes Career as Forensic Psychologist

Kiera McGuire is one of Huntington’s best. The junior was recently inducted into high school’s National Science Honor Society chapter, but that barely scratches the surface of her interests and accomplishments.

 The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness.
November 18, 2024

Huntington Seniors Eligible for Seal of Civic Readiness

The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness is a special designation placed on the high school diplomas and transcripts for graduating seniors who qualify for the recognition. Huntington High School seniors are invited to work toward earning this special distinction.

 Huntington High School's 2025 yearbook can be pre-ordered now.
November 12, 2024

Pre-Order Huntington High School 2025 Yearbook Now

The Huntington High School Yearbook Club is busy working on a yearbook that will capture the unforgettable moments of the 2024/25 school year.

 Huntington High School students are playing an integral role in the new initiative
November 12, 2024

Huntington’s Blue Market & Bluetique Thrives

Introducing Huntington High School’s Blue Market & Bluetique. The initiative is a community-driven effort to provide essential resources to students, helping ensure they have the support they need to succeed in school.

 United Amigos members volunteered at a community health event in Freeport.
November 4, 2024

United Amigos Volunteers Make a Difference

United Amigos has a history of making a difference in the lives of its members and those in the local and greater Long Island community that the Huntington High School club reaches out to when it sees a need that it can help address.

 The New World Club sponsors a very successful mentoring program for newcomers to Huntington and the US (3)
November 1, 2024

New World Club Helps Newcomers Navigate New Surroundings

Interest continues to run high in Huntington High School’s New World Club, which has welcomed new members excited to participate in the group’s mission. The organization assists students who are new to the country in adjusting to Huntington High School and navigating other lifestyle changes through mentorship.

 Huntington social justice ambassadors with motivational speaker Ken Nwadike.
October 30, 2024

Social Justice Ambassadors Participate in Community Building

Huntington High School’s Social Justice Ambassadors club members traveled to the Shea Theater on the Ammerman campus of Suffolk County Community College in Selden to hear motivational speaker Ken Nwadike share a message that is more important than ever.

 Icabod Crane being pursued by the headless horseman.
October 29, 2024

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Enchants Huntington Students

Hundreds of Huntington High School students experienced a real treat; a series of professional theatrical performances by Stages on the Sound of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

 Huntington High School will host a presidential election forum..
October 28, 2024

Huntington High School to Host Presidential Election Forum

As America prepares to go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, the Huntington High School social studies department will hold an “enlightening forum” in the high school cafeteria on Wednesday, October 30 from 7-8 p.m.

 Huntington High School is hosting an open house on November 7.
October 25, 2024

Open House at Huntington High School on November 7

Parents of students attending private schools as well as the students themselves along with local real estate agents and other community members have been invited to attend an open house program at Huntington High School on Thursday, November 7 at 11 a.m.

 A new profile of Huntington High School and the Class of 2025 is now available. (Darin Reed photo.)
October 18, 2024

Profile of HHS & Class of 2025 Now Available

A profile of Huntington High School and the Class of 2025 is now available for viewing and downloading on the Huntington School District’s website at www.hufsd.edu.

 Key Club blood drive collects 51 pints.
October 18, 2024

Huntington Key Club Blood Drive Nets 51 Pints

The Huntington High School community rallied last week for those who desperately need blood and related products by donating 51 pints of blood during a drive organized by the Key Club.

 Huntington High School's chess club welcomes players of every skill level.
October 17, 2024

Chess Club Makes Moves at Huntington High School

Now in its second year, the Huntington High School chess club is making moves, offering students a fun and challenging environment to engage with the timeless game.

 Huntington junior Mabelin Maldonado.
October 16, 2024

Junior Mabelin Maldonado Simply Loves Huntington

Mabelin Maldonado is all-in all-the-time for Huntington. The high school junior is thriving as she goes about taking classes of personal interest, running on the Blue Devil varsity cross country team and participating in the after school club program, including serving as president of the Habitat for Humanity chapter.

