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The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team had a shutout win at their senior game against Copiague on Tuesday.

Spring Sports Recap

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Training and tryouts for fall sports began on August 23rd this summer.

Pre-Season Preps Athletes for Fall

Our student-athletes are looking forward to a full schedule of sports this fall.

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(left to right) Superintendent of Business and District Operations, Dr. Vito D’Elia, Principal Dr. John Murphy, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Dave Bennardo, and Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and Curriculum, Dr. Joe Centamore, congratulated over 50 of Walt Whitman’s PTA Scholarship Award recipients, including Salutatorian Grace Buckshaw pictured above.

PTA Awards Scholarships to Whitman's Exceptional S

Congratulations to all of our PTA Scholarship Award recipients!

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The marching band's "Dia De Los Muertos" performance got them first place at the weekend competition at Copiague.

WWHS Marching Band Places First in Copiague

Congratulations to Walt Whitman for placing first at the Copiague marching band competition!

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Grace Weigele commits to running Track & Field for Stony Brook University next year.

Grace Weigele Signs with Stony Brook University

Congratulations to Grace Weigele for committing to run Track & Field at Stony Brook University!

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Meet South Huntington School District's new administrators!

Meet South Huntington's New Administrators

Join us on Monday, August 16th at 6PM at the James Kaden Administrative Offices to meet South Huntin

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Community
It was the City versus the Country in the 71st Annual Girls’ Sports Night at Walt Whitman High School.

The 71st Annual Girls' Sports Night

The Walt Whitman High School Girl's Leaders Organization presents its 71st Annual Girls' Sports Nigh

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Andaluz the Artist Creates Mural Celebrating Diver

We are grateful for many years to come enjoying this beautiful work of art at Walt Whitman!

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Walt Whitman High School's former Administrative Dean is now proudly serving as one of the high school's new assistant principals.

Mr. Jose Castillo, Walt Whitman's New Assistant Pr

Mr. Jose Castillo, Whitman's former Administrative Dean, will now be serving as Assistant Principal.

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Junior wide receiver Chris Silverio made "The Catch" to give the Wildcats the lead with 16 seconds left in the game on Saturday.

Weekend Win for the Wildcats

Walt Whitman High School Varsity Football vs. Ward Melville

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Boy’s Track & Field Coach Rob Conroy demonstrated triple jump drills as his athletes resumed training for winter competition.

Winter Sports Resume With 8-Week Season

Sports considered low- or moderate- risk resumed practices as of Jan 4th, with an 8-week Winter Seas

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Dr. John Murphy (left) joins French teacher Dr. Eikenaar (right) in congratulating her students who ranked among the top 20 nationally and among top 15 in the Suffolk Chapter.

Le Grand Concours 2021 Winners

Félicitation to all the students who represented Walt Whitman High School in the 2021 National Frenc

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Maplewood's former principal, Dr. Gayle Steele, is now serving as South Huntington's Assistant Superintendent of Instruction & Curriculum for Elementary Education K-6

Dr. Gayle Steele, Assistant Superintendent of Inst

Dr. Gayle Steele now proudly serves as South Huntington's Assistant Superintendent of Instruction &

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students holding their christmas cakes

Panettone di Natale Contest 2020

Thank you to our students who participated in Whitman's traditional Panettone di Natale Contest!

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Top hurdler, Aniyah Walters, is Ivy League bound as she signs to run Track & Field for Cornell University next year! The impressive senior was joined by her family and (back left to right) Athletic Director Dr. Jim Wright, Coach Herbert, Coach Shepard, and Principal John Murphy.

Aniyah Walters Commits to Cornell

WWHS senior and one of New York State’s top hurdlers, Aniyah Walters, commits to running Track & Fie

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Maplewood Intermediate School's new Principal, Mr. William Hender.

Welcome Mr. William Hender, Maplewood's New Princi

Welcome to the South Huntington family, Mr. Hender!

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The Varsity Wrestling team had a big win against Lindenhurst at their last home match.

Varsity Wrestling Winter Highlights

Varsity Wrestling Winter 2021 Highlights

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WWHS February Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's February Students of the Month!

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Josh Muellers, playing Mr. Boddy's butler Wadsworth, was nominated for Best Actor.

