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Seven CHS filmmakers Joined by Dr. Cox for Premiere of 'Names, Not Numbers'

The students interviewed Holocaust survivors Sol Ginzburg and Edith Gross for the project

Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps Visits CHS to Teach Cardiology Topics

The EMTs brought a LUCAS device that does the chest compressions for patients in cardiac arrest and had the students operate it

District Celebrates Chamber Orchestras with String Night

CMS will host a district-wide Jazz Night on April 2 and Vocal Night on April 9, both at 7 p.m.

Burr Hosts 'Power of Words' as Students, Teacher Read on Stages

“Your superpower is your voice,” principal Dan Ciccone said. “Share your words.”

SCOPE Honors Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox with Administrator Service Award

Dr. Cox was recognized for Commack’s innovative approach to education

Wood Park Goes Green in Advance of Earth Day

Not only were the primary students dressed in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, they also did their part to help the environment

Adam Graves Inspires CMS Sports Management Students with Talk on Leadership

Graves discussed the importance of leadership traits including having humility and being respectful and inclusionary

CHS' Peter Myers Appointed to State Financial Literacy Advisory Committee

Commack truly is paving the way for financial literacy curriculum to be implemented throughout the state

Five CHS Researchers Earn Grand Awards in Long Island Science & Engineering Fair

Mehek S. advances to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, in May

Student Leaders Head to Albany to Advocate for Commack

The legislative advocacy committee met with state senator Mario Mattera and assemblymen Keith Brown and Michael Fitzpatrick

CHS Junior Earns Girl Scouts' Gold Award

Samantha S. devoted more than 80 hours to completing her service project, which involved creating a sustainable fruit and vegetable garden

Spanish Honor Society Visits Manhattan for Performance, Cuisine

The CHS students watched “En El Tiempo de las Mariposas” at the Repertorio Español

English Honor Society Students Decorate 'Limerick Lane'

The students wrote their own limericks and researched and reprinted others

CHS Engineers Prove Sturdy Performers at Brookhaven National Laboratory Bridge Competition

The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of principles of physics and engineering

Jazz Messengers, Grandfriends Visit Kings Park Senior Citizens

The event including the jazz musicians performing as well as dancing

Curtain Goes Up on Frozen Jr. at CMS

Family members and friends are invited to evening performances on Saturday and Sunday evening

Student Trio Earn SCMEA Recognition

Dylan C. and Aemilia L. from CMS and Jayson J. from Sawmill have been awarded $500 scholarships from SCMEA to study music this summer

CHS Mock Trial Team Successfully Argues Case Before District Judge

Judge Jacobs praised both sides’ arguments after ruling on the case, particularly citing the CHS closing remarks

Burr Hosts Basketball Knockout to Support ALS Association

Every grade participated, raising $555

CHS Hosts Mini College Fair

Be sure to join us in the evening on March 26 at 6 p.m. when students and families are invited to the College and Career Fair

Burr Celebrates Pi Day with Pies

Pi Day is annually celebrated on 3/14. And Burr took it to a new level on Friday.

Sawmill Fourth Graders Visit Smithtown Historical Society

The students had the opportunity to make candles by dipping wicks in hot wax, write with a quill and play with a Jacob's ladder

Wood Park Little Chefs Create Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Drizzle

For the kebabs, they cut fruits, including bananas, strawberries and apples, and placed them on skewers

Christine Dennis Recognized with Commack Star Award

Christine Dennis stepped into the library media specialist role at North Ridge and Burr three years ago. More accurately, she dove into the role.

Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox to Receive Pair of Service Awards

Dr. Cox will be presented a SCOPE Administrator Service Award and the 2025 Matinecock Boy Scout Excellence in Education award