The Board of Education Meeting from Wednesday, January 12th 2022 can be rewatched from the Youtube link below. Other information from this board meeting can be found below.

Board of Education Meeting

January 12th

Board of Education Meeting from January 12th, 2022

The Kindergarten Information Night had been postponed to March 14th. 

New Date for

Kindergarten Information Night

New Date for Kindergarten Information Night - English/Spanish

In an effort to expedite the Covid-19 contact tracing process, as well as gather information from parents and staff members, South Huntington School District has recently created a Google survey that allows individuals or families infected with the covid-19 virus to provide updated information of a positive result of a student/staff member in a quick and easy manner.

This information will allow the school district to further contact and evaluate whether or not other individuals within the school building need to quarantine. This will also lessen the amount of time needed for questions that must be asked by a School District representative with regards to information needed by the Suffolk County Department of Health.

Please see the link below or visit the district website’s main page to input any information of a positive covid case. This form does not replace a parent's ability to communicate directly with their child’s principal or for a staff member to communicate directly with their supervisor.

Information about the Positive Covid Case Submission Form.

Covid Case

Submission Form

 Positive Covid Case Submission Form

Click HERE to view the "Test Distribution Letter"

Tests are ready for distribution and can be picked up at WWHS between 1 PM and 5 PM on 1/2/2022.

COVID Test

Kit Distribution

COVID Test Kit Distribution

SHUFSD Letter Regarding COVID Testing - 12/30/21

SHUFSD Letter Regarding

COVID Testing - 12/30/21

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. will be streamed on YouTube for viewing purposes only. The public may attend in person, as well. (301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station)

CHANGE OF LOCATION OF DECEMBER, 8 2021 BOE MEETING

AVISO DE CAMBIO DE UBICACIÓN REUNIÓN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN, 8 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2021

Board Meeting

12/08/2021 at 7:30 P.M.

Board of Education Meeting - 12/08/2021 at 7:30 P.M.

South Huntington is now hiring part-time food service workers.

Looking for a

Part-Time Job?

Looking for a Part-Time Job?

Complete and submit this form to receive a food package

Complete y envíe el formulario para recibir un paquete de comida

The Wildcat

Pantry

The Wildcat Pantry

Information about the Academic Revery Plan

Academic

Recovery Plan

Academic Recovery Plan 2021-2022

Plan de Recuperación

Académica

Plan de Recuperación Académica 2021-2022

Covid Protocols and Procedures (Spanish)  

Information on the Covid protocols and procedures for the 2021-2022 School Year. 

Covid Protocols

and Procedures

Covid Protocols and Procedures

Click here to view South Huntington's Weekly Newsletter!

SHUFSD

Weekly Newsletter

SHUFSD Weekly Newsletter

Submit a request for event coverage and/or to submit stories to be shared by the PR department.

Public Relations

Event & Story Submission

Public Relations Event/Story Submission

Social Emotional learning and Multi Tiered Support Presentation 

Tax Exemptions Public Hearing Presentation

Recap and other information from this Board Meeting.

11/17/2021

Board of Education Meeting - 11/17/2021

Please note registration for Pickleball and Mahjong is FULL

*Class dates for Pickleball and Mahjong have been added for November*


Adult Education is offering in person classes for fall 2021!

Adult Education

Fall 2021

Adult and Continuing Education - Fall 2021

Free Weekly Little Wildcats Preschool Story Time Registration

The South Huntington Union Free School District presents a free community story, song and craft playgroup for preschool age children at Whitman High School!

Little Wildcats is a free community preschool program, which meets for approximately 2 hours on Tuesdays throughout the school year. A certified South Huntington Union Free School District teacher, along with carefully selected high school students, will organize and supervise age-appropriate stories and activities for preschoolers. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other children in the school district while enjoying dynamic activities. The group will meet on Tuesdays from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM at Walt Whitman High School in room 230.