Hunting-Tony Awards High School Production of Clue

Hunting-Tony Awards High School Production of Clue

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Troy Bolton, played by sixth-grader Landon Forlenza, is best known as being the captain of the East High Wildcats basketball team who discovers his love for singing.

Silas and Stimson Stars Shine in Musical

Silas Wood and Stimson Middle School present Disney's High School Musical Junior!

Stimson

Music & Arts
Bob and Rob of Bob Murphy’s Violin Shop at Murphy’s Music congratulate violin scholarship recipient Valeria Bruzual, alongside her father.

Violin Scholarship Awarded to Valeria Bruzual

Congratulations to WWHS Junior Valeria Bruzual on being the recipient of the Violin Scholarship from

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Stimson Principal Ed Smith (right) and Assistant Principal Anthony Sansotta present their school’s teacher of the year, Dana Allen.

Spotlight on Stimson's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Stimson Middle School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Dana Allen!

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Image of students with their winning Christmas cakes.

Tradition Kept With French Log Cake Contest

Congratulations to our French students who participated in the Bûche de Noël Contest!

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The Wildcats opened their playing season with a win at their home scrimmage against North Babylon last Friday.

Varsity Football Gears Up For Season Ahead

Intense summer workouts and a scrimmage win puts Whitman's football players on the right track for t

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Walt Whitman Italian teacher, Mrs. Stefanelli-Fasano, standing with Gold Medal winners Joshua Alms (Level 4) and Rachel Adam (Level 2).

National Italian Exam Winners Recognized

Congratulations to our Italian students who represented Walt Whitman in the National Italian High Sc

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Theatre Honor Society members and new inductees performed the student run production of Twelve Angry Jurors on the night of the induction ceremony.

Theatre Honor Society Induction and Showcase 2021

Congratulations to the new inductees and to the cast and crew of the student run production of Twelv

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Victor Vilorio scored for the Wildcats to secure the win against Sachem East on Friday.

Home and Away Wins for Boys Varsity Soccer

Boys Varsity Soccer defeated Sachem East at home and Lindenhurst on the road this past week.

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The Walt Whitman High School junior secured a spot on the USA Junior National Team with his gold medal win in karate.

Coraizaca Wins Gold at USA Nationals

Congratulations to Kaiet Coraizaca for placing first in the USA National Championships in Chicago!

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Fall Sports Recap - Week of 4/6/21

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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The 2021-2022 Walt Whitman High School Marching Band.

Marching Band Set for Season of Competition

After a successful band camp, the WWHS Marching Band is ready for a new season of competition.

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Congratulations to Walt Whitman’s Grant Biederman on throwing a perfect game on Saturday, striking out 11 to shut out Hills East 5 - 0.

Biederman Pitches Perfect Game

Senior Grant Biederman fired a historic no-hitter against Hills East with 11 strikeouts over the wee

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Principal John Murphy (left) and Assistant Principal Jon Varlamos (right) congratulate their May Students of the Month.

WWHS May Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's May Students of the Month!

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The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team finished their regular season with a record of 12-4, defeating Northport Wednesday night 3 sets to 0, and are heading to the playoffs Saturday. 

Fall Sports Recap - Week of 4/12/21

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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This year we are especially proud to see over 160 students receive the Principal's List Award, which is more than triple the amount of previous graduating classes.

Class of 2021 Principal's List

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's Class of 2021 Principal's List Award recipients!

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Walt Whitman High School's former Administrative Dean is now proudly serving as one of the high school's new assistant principals.

Dr. Kendall Richards, Walt Whitman's New Assistant

Dr. Kendall Richards, Whitman's former Administrative Dean, will now be serving as Assistant Princip

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Image of Group B Students of the Month

WWHS September Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's September Students of the Month!

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Whitman’s Varsity dancers present their individual and group awards.

Varsity Dance Team Receives NDA Recognition

Congratulations to Whitman’s Varsity Dance team on receiving notable awards and recognition at their

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The Girls Varsity Badminton team defeated Smithtown East 8-1 on Wednesday, extending its league undefeated streak to 24 games!

Spring Sports First Week Recap

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Image of VY premier 2020

Video Yearbook 2020 Recap

Walt Whitman's Class of 2020 experienced VY day like never before.