 The College Board awarded Huntington Silver recognition for its Advanced Placement program (2)
October 15, 2024

Huntington Named to the AP School Honor Roll

The College Board has named Huntington High School to the AP School Honor Roll. Huntington was awarded Silver recognition for having exceeded various student metrics associated with Advanced Placement courses and exams.

 The senior class float won the annual Homecoming Day competition. (Darin Reed photo.)
October 2, 2024

Seniors Claim Homecoming Day Float Competition

This year’s Homecoming Day parade float competition added both flavor and color to this year’s festivities at Huntington High School. The four floats helped make the day a memorable one for students.

 Interact believes in placing Service Above Self.
October 1, 2024

HHS Interact Club Gears Up for New Year

They’re gearing up to keep making a difference in the community and around the world. Huntington High School’s Interact Club is organizing for the 2024/25 school year, recruiting new members to pursue an extensive set of goals.

 Here comes the Huntington Blue Devil marching band. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 30, 2024

A Memorable Huntington High School Homecoming

Memorable Homecoming Day festivities played out under cloudy and sometimes rainy skies at Huntington High School last Saturday as the community came together in a remarkable display of unity.

 Homecoming king and queen Iverson Menjivar and Lauren Donaghy with Supt. Beth McCoy and Prin. Rochelle Brown. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 30, 2024

Homecoming King and Queen Crowned at Pep Rally

The crowning of the king and queen is one of the highlights of any Homecoming Day celebration. Huntington High School decided to introduce the royal court at last Friday afternoon’s pep rally at Blue Devil Stadium before Principal Rochelle Brown and Superintendent Beth McCoy crowned Iverson Menjivar and Lauren Donaghy as Homecoming 2024;s king and queen.

 Huntington students are participating in Farmingdale State University's STEM program.
September 30, 2024

H-ton Students Interested in College STEM Program

Farmingdale State College held its inaugural Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) meeting at Huntington High School and the gathering drew interest from students.

 Huntington sophomore Cole Lima.
September 26, 2024

Sophomore Cole Lima is a Man of Many Talents

Huntington High School sophomore Cole Lima is a man of many talents. Academically he is a strong student and artistically and athletically he can keep pace with the best. He’s currently the junior band representative and is playing an important role with the Blue Devil marching band.

 Huntington students make Homecoming a very special event. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 24, 2024

Homecoming Festival & Bonfire on Thursday Night

It’s Homecoming Week in Huntington UFSD and that means it’s time to celebrate as a community at the annual Homecoming Festival. This year’s big event is this Thursday night at Huntington High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

 The bonfire at last fall's Homecoming Festival was spectacular. (Darin Reed photo (1).JPG
September 23, 2024

It’s Homecoming Week in Huntington UFSD

Huntington UFSD will celebrate Homecoming Day on Saturday. A week of festivities will culminate with an 11:30 a.m. parade through the village and up New York Avenue followed by a 1:30 p.m. Blue Devil varsity football game, performances by the marching band and Highsteppers dance team and an announcement of the winning class float. The Homecoming King and Queen will also be introduced to the crowd.

 Huntington High School junior Charlie Cassatto. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 23, 2024

Charlie Cassatto Helps Comprise Heart of Huntington High School

Charlotte Cassatto helps comprise the heart and soul of Huntington High School. Widely known as “Charlie,” the junior is integrally involved in the music and athletic programs as well as a variety of after school clubs and academic organizations.

 Huntington teachers are collaborating on an initiative to transform teaching and learning through talk.
September 23, 2024

Teachers Unite to Enhance Oracy and Presentation Skills

As the new school year continues to unfold, educators from diverse departments, such as social studies, English, ENL and world languages, are coming together with a shared mission: to develop students’ oracy and presentation skills.

 Huntington High School junior Danna Garcia.
September 16, 2024

Junior Danna Garcia Eyes Career in Forensic Science

The Huntington High School band’s historian has loved music for as long as she can remember. Danna Garcia is a bright, creative and motivated young woman who is working hard. She’s currently a big part of the Blue Devil marching band, helping the group capture first place in a competition at Brentwood last weekend.