To register for the program contact Mrs. Zamow, Little Wildcat program director, directly at 631-944-0972 or email: 

FREE Weekly Little Wildcats

Preschool Story Time Registration

Little Wildcats September 2021

10/27/2021

Board of Education Meeting - 10/27/2021

10/06/2021 

Board of Education Meeting - 10/06/2021 

SHEF fundraises year-round to support district goals and initiatives, students and staff.

SHEF Faculty Grants

for Wildcat Educators

SHEF Faculty Grants for Wildcat Educators

See the district calendar grid for the 2021/2022 school year here.

2021/2022

Calendar Grid

2021/2022 School Calendar

For assistance with Transportation, please fill out the Google form below:

Please provide as much information as possible, including your child(ren)’s name, address, and school(s).


Transportation

Assistance

Transportation Assistance

A Message from the Mr. Nicholas Ciappetta, Board of Education President

A Message from Mr. Nicholas Ciappetta, Board of Education President

 A Message from Mr. Nicholas Ciappetta

Board of Education President

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program Information - English

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program Information - Spanish

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program Information

UPK Program

Information

UPK Program Information

Click here to schedule an appointment for registration assistance.

Click here for 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration Information

Haga clic aquí para Información para las matriculas de Kindergarten

 Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program Information - Spanish

Online Registration (OLR)

Online Registration (OLR) Info

Social-Emotional Wellness Screener (English)

Evaluador de bienestar socioemocional (Espanol)



In an effort to identify individual students who are or may be at risk of experiencing or demonstrating social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties, the Student Services Department developed a brief screening tool to gather pertinent information that can help direct concerns about your child(ren) to the appropriate support personnel or outside referrals/resource. This screener is not a diagnostic tool. Please complete one form per child. This information is confidential and will be shared only with the appropriate mental health staff and administrator at your child's school.

Durante estos tiempos difíciles, entendemos que el regreso a la escuela puede ser estresante tanto para los niños como para los adultos. Para identificar a los estudiantes pueden estar en riesgo de experimentar dificultades sociales, emocionales y / o de comportamiento, el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles desarrolló un breve cuestionario para recopilar información que nos ayude a dirigir las preocupaciones sobre su hijo al personal de apoyo o recursos externos más adecuados. Este cuestionario no es una herramienta de diagnóstico. Por favor complete un formulario por niño. Esta información es confidencial y se compartirá solo con el personal de salud mental y el administrador apropiados en la escuela de su hijo.

Social Emotional

Wellness Screener

Social Emotional Wellness Screener

Welcome to South Huntington School Nutrition Services!

South Huntington

Food & Nutrition Services

South Huntington Food & Nutrition Services

The 2021-2022 Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs has been completed and is ready for review. Should you wish to request a meeting to review the application, please contact Dr. John Murphy in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at 631-812-3801 by August 30, 2021.

Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs 2021-2022

Consolidated Application for

ESSA-Funded Programs 

SHUFSD 2021-22 Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs 

Our Mission Statement

Twenty-two South Huntington students have been chosen for the 2022 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) All-County Festivals. The district would like to thank its fine music teachers and the families of these talented students for all of their hard work!  Congratulations to the following students who were selected. We are proud that they will be representing the South Huntington community in the annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival this March. 

We are honored to announce South Huntington's students who have been selected for the SCMEA All-County Music Festival in March.

Twenty-Two Students Selected 

for SCMEA's 2022 All-County Festival

Twenty-Two Students Selected for SCMEA's 2022 All-County Festival

From Jefferson County in upstate New York, Shannon Zaykoski joins our district as Birchwood’s new band teacher!

Ms. Zaykoski attended Crane School of Music and graduated in 2014, then pursuing her master’s degree at Boston University, which she gained in 2017. She taught fourth and fifth-grade band with experience in general music in upstate New York for seven years before returning to Long Island in July. Ms. Zaykoski was hired in May and began her teaching in the district in September at the start of this school year.