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Walt Whitman High School Graduation 2017

Walt Whitman High School's 90th Commencement Cerem

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

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Principal of WWHS, Mr. Costa (left), and Assistant Principal of Guidance, Mr. Blair (right), congratulate Whitman’s Semifinalists, Ira Dubey and Joshua Alms.

Whitman's National Merit Semifinalists Announced

Congratulations to seniors Ira Dubey and Joshua Alms for qualifying as Semifinalists in the 2022 Nat

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Scholarships & Awards
Operation RAYS Recycling Around Your School

Operation RAYS - Recycling Around Your School

Senior Elisa Hustedt proposes her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Operation RAYS, to encourage recycl

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Community
As the beloved high school principal takes on his new position as Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, we congratulate Dr. John Murphy on his hard earned achievements!

Walt Whitman's Former Principal Receives Doctorate

Congratulations, Dr. John Murphy!

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Group B Students of the Month for October

WWHS October Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's Students of the Month for October!

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Virtual Winter Wonderland

Click here with your sounds on to experience our first ever Virtual Winter Wonderland!

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Community
Representatives from the Unity Church of Huntington, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County - Service Unit 12, the Forum of Indian Women on Long Island, Masjid Noor Mosque, and STAPLES of Plainview donated an abundance of backpacks filled with essential school supplies for our students.

Community Contributions Ensure Students are Suppli

This is the 21st consecutive year that South Huntington School District has received gracious donati

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For her Eagle Scout service project, Summer Levinsky refurbished the Theatre Department’s dressing room, a signature safe haven during her time at Walt Whitman High School.

Whitman Alumna Named First Female Eagle Scout

Walt Whitman graduate, Summer Levinsky, is the first female in Suffolk County to become an Eagle Sco

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WWHS 2020 Graduate

Spotlight on the WWHS 90th Commencement Ceremonies

The plan to give our graduates a memorable send-off made the beautiful July weekend a worthwhile and

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Latino Heritage Club members volunteered their time to read bilingually to primary students enrolled in the dual language program.

Story Time with Latino Heritage Club

We hope that you enjoy this small clip from our heartfelt Story Time with Latino Heritage Club.

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Many of Walt Whitman's graduating seniors were among the recipients of over 200 scholarships, both from colleges and universities and through private and public organizations.

Senior Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's seniors on receiving these well-earned scholarships!

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Girls Varsity Track Winter Highlights

Girls Varsity Track & Field Winter 2021 Highlights

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South Huntington's new School Transportation Supervisor, Mrs. Laura Brothers.

Welcome Laura Brothers, South Huntington School Di

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Laura Brothers to our South Huntington family!

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Image of students working The Wildcat Den

The Wildcat Den is Open for Business!

Walt Whitman High School's new school store is now open!

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Assistant Principal Tom Keogh (left) and Principal Anthony Ciccarelli (right) are proud to announce Birchwood's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Beth Springston!

Spotlight on Birchwood's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Birchwood Intermediate School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Beth Springston!

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Wildcat Sports Weekend Recap

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Varsity Football Dominates in Semifinal

The Wildcats defeated Longwood 30-6 in their first playoff win since 1990 and advanced into the Suff

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NJHS Video Cover

National Junior Honor Society Virtual Induction Ce

You can watch Stimson's Virtual NJHS Induction Ceremony here.

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The South Huntington community continues to honor Marissa Pastore and her memory annually.

ESY and HMFD Honor Marissa Pastore

In memory of Marissa, South Huntington’s Extended School Year program hosts a commemoration in her h

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Community

Fall Sports Recap - Week of 3/21/21

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Jack Tripoli (left), Hayli Wuss (right), and contest winner Abigail Kaloo (middle), who each read their qualifying writing pieces at NYCFC's virtual event.

Silas Wood Writers Inspire in NYCFC Poetry Contest

Congratulations to poetry contest finalists Jack Tripoli, Hayli Wuss, and winner Abigail Kaloo!

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The Boys and Girls Fencing teams competed at home against Sayville in early February.