 Huntington's Jolie Weinschreider in action last spring against Commack. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 16, 2024

Junior Jolie Weinschreider Commits to Rutgers University

Jolie Weinschreider has become indispensable to the success of the Huntington Blue Devil girls’ lacrosse team and her coaches and teammates believes it’s only a matter of time before she does the same thing at Rutgers University, where she has verbally committed to play on the NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse team.

 The Huntington High School debate club is in full swing
September 16, 2024

Debate Club Organizes at Huntington High School

The Huntington High School debate club is busy organizing itself for the new school year. This is ideal organization for students who love to verbally joust and who have done their homework and can back up their views with solid facts. You have to think quickly on your feet to be successful in this group.

 Camille Tedeschi especially loves visiting Africa.
September 13, 2024

Teacher Camille Tedeschi Enjoys Summer Travels

Teachers typically use the summer vacation to recharge their proverbial batteries, take courses and seek out experiences to improve their classroom craft. For many years, Huntington High School social studies teacher Camille Tedeschi has been traveling the world whenever she can during every stretch of time off from work.

 Dispatch staff members are on the scene at dozens of events throughout the year.
September 12, 2024

HHS Newspaper Club Welcomes Writers, Photographers, Cartoonists

Huntington High School’s student led newspaper is gearing up for what editors, writers, photographers and faculty advisors anticipate is going to be a great year. The Dispatch is published quarterly with a special edition issued for graduation in June.

 Huntington's Key Club chapter is one of Long Island's oldest and most active (1)
September 5, 2024

Huntington Key Club Chapter Ready for Community Service

Huntington High School’s Key Club chapter is one of Long Island’s oldest and most active. More than 100 students are expected to participate in the organization’s activities this year. The group is led by eight enthusiastic club veterans.

 Huntington High School junior Emma Polinsky.
September 5, 2024

Busy Summer Sets Stage for Emma Polinsky’s Junior Year

It was a busy, but fun summer vacation for Emma Polinsky. The Huntington High School junior always makes good use of her time, pursuing activities that help her grow in every possible way.

 Huntington High School's student government leaders are working tirelessly on their goals
September 5, 2024

HHS Student Government Officers Ready to Serve

Huntington High School student government officers are ready to their part in making 2024/25 a great school year for everyone in the building. The group is committed to serving their fellow students and they are working hard already on a variety of special events.

 Huntington High School club advisors have been appointed. (Darin Reed photo.)
September 4, 2024

Trustees Appoint HHS Club Faculty Advisors

The Huntington High School Varsity Club’s executive board is comprised of athletes on every grade level that have been suggested by Blue Devil coaching staff members. The leaders welcome the opinions and feedback of all junior varsity and varsity athletes about their experience and the specific needs of their respective teams and programs.

 Senior Devon St. John is president of the Huntington High School Varsity Club.
September 3, 2024

Varsity Club Officers Welcome Athletes’ Opinions

The Huntington High School Varsity Club’s executive board is comprised of athletes on every grade level that have been suggested by Blue Devil coaching staff members. The leaders welcome the opinions and feedback of all junior varsity and varsity athletes about their experience and the specific needs of their respective teams and programs.

 Beautiful Huntington High School at dawn. (Darin Reed photo.)
August 30, 2024

Huntington High School Faculty Gathers

The Huntington High School faculty gathered together on Wednesday for the first time in more than two months. The theme of the meeting was “educating with equity, empathy and excellence.”

 Huntington's freshmen seminar included 121 incoming ninth graders.
August 30, 2024

Seminar Program Proves Useful for Incoming Freshmen

This year’s seminar program for incoming ninth graders at Huntington High School provided three days of valuable activities. The 14th annual initiative’s goal was to provide students with tools essential to their transition into the building.

 Huntington's Habitat for Humanity chapter has been very active over the past two decades
August 21, 2024

H-ton Habitat for Humanity Ready to Make a Difference

Soon after being hired by the Huntington UFSD to work as a dean of students at Huntington High School in 2003, Robert Gilmor III took the necessary steps to establish a Habitat for Humanity chapter.

