On Sunday, November 30th, South Huntington hosted another wonderful Winter Wonderland that brought the spirit of the holiday season to the district children, families, and all those involved in making this day such a success. With more than 600 people joining us for one of our district’s favorite holiday traditions, it is no secret that parents, staff members, and students were impressed by Stimson Middle School’s decorated halls and holiday activities put together by our staff and volunteers. 

 

The event gave district children of all ages the opportunity to create holiday crafts, enjoy hot chocolate and decorate ornaments and cookies. This year featured fun activities including a petting zoo, story time, a skating rink, gingerbread bouncy house, and more! Students and their families had the chance to have their photo taken with Santa and winter-themed backgrounds throughout the building, created by Walt Whitman’s Art Honor Society, as a way of remembering this joyful event and celebrating the holiday season.

 

We would like to thank the numerous faculty and staff members who dedicated their time to this special event, including SEPTA, Whitman’s Latino Heritage Club, Art Honor Society and the Girls Leaders Organization for the countless hours they spent preparing the festive scenes and entertaining our youngest district students. We are especially grateful to our maintenance and custodial staff, without whose efforts this event would not be possible. It is amazing to see what can be accomplished when great teachers, administrators, staff, and students are given the room they need to create something special.

 

We would like to thank all of our South Huntington School District families who came out to enjoy this year’s Winter Wonderland event! It’s a wonderful way to kick-off the holiday season, providing our families a way to connect with one another.  We were extremely fortunate to celebrate the holidays with such cheer and enthusiasm from our students and their families. 

 

Special thank yous go out to this year’s Winter Wonderland sponsors!
Ice Rink Sponsor: Lincoln, Michael C. Alcamo, Cardinal Control Systems, and Nickerson
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Santa’s Photo Booth Sponsor: Branch Interior Services, Commercial Instrumentation Services, and Renu Contracting & Restoration 
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Pizza Sponsor: Alex Orthodontics
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Arts & Crafts Sponsor: Advanced Door Solutions and Eliot Lonardo of Signature Premier Properties
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Hot Chocolate Sponsor: Wegman’s Food Markets 
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Winter Wonderland Partner: Standard Advisors Group
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Thank you for the Pizza: Victor’s Pizza & Pasta House

 

See more photos here!

 

 

For all families and individuals who had their photo taken with Santa, your FREE digital download is now available! Please follow the directions below to begin your FREE download:

1. See photos at the Winter Wonderland 2025 Santa Photo Gallery
2. Find the photo(s) you wish to download and click on the download button at the top of the image (or on the bottom when hovering over the image in the gallery).
3. If downloading on your phone, you can press and hold down the image and save to your phone’s photo gallery. 
    

 

On the Friday before, Wegman’s generously donated marshmallows, hot cocoa, cups, and 80 gallons of milk so our Latino Heritage Club members could seamlessly heat up delicious hot chocolate for all to enjoy.

 

Everyone had a chance to get their photo taken with Santa, while also letting him know what they want for Christmas!

 

Gorgeous balloon displays by Angie’s Party Designs, and Walt Whitman’s Art Honor Society transforming the middle school with their artwork, made for perfect photo opportunities throughout the building. 

 

Students and families enjoyed ice skating inside the middle school gymnasium.

 

Our youngest visitors had a blast decorating cookies and ornaments with help from our high school and middle school volunteers. 

 

It was fun and festive to jump around in the inflatable bounce houses brought in by Mac Bounce Party Rentals.