Varsity Fencing Winter Highlights

Boys & Girls Varsity Fencing Winter 2021 Highlights

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Walt Whitman High School In-Person Graduation

Walt Whitman High School In-Person Graduation

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Image of student with gingerbread house

Gingerbread Brings Cheer to Maplewood

Our Maplewood fourth graders were thrilled to continue this yearly tradition!

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Assistant Principal Maria Colon (left) and Principal Dr. Annie Michaelian (right) are proud to present Oakwood's Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Erica Perez-Flowers!

Spotlight on Oakwood's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Oakwood Primary School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Erica Perez-Flowers!

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(left to right) High school principal, Mr. John Murphy, proudly presents Chris Silverio, Grace Buckshaw, and Nick Bottoni as Walt Whitman’s Athletes of the Month for March.

March Athletes of the Month Recognized

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's Athletes of the Month for March 2021!

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Varsity Football player, Brandon Ivy (left), and Varsity Volleyball player, Annabelle Novinski (right), earned the title of Athlete of the Month for April 2021.

April Athletes of the Month Recognized

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's Athletes of the Month for April!

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Group A

WWHS December Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's Students of the Month for December!

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World Language teacher, Ms. Aileen D’Addario (right), congratulates her gold award winners from this year’s National Spanish Exam.

Whitman's National Spanish Exam Winners

Congratulations to all of the Walt Whitman students who competed in the 2021 National Spanish Exam!

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Boys Varsity Basketball Winter Highlights

Boys Varsity Basketball Winter 2021 Highlights

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The Collective: 2020 Album Release

The Collective 2020 Album Release

The Collective: 2020 Album Release

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Recipients of the Scholar Award share a moment with their families next to the SAT/ACT Scholars plaque, inscribed with their names and displayed to commemorate their academic excellence and dedication to education.

ACT/SAT Scholar Students Recognized

Congratulations to all of Walt Whitman's students who were recognized at the ACT/SAT Scholar Ceremon

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Stimson’s National Junior Honor Society President, Xavier Ali, addressed the new members for the first time at the outdoor induction ceremony.

Stimson Inducts New Members into NJHS

Congratulations to Stimson's new National Junior Honor Society inductees!

Stimson

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Virtual Wildcat Bash Graphic

Virtual Wildcat Bash

You can still donate and rewatch the virtual Wildcat Bash! Proceeds benefit the WWHS Scholarship Fun

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Community
Countrywood Assistant Principal Kellie Njenga (left) and Principal Mitch Levy (right) present their school’s teacher of the year, Allison Clancy.

Spotlight on Countrywood's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Countrywood Primary School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Allison Clancy!

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Over 200 American flags were displayed throughout the district in honor of Patriot Day.

Remembering September 11, 2001

Honoring America's heroes 20 years later.

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Community

Girls Varsity Cheer Winter Highlights

Girls Varsity Cheerleading Winter 2021 Highlights

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The Girls Basketball team finished their season with a league record of 5 - 1 and tied for first place in League II.

Girls Varsity Basketball Winter Highlights

Girls Varsity Basketball Winter 2021 Highlights

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Walt Whitman High School Jazz Band

WWHS Jazz Band Collaboration

Enjoy this audio/video collaboration from the WWHS Jazz Band!

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Whitman’s talented actors take center stage this weekend as they perform the high school’s first musical since the 2020 quarantine.

WWHS Centerstage Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam

Performances will be held in the WWHS Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 23rd at 7:30 PM and Sa

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Music & Arts
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Walt Whitman's Natural Helpers invited HorseAbility to their school to offer a unique therapeutic service to the high school students. 

WWHS Hosts HorseAbility for Mental Health Awarenes

Therapy ponies from HorseAbility brought much-needed stress relief to students and staff during Ment

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Wildcat Summer Camp Success

Campers had a summer full of fun at Wildcat Sports Camp and our Coding and Design Camp.

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Summer Camp

School Reopening Plans 2020-2021

School Reopening Plans 2020-2021

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(left to right) WWHS Assistant Principal, Mr. Jose Castillo, and Assistant Principal for Guidance, Mr. Corey Blair, joined District 18 Legislator, Thomas Donnelly, and District 16 Legislator, Susan Berland, as they proudly presented our students with respective medals and proclamations honoring their dedication and service to their community.