 Science teacher Marlo Romero presented the New World Club scholarships.
August 16, 2024

New World Club Presents Scholarships

Huntington High School’s New World Club presented 15 scholarships to graduating seniors during a ceremony in the school auditorium.

 Huntington High School will host a freshman orientation on Monday, August 26. (Darin Reed photo
August 12, 2024

Huntington High School Freshman Orientation Set

Incoming Huntington High School freshmen and their parents will participate in an orientation program at the school on Monday, August 26. The program will begin with introductory remarks in the auditorium at 9:30 a.m. by new Principal Rochelle Brown and Assistant Principals Gamal Smith and Patricia Avelli.

 Rochelle C. Brown is the new principla at Huntington High School
August 7, 2024

Rochelle Brown Named Huntington High School Principal

Rochelle C. Brown has been appointed as Huntington High School’s new principal. She succeeds longtime building leader Brenden Cusack, who was appointed assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction earlier this summer.

 Best Lawyer Award winner Alexandra Boeckmann with federal judges Joseph F. Bianco and Alan S. Trust.
July 24, 2024

H-ton Sophomore Wins Federal Court Institute Honors

Huntington sophomore Alexandra Boeckmann is quickly developing into one of the high school’s brightest stars. The teenager recently completed the Eastern District of New York Justice Institute at which her three man team won the mock trial competition and she captured the “Top Gun Award for Best Lawyer Overall Performance.”

 Blue Devil Stadium was packed for Huntington's 163rd commencement exercises. (Darin Reed photo.)
July 1, 2024

Huntington High School’s Class of 2024 Graduates

Few communities can match the love that Huntington has for its kids, that was evident last Friday night as a crowd in excess of 2,500 turned out for Huntington High School’s 163rd commencement exercises.

 Huntington junior Grey Hodgkinson.
June 10, 2024

HHS Student Government Officers Set for New Year

Grey Hodgkinson loves animals so the Wilson Tech-Manor Plains campus half-day veterinary medical assisting program fits the interests of the Huntington High School junior perfectly.


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About Huntington High School

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Huntington Pride

The staff members at Huntington High School pride themselves in providing a challenging academic environment as well as opportunities for leadership, citizenship and service. The instructional programs address all levels of performance. The school offers a large selection of Advanced Placement courses in all disciplines.

Rich Curriculum

The foreign language program in French, Italian, Latin and Spanish offers advanced, honors and AP level courses with an option to acquire college credits. The academic support services provided at the high school are specific and focused. Numerous extra help programs are offered by teachers both before and after school. Walk in tutoring is available in all major subjects during all lunch periods.

Special Education programs range from teacher consultant models to life skills. The high school offers both ENL and bilingual classes (math and science) to ELL students. In addition, there is an after school alternative program provided to support those students who need to make-up credits.  

Extras and Special Interests

Arts, music and physical education programs are among the best and most competitive in the country. Students choose from an extensive and creative list of electives and are afforded the opportunity to join over 40 student activities. Career exploration is provided through a well-delineated internship program that allows all 11th and 12th grade students to pursue special interests. Active student groups focus on community services that teach compassion, empathy, and social responsibility.

Creativity

The honor societies combine academic excellence with the responsibility to share talents and skills with other students throughout the district who need support in specific content areas. Drama productions provide a showcase for the magnificent talent of gifted students, exceptional staff and a stage crew that is organized, creative and efficient. The school newspaper, The Dispatch, shares provocative and insightful ideas.

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Onwards and Upwards

The guidance department and the college counseling center provide students and their families with information intended to aid them in making the best possible course choices. Each year Huntington seniors are accepted by the most competitive colleges and universities in the country including Yale, Cornell, Harvard, the U.S. Naval Academy, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Duke, Fordham, Columbia, Lehigh, Tufts, Vanderbilt and many others. Huntington prides itself in assisting students to gain acceptance to the college that can best meet their needs and interests.