“I feel so welcomed, they’re not kidding when they call it the Disney World district,” Ms. Zaykoski said. “Everyone’s so friendly,” she added.

Coming up, Ms. Zaykoski is preparing the fifth graders for their concert on February 3rd, where they will perform two pieces at Walt Whitman High School.

Outside of her teaching, Ms. Zaykoski is assisting the Maplewood Intermediate School theater program with the 

. She loves musical theater, and has performed before, along with experience with playing in the pit. Throughout her own musical education, she played the French horn.

Ultimately, she loves softball and used to coach a junior varsity team. She also loves to read, spend time with family, and cook.

From Houston, Texas, Lisa Morabito joins our district as Oakwood’s new music teacher!

Ms. Morabito grew up in Syracuse, NY, and earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees at the Crane School of Music. She was a student teacher in Long Island before moving to Texas where she taught general music in the Klein District. Ms. Morabito then moved to Smithtown, wanting to come back to Long Island. She started teaching at the beginning of this school year, and has been thoroughly enjoying it.

“It’s like a dream being here,” Ms. Morabito said. “There’s such a great support system here, everyone has been amazing and the kids are amazing,” she added.

Some of the second graders performed in their winter concert sing-along before the holiday break, and the rest will perform in their spring concert. Currently, Ms. Morabito is helping as the director for their theater program at the school, where the students will perform 

Ms. Morabito played the French horn during her college years, and outside of teaching, she loves being outdoors, especially hiking and taking her dog on walks. She does a bit of photography as well, and joined a community orchestra where she continues to play the French horn.

We look forward to the wonderful music to be heard from our elementary students under the direction of our new teachers!

South Huntington welcomes our new elementary music teachers at Oakwood and Birchwood!

Introducing New Elementary Music

Teachers to South Huntington

Introducing New Elementary Music Teachers to South Huntington

Walt Whitman High School and South Huntington School District are proud to recognize four exceptional students for their recent work with the Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition presented by various research topics to be featured on TedEd Student Talks. Whitman students 

 each sought out to inform others about important topics ranging from healthy food choices and economic accessibility to anxiety and epigenetics.

The student's involvement with the Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition helped spearhead their research endeavors. The mission of the Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition’s student program is to plant the seeds of environmental health education and advocacy. Their programs focus on health risks and the importance of environmental research to provide a wealth of knowledge related to the causation of chronic diseases. “It’s amazing seeing these young ladies do this and the personal connections they’ve made,” shared Dr, Matthew Murphy, Supervisor of Math, Science, Technology Education, Business Education & Instructional Technology. “This is a great accomplishment and it’s exciting to see their work be published and featured.”

Each student chose topics that felt personal to them, making their research applicable within their own lives and relatable to others. Junior student and environmental health ambassador 

 chose to delve into the economic issues that affect food choices throughout the country. Lack of access to healthy choices due to financial burden becomes the cause of health deficits in lower income households that lead to worsening issues over time. “Low-income areas don’t have the same access to healthy foods and resources, so there are high rates of obesity and health issues,” Zahra shared in her TedEd presentation. The inspiration for this research topic came from her own experience growing up eating quick and easy to acquire meals that in turn affected her body. In her research, Zahra discusses how the government plays a role in subsidizing ingredients commonly used in fast food chains, explaining the reason fast food is so cheap. Zahra further explained how the problem is not lack of food but rather economic and financial instability. If healthy foods are consistently priced higher than fast food, lower-income areas will continue to lack the resources to allow them access to healthy foods and thus resulting in greater risk of health issues. There are options for those seeking improvements in their overall nutrition and fortunately, Zahra did exceptional work in presenting her recommendations on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Stress and anxiety also play a huge role in our overall health. Regardless of whether or not someone is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, all people have felt some degree of anxiety and stress in their lives. Senior 

