The litany of talented acts at this year’s South Huntington Festival of the Arts truly shined a light on our district’s distinct Fine Arts program. Parents and community members, with South Huntington’s young musicians, poets and artists leading the way, enjoyed a gallery-like setting where the creativity of our students could be marveled at and appreciated through an array of musical acts, performances, and displays. 

Those in attendance were welcomed into the high school’s South Cafeteria to enjoy artwork created by students at each grade level. Upperclassmen artwork was on display in the Vicki L. Dollin Art Gallery, and the space perfectly showcased the talents of our high school’s visual artists. It was a seamless set up that allowed spectators to enjoy many musical and live performances in the outdoor courtyard, while also having the ability to view artwork in between acts. 

The featured performances included Stimson’s Jazz Cats, Birchwood and Maplewood’s combined theater groups, the Silas Wood Select Choir, Whitman’s Jazz Band, Chorale, and much, much more. The courtyard outside of Whitman’s South Cafeteria gave performers and spectators plenty of fresh air and space to enjoy the many talented acts by our students on the beautiful afternoon. 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to South Huntington's amazing team of teachers, administrators, artists, musicians, vocalists, dancers, poets, and actors whose talents created a spectacular Festival of the Arts event for 2025! Thank you to our district's Music, Art & Dance Chairperson 7-12, Mr. Matthew Hoffman for coordinating the numerous performances and creative displays. A special thank you to our Facilities Department, without whose efforts and hard work, this Festival could not have been possible. Bravo to all whose talents and dedication provided an extraordinary celebration of the Arts in our district! We appreciate the dedication all have shown to keep arts in South Huntington alive and well.  

See more photos from this year’s event here.

Students and their families appreciated artwork displayed throughout Walt Whitman’s South Cafeteria.

The Silas Wood/Stimson Intramural Band performed in the courtyard.

Oakwood’s Theater Program put on an adorably cozy performance titled Pajama Party.

Walt Whitman’s dancers performed at the outdoor venue.

The Maplewood Chorus, under the direction of Ms. Jenn Belisle, impressed guests.

The Vicki Dollin Art Gallery featured AP and upperclassmen artwork, including drawings, paintings and ceramic pieces.

Senior Abigail Burkitt shared one of her original poems at this year’s event.

Countrywood’s Theater Program performed “We’re Swamped” with some lively characters!

Birchwood and Maplewood Theater Programs joined forces to perform snippets from their Dr. Seuss-inspired production.

High school orchestra students created a wonderful ambiance out in the courtyard.