Tradition of Excellence

Through the monthly Pride Award program, teachers nominate and recognize a large number of students who are working diligently to improve their academic performance. It is through the efforts of dedicated teachers, staff members and devoted parents that the school is able to provide a challenging and supportive environment for all students.

Huntington High School’s tradition of excellence and social responsibility will continue to provide the foundation from which the community’s youth will draw strength and inspiration.

Huntington High School Leadership

Brendan Cusack

Rochelle C. Brown

Principal

Rochelle C. Brown has been Huntington High School’s principal since August 2024. She came to the district after serving as Uniondale High School’s assistant principal for the past three years. Prior to that she was an assistant principal at Roosevelt High School for nearly three years. She began her career as a science teacher in Queens.

Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish having earned both at City College of New York. She obtained a Master of Science in Education degree at Pace University and studied for her administrative certification at The College of St. Rose.

Ms. Brown has also served as an attendance teacher, dean of safety and student culture and lead science teacher. She taught science on 6-8 grade level, including Living Environment and Earth Science Regents along with honors science.

Fluent in written and spoken Spanish, Ms. Brown began her administrative career at Northside Charter High School in Brooklyn where she supervised the science and guidance departments along with the deans and security personnel.

At Roosevelt, Ms. Brown created the high school’s master schedule for more than 1,000 students, supervised social studies, ENL, world language, music, chemistry, geometry and family and consumer science teachers as well as the Advanced Placement program. She managed the building’s website and Twitter page.

At Uniondale, Ms. Brown oversaw the science, guidance, speech and multi-media specialist departments, was the testing coordinator for Regents, state field tests and the PSAT and chaired the scholarship committee.

Ms. Brown maintains memberships in the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the School Administrators Association of New York.

Gamal Smith

Gamal Smith

Assistant Principal

Gamal Smith has been an assistant principal at Huntington High School since July 2015. Mr. Smith obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and pre-med studies at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, where he also played on the varsity basketball team for four years. He earned a Master of Science degree at Mercy College in the Bronx and studied for his state administrative certification at Touro College in Manhattan.

Prior to joining Huntington’s administrative ranks, Mr. Smith worked as a teacher and lab instructor at Richmond Hill High School and John Adams High School, where he also served as dean of students. He was assistant principal at John W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport, dean of students/discipline at Brooklyn Lab School, assistant principal and science department chairman at Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School in the Bronx, assistant principal at PS 212 in the Bronx and dean of students and a science teacher at PS 254 in the Bronx. He was also principal of Nassau BOCES PATH (Positive Alternative Twilight High School) for a year.

Mr. Smith has worked for several years as the assistant principal and principal of the Western Suffolk BOCES summer school program.

Over the years Mr. Smith has helped spearhead many initiatives at schools where he has worked, including Saturday, after school, extended day and early college awareness programs and science fairs and expos.

Patricia Avelli

Patricia Avelli

Assistant Principal

Patricia Avelli was appointed assistant principal at Huntington High School effective February 5, 2024.

Ms. Avelli has taught mathematics at Huntington High School since September 2011. She obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees at Adelphi University in May 2006 and May 2007, respectively. She studied for her state administrative certification at Stony Brook University.

The educator has taught a variety of courses at the high school, including Beacon pre-calculus, pre-calculus honors, intermediate algebra inclusion, financial algebra, Common Core algebra and AIS, Common Core algebra inclusion, pre-calculus BC honors, intergraded algebra and AIS and algebra II honors.

Named a Distinguished Teacher in 2022, Ms. Avelli served as the Class of 2022 faculty advisor. She has been the National Honor Society advisor since 2017. The classroom veteran was previously the Math Honor Society advisor from 2014-2017.

While studying for her state administrative certification, Ms. Avelli interned with Huntington High School Principal Brenden Cusack. She has mentored new teachers, served on grading, scholarship and interview committees and was a member of the high school’s Leadership Team and Shared Decision Making Committee.

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September, 2024

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September, 2024

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1790

Grades

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Blue Devils

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