 shared her story of how generalized anxiety disorder presented itself and how her experience helped change her perspective on mental health. Common beliefs often come from the stigmas around mental illnesses and disorders due to inaccurate media depictions. Stigmas can make those afflicted feel uneasy in seeking help and expressing themselves, often worsening symptoms and delaying treatment. In her research, Erin discusses how America is the 7th most stressed country in the world. “We live in a society that prioritizes climbing the labor ladder,” Erin shared. Many people do not consider stress and mental health to be environmental issues. Our bodies produce a cascade of stress hormones that lead to physiological changes and cause us to engage in habits that can lead to long-term damage. Because of the recurring stigmas against youth mental health, it took Erin 5 years to receive a proper diagnosis. Anxiety manifests in several ways, whether it be through intrusive worries and thoughts. Erin notes how stigma impacts every aspect of society, causing fear to seek mental health care for concern over retaliation. Her research and work within her own experiences have allowed her the opportunity to prioritize mental health and through her presentation, she encourages others “to do your own research to address the stigma.”

 also took anxiety into consideration in their research on epigenetics. Epigenetics describes how environmental exposures can change your genetic expression which may be inherited by your children. Stress and anxiety can impact all aspects of health and through their research in epigenetics, they discuss the impact such stress can have on future generations. Ira goes on in explaining how stress can raise cortisol levels that often contribute to the development of diseases, and so our goal should be to minimize stress to reduce these levels. By identifying stressors and eliminating them wherever possible, it becomes easier to self-regulate and tackle these anxieties. Stress is not always a quick fix, for example, economic disparities, but there are aspects of our lives that we have control of and can help to minimize stress for the betterment of ourselves and future generations.

Congratulations to these students on representing Walt Whitman in the TedEd Student Talks series! We thank Ira Dubey, Salma Laraki, Erin Torres, and Zahra Choudry for bringing these important topics to the forefront and providing ways to improve our health, both physically and mentally.

Research students from WWHS worked closely with the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition and were featured on TED-Ed Student Talks.

WWHS Students Featured in

TED-Ed Student Talks

WWHS Students Featured in TED-Ed Student Talks

The 31st Annual Frank Gugliotta Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament was held over the winter recess at Walt Whitman’s North Gymnasium.

It was a successful two days over winter break as Walt Whitman High School hosted the annual tournament in honor of Class of 1973 Frank Gugliotta. Day 1 matchups started with Jericho versus St. Mary’s and a tough overtime loss for the Wildcats as they went up against Farmingdale in the second game of the day. On day 2 of the tournament, Whitman claimed third place in the consolation game against St. Mary’s, which lead up to the anticipated championship matchup of Jericho against Farmingdale. Farmingdale prevailed with the 56-45 win to claim this year’s championship title.

Congratulations to Farmingdale on claiming the title of 2021 Gugliotta Tournament Champions! Congratulations to Jericho on coming in second place and to our Walt Whitman Wildcats taking third.

A huge shout-out goes to All-Tournament MVP 

 of Farmingdale, and All-Tournament Team players 

We appreciate all of our teams for participating and our staff for making this year’s event possible.

Congratulations to All-Tournament MVP Dylan Mingo of Farmingdale, and All-Tournament Team players Jackson McEarchen of St. Mary’s, Chris Silverio of Walt Whitman, Ryan Kim of Jericho, and Ryan Woodland of Farmingdale.

Walt Whitman High School hosted the annual Frank Gugliotta Basketball Tournament over winter break. 

The 2021 Gugliotta

Basketball Tournament

The 2021 Gugliotta Basketball Tournament

Before the holidays during Computer Science Week, WWHS students from Mrs. Savelli’s and Mr. Feraco’s computer science classes helped our elementary students celebrate The Hour of Code. Coding or programming is an interactive way to create step-by-step instructions to tell the computer what to do. Each day during the week of December 6th, students were introduced to coding and design activities that prompted creativity and new technology skills with help from our high school students. It is wonderful to see our students so engaged and enjoying coding in such an interactive and hands-on way.

A great time was had by all at Maplewood as students are still talking about their high school role models!