Distinguished Youth Award Recipients Recognized

We proudly recognize and congratulate twelve Walt Whitman High School’s students who were the recipi

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Community
The Collective: Tucked Away

The Collective Releases New Album

Whitman's recording studio club, The Collective, recently released their 5th fully produced album ti

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The business plan presentation team for LUKO includes (left to right) Logan Bermudez, Jeremy Lanz, Jonathan Holleran, Aidan Gardner, Sebastian Koch, Matthew Desmond.

Virtual Enterprise Team Advances to Nationals

The Virtual Enterprise team LUKO has advanced and will be competing in April for National placement.

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South Huntington School District Set to Announce N

South Huntington Announces New Superintendent of Schools at 1/13/21 Board Meeting.

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Communication

Spring Break Sports Recap

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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As Administrative Dean, Ms. Hirsch-Beckman will hold a primary focus on the upperclassmen grades at Whitman.

Walt Whitman's New Administrative Dean, Mrs. Hirsc

Ms. Charlotte Hirsch-Beckman is now proudly serving as Walt Whitman High School’s Administrative Dea

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Principal of WWHS, Mr. Ken Costa, joins Band Director, Mr. Matthew Hoffman, and Choir teacher, Mr. Steve Altinel, in congratulating their musicians.

NYSSMA All-State Musicians Announced

Walt Whitman High School is proud of our talented students who have been selected to participate in

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Music & Arts
The Class of 2021 celebrates as they begin the next chapter of their lives together.

Walt Whitman High School Graduation 2021

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's newest graduates!

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Senior Brandon Ivy had 6 catches for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns at Saturday’s away game.

Wildcat Win Over Sachem North

Congratulations to Whitman's Varsity Football team on their big 34-14 win over Sachem North!

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Video Yearbook 2020

Video Yearbook Trailer 2020

Video Yearbook Trailer 2020

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Stimson 8th-grader and Miss Empire Star's Outstanding Teen, Harpreet Rattu, stands before some of the many donated goods to be sent overseas as part of her community initiative, "Soldiers' Angels: Supporting America."

Stimson Teen Creates Care Packages for Troops

As part of her "Soldiers' Angels" initiative, Harpreet Rattu assembled care packages to be sent to o

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Community
Senior Maggie Neiland had 14 digs and 3 aces in Saturday's semifinal against Bellport.

Playoff Win Advances Girls Varsity Volleyball

The Girls Varsity Volleyball team defeated Bellport 3-1 in their first round of playoffs, and will f

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Throughout his education career, Mr. Barth has been an advocate for providing a quality Health and Physical Education program to all K-12 students.

David Barth, South Huntington's New Supervisor of

Welcome David Barth, South Huntington School District’s new Supervisor of Physical Education, Health

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Current NHS President, Pamela Carey, leads the new inductees in the membership pledge before coming onto the stage to be inducted.

Whitman's National Honor Society Inductees Celebra

Walt Whitman celebrated the new members of the National Honor Society at their recent induction cere

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The World Language Honor Society Officers for 2020-21 welcomed their new inductees at the evening ceremony in Walt Whitman's North Gym.

2020 World Language Honor Society Induction

Congratulations to our 2020 World Language Honor Society Inductees!

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French teacher, Dr. Eikenaar, presents Jasmine Thai as this year’s Kris DiMaira Scholarship recipient! This scholarship is meant to honor Kris DiMaira’s dedication to foreign language education at WWHS and help a student who wishes to further his/her French language studies in college. Félicitations, Jasmine!

World Language Honor Society Welcomes New Inductee

Congratulations to Whitman's new inductees into the World Language Honor Society!

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Senior Chelsea Carino sent it back over the net to win her singles match on Monday against Bay Shore.

Fall Sports Weekly Wildcat Recap

Wildcat Sports Recap from the week of September 20, 2021.

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Mr. Nitkewicz

BOE Member Edward Nitkewicz Wins President's Award

BOE MEMBER EDWARD NITKEWICZ WINS THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION’S PRESIDENT’S AWARD!

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Communication
Former Walt Whitman High School Principal, Dr. John Murphy, is now proudly serving as South Huntington School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

South Huntington's New Assistant Superintendent fo

The Walt Whitman's former principal is proud to now be serving as South Huntington's Assistant Super

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With Walt Whitman’s senior class running the show, the students put a humorous spin on their unique high school experiences through a variety of well-thought out skits, including ‘Virtual Gym Class’ pictured above.

Senior Follies 2021

Walt Whitman's senior class put on an unforgettable Follies 2021!

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Holiday Music and Dance Presentation from WWHS

Please enjoy a special Holiday Music/Dance Presentation from Walt Whitman High School!

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South Huntington School District's new Supervisor of Educational Technology, Mrs. Reanna Fulton.

South Huntington's New Supervisor of Educational T

We are proud to welcome Reanna Fulton as South Huntington School District’s new Supervisor of Educat

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Principal Dr. John Murphy (left) proudly congratulates Walt Whitman’s April Students of the Month.

WWHS April Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's April Students of the Month!

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Meghan Hanley’s digital artwork, titled “Halloween Furry Friends,” was accepted into the juried art exhibit.

Stimson Artists Enter Nightmare on Main Street Art

Congratulations to students Delia Miles and Meghan Hanley whose artworks were accepted into the Nigh

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Music & Arts
Welcome back to all of our students and staff!

Welcome Back Wildcats!

We wish everyone a healthy and productive school year.

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South Huntington School District's new Supervisor of Facilities, Dennis Martin.

South Huntington School District's New Supervisor

The South Huntington School District is happy to welcome the new Supervisor of Facilities, Dennis Ma

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Staff
Senior wide receiver Chris Silverio made his way to the endzone for the team’s first touchdown of the game.

Home Game Win for Varsity Football

The Wildcats upset Sachem East 35-14 at their first 'white-out' home game.

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In recognition of Dr. Bennardo’s leadership, the Board of Education presented the gift of the DR. DAVID P. BENNARDO PARK, which will be situated on the land with the great sleigh-riding hill next to the James Kaden Administrative Offices!

Dr. David P. Bennardo Park

A fitting tribute to a leader who has provided so much these past nine years.

District Office

Board of Education
(left to right) Jake Fullerton, Kristen Finnerty, and Andrew Ledbetter commit to playing at the next level of their respective colleges next year.

Spring Sports Recognition

Spring Sports Recognition

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Captain Tom Biryla turned in excellent performances to help secure the win for Boys Varsity Volleyball against Half Hollow Hills at last Thursday’s home game.

Fall Sports Recap - Week of 3/14/21

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Senior Brianna Iacovone is one of over 50 students at Walt Whitman who received the Michael S. Curtin Citizenship Award.

Michael S. Curtin Awards 2021

Congratulations to those students nominated for this award in honor of Sergeant Michael S. Curtin.

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As a Walt Whitman High School graduate himself, Mr. Costa is ecstatic to fulfill his new role as Principal.

Welcome Ken Costa, Walt Whitman's New Principal

Mr. Kenneth Costa is now proudly serving as Walt Whitman High School's Principal.

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Staff
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All-County Music Students Selected

Congratulations to our talented musicians who've been selected to represent South Huntington!

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Music & Arts
This Earth Day, Silas Wood teacher Ms. Sue Cirillo incorporated gardening into her lessons to give her sixth-graders a beautiful learning opportunity in planning, history, and appreciation for our planet.

Silas Wood's Peace Garden Grows With Help From Hom

Our Silas Wood sixth-grade gardeners brought new life to the front entrance Peace Garden with help f

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Community
Image of contest winners Esmeralda Benitez Fuentes, Cristopher Reyes, and Ayberk Isik

Jupiter Hammon Essay Contest Winners

Former Silas Wood students Esmeralda Benitez Fuentes, Cristopher Reyes, and Ayberk Isik won the Jupi

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Community
Assistant Principal Mr. Jon Varlamos (back middle) congratulates his students of the month, not only for their academic and numerous co-curricular endeavors, but also for their contributions to the dynamic and inclusive environment within the school.

WWHS March Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's March Students of the Month!

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As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, students Gianni Balanos, Jacianna Chiechi, and Brihanna Floyd were among the team who sent an experiment and mission patch to the International Space Station.

Student Artwork Returns from Space

While the science experiment flew two summers ago, the artwork has recently returned from space!

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Audience and cast members alike, including senior Pamela Carey playing the role of Olive Ostrovsky pictured above, were grateful for a weekend of live performances for the first time since the start of the shutdown.

Year's First Live Performances Spell Spectacular

Congratulations to the cast, pit, and crew of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on a weeken

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Music & Arts

Record Post-Season Participation for Whitman

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's athletes and coaches on an incredible season!

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Athletics

The Goldilocks Trials

Goldilocks goes on trial in Birchwood and Maplewood's annual event!

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Grant Biederman Signs to Play for Pace

Congratulations to Senior Grant Biederman for signing to play baseball at Pace University next year!

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The Gold Key Award is the highest honor that a student athlete can receive from Section XI. Congratulations to all of this year’s Gold Key Award recipients!

The Gold Key & Wildcat Booster Club Scholarship Aw

Congratulations to the 2021 Gold Key Award & Wildcat Booster Club Scholarship Recipients!

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Athletics
The junior and senior girls took over Walt Whitman’s turf for the annual Powder Puff football game, just in time for the end of the school year.

Powder Puff 2021

Relive the fun of Powder Puff 2021!

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Virtual Summer SHIP Program

South Huntington children and their families are very supportive in making the SHIP Summer Program o

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District Welcomes New Teachers for 2020-2021 Schoo

The South Huntington School District welcomes this year's new teachers to our learning family.

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Principal Dr. Murphy and Assistant Principal Mr. Varlamos present and congratulate Walt Whitman’s Athletes of the Month for May (left to right): Judy Anest, Chris Davis, and Allie Fink.

May Athletes of the Month Recognized

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School's Athletes of the Month for May 2021!

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Walt Whitman’s athletes earned individual and team distinctions from their performances during the modified fall sports season.

Fall Sports Awards

Congratulations to our Wildcat athletes on an accomplished fall sports season!

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Image of WWHS marching band percussion section

Marching Band Celebrates Seniors

The WWHS Marching Band put together a small performance to recognize their two graduating seniors, A

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South Huntington School District's new teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.

South Huntington's New Teachers 2021-22

We welcome all of our new teachers into the South Huntington learning family!

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South Huntington’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Vito D’Elia, congratulates Isabella Weber and her family on winning a full-ride scholarship from Governor Cuomo’s vaccination incentive program.

Isabella Weber Wins Vaccination Incentive Scholars

Incoming freshman, Isabella Weber, is one of the winners of the governor's vaccination incentive, 'G

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Walt Whitman High School senior Carlos Alfaro was proudly joined by his mother (left) and WWHS Art Teacher, Ms. Erica Raji (right), in front of his award winning artwork at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington.

LI’s Best Juried Exhibition Features and Awards WW

Congratulations to Bianca Santaromana and Carlos Alfaro whose artworks were chosen to be in LI's Bes

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Rich Morel is joined by his parents as he commits to play soccer at Marist College next year.

Rich Morel Set to Play Soccer for Marist

Congratulations to senior Rich Morel for signing to play soccer next year at Marist College!

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Walt Whitman Principal John Murphy (right) and Assistant Principal Jon Varlamos (left) present the high school’s and the South Huntington School District’s Teacher of the Year, Mr. Keith Goldman!

Spotlight on South Huntington School District's Te

Congratulations to Walt Whitman High School and District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Keith Goldman!

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Walt Whitman artists Nicholas Campanelli, Jessica Mangels, Carlos Alfaro, and Daniella Padinha, along with art teacher Gina Tinucci, stand by their original artworks at the Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery in Huntington.

Whitman Artists Featured in High Arts Showcase

Congratulations to all of our artists who are featured in the High Arts Showcase, hosted by the Hunt

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Walt Whitman High School was awarded the Silver Medal in the "United States Best High Schools" competition from US News and World Report.

SHUFSD Awards 2020

SHUFSD Awards 2020

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MASKerade, performed by Modern Dance I, reflects mask wearing amidst the pandemic, their use for protection, and now a symbol of liberation.

Dance Honor Society Induction and Showcase

The Annual Whitman Dance Concert featured beautiful performances and the induction of four dancers i

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Boys Winter Track 2021

Boys Varsity Track Winter Highlights

Boys Varsity Track & Field Winter 2021 Highlights

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Celebrating women's history in South Huntington

Celebrating Women's History in South Huntington

South Huntington celebrates women who have achieved exceptional success within our community.

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Thanks to the support and donations from our wonderful community, Countrywood Primary Center was able to raise over $3,300!

Countrywood's Ice Cream for a Cause

Countrywood found a sweet way to give back to the programs and services that help support patients a

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WWHS November Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's Students of the Month for November!

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Mr. Charlie Armstrong (left) from the American Legion Post 1244, alongside proud parents and administrators, congratulated Walt Whitman’s students who participated in this year’s Boys & Girls State programs.

American Legion Recognizes Boys & Girls State Stud

We are incredibly proud of Walt Whitman's students who were selected to participate in the Boys and

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Grace proudly accepts the title of News 12’s Scholar Athlete alongside (left to right) Walt Whitman High School Principal Mr. John Murphy, Girls Track Coach Rufus Shepard, and Athletic Director Dr. Jim Wright.

Grace Weigele Named Scholar Athlete by News 12

Congratulations to senior Grace Weigele on being named News 12's Scholar Athlete!

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Varsity Bowling Winter Highlights

Boys & Girls Bowling Winter 2021 Highlights

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Boys Varsity Swim Winter Highlights

Boys Varsity Swim Team Winter 2021 Highlights

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Junior Shaelyn Scharpf made the goal of the game to give the Varsity Field Hockey team the win over Bayshore on Monday.

Winning Start for Wildcat Sports

Walt Whitman's Friday and Monday Sports Recaps

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Members of the American Legion Post 1244 share their thanks as they congratulate Whitman’s brave young men who have committed to serving in the United States Military.

Military Recognition 2021

We are proud to honor seven South Huntington students who have answered the call to serve our great

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The trio spent the day aiding the mission to pack 700,000 meals for families around New York City in remembrance of 9/11.

Stimson Students Volunteer on National Day of Serv

Luke Decker, Owen Bonvicin, and David Teixeira volunteered on September 11 National Day of Service a

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Walt Whitman Principal, Mr. John Murphy, congratulates Ethan Shapiro and Jenna Stockfeder for earning Athlete of the Month for February.

February Athletes of the Month Recognized

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's Athletes of the Month for February, Ethan Shapiro and Jenna Stockf

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Principal Steve Toto (left) and Assistant Principal Adam Obletz (right) are proud to announce Silas Wood's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Kevin Connolly!

Spotlight on Silas Wood's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Silas Wood's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Kevin Connolly!

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After 13 successful years as Maplewood's Principal, Dr. D’Elia became the Assistant Superintendent of Business and District Operations for the South Huntington district. Two years later, he is the selection to be the new, proud Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2021.

Dr. Vito D'Elia Announced as South Huntington Scho

South Huntington School District is proud to announce that Dr. Vito D'Elia has been selected to be o

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Communication

You Have Been Hugged!

"You Have Been Hugged!" lawn signs, made by Whitman's Freshman Class, spread love throughout the com

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Winter 2021 Sports Highlights

Highlights from the 2021 Winter Sports Season

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Brookhaven National Lab STEM Prep Program 2020

2020 STEM Prep Summer Institute

Brookhaven National Lab's STEM Prep Summer Institute 2020

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Dr. Vito D'Elia, South Huntington's new Superintendent of Schools.

South Huntington's New Superintendent of Schools,

The South Huntington Board of Education proudly selected Dr. Vito D’Elia as the next Superintendent

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Seniors Dalton Marzigliano and Rena Shapiro sang a fan favorite tune by Taylor Swift, accompanied by senior Max Peretson on acoustic guitar.

Live on the Lawn - Mercy Benefit 2021

Walt Whitman High School's Mercy Benefit Concert 2021

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We are proud to acknowledge our athletes on a noteworthy spring sports season.

Spring Sports Awards

Congratulations to our athletes on a successful spring sports season!

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Group B Students of the Month

WWHS January Students of the Month

Congratulations to Walt Whitman's January Students of the Month!

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Black History Month virtual celebration screen shot

Black History Celebration

We hope you enjoy South Huntington School District's virtual Black