Under the direction of Mrs. D'Elia, students completed a week of activities dedicated to improving their coding skills with a special holiday twist.

Birchwood's students were eager to show off their coding creations. 

A huge thank you to students from Walt Whitman High School who went to Countrywood to assist many of the teachers and their students with fun, hands-on coding activities.

We were so impressed by how quickly our youngest students at Oakwood caught on to coding with help from our Whitman computer science students.

Our district's youngest coders celebrated The Hour of Code with help from WWHS computer science students.

Celebrating The

Hour of Code

Celebrating The Hour of Code

Just before the holidays at Walt Whitman High School, Girl Scouts 

were recognized for their community service throughout the pandemic. Each young lady earned the President’s Silver Volunteer Service Award in recognition of their 90 hours of service and contributions. For Emily, that meant completing her community service at an animal rescue, as well as at a local domestic violence shelter. Angelina created and distributed masks at St. Elizabeth’s in Melville to help protect others during the pandemic. As for Paige, she mentored younger Girl Scouts by hosting meetings, bake sales, and completing service within her church community. Thank you Emily, Angelina, and Paige for selflessly helping those in need in our community! 

Congratulating these three young ladies are (left to right) Assistant Superintendent, Dr. John Murphy, WWHS Principal, Mr. Kenneth Costa, and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Vito D’Elia.

Three Girls Scouts at WWHS recieved the President’s Silver Volunteer Service Award in recognition of their 90 hours of service.

WWHS Girl Scouts Recognized

with Volunteer Service Award

WWHS Girl Scouts Recognized with Volunteer Service Award

Maplewood's Annual Holiday Toy Drive is always a big success and one of the first orders of business for the New Student Council. This year the school was able to donate many new toys to children in the community. Tough economic times don’t seem to get in the way of the Maplewood School community’s generosity as students and faculty pulled together to help make this toy drive a huge success. A special thank you to Ms. Hatton and Ms. Garafalo, Maplewood's Student Council Advisors, and to our Huntington Manor Fire Department and their Polar Express.  The Fire Department delivers these new, unwrapped toys with the help of Santa and his friends during their annual holiday toy distribution event.

Thank you Maplewood school community for your generosity!

Maplewood's staff and students donated new, unwrapped toys for distribution in our community to families in need with help from the HMFD.

Maplewood's Annual

Holiday Toy Drive

Maplewood's Annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Winter Concert series at Walt Whitman High School never fails to bring the holiday spirit to our district community. Beginning in early December, the high school hosted our Stimson Middle School Orchestra, Chorus, and Band groups. Their festive ensembles and beautiful holiday sounds prepared us for an additional week of holiday spirit, as our high school musicians brought their talents and spirit to the stage.

Performances by the high school’s orchestral groups and concert bands set the tone for a true holiday festival. Each group performed in Whitman’s North Gym on December 13th to offer space for our musicians and spectators alike. The change in venue offered a large space to be filled with beautiful holiday sounds from our talented musicians, and there was appreciation throughout the room to have been able to witness and hear live holiday music once again.

The Choral Concert commenced in the Performing Arts Center on December 16th to conclude our Winter Concert series. Director Mr. Steven Altinel, along with student-teacher Ms. Kasandra Hanson, directed the beautiful young voices of our high school choral groups. The groups consisted of the Concert Choir, Treble Choir, The Whitman Chorale, and The Voices of Walt Whitman. Accompanist Ms. Melissa Coyle and our talented singers filled the PAC in perfect harmony.

Thank you to each of our performers for bringing the sounds of the holidays back this year, and thank you to everyone who came out in support of the arts in South Huntington!

Stimson Orchestra, Chorus, and Band - Photo Gallery

Walt Whitman Orchestra, Chorus, and Band - Photo Gallery

WWHS Concert Orchestra
Mr. Frank Yolango - Music Director

It was a seasonal delight thanks to our talented musical groups from Stimson and Walt Whitman High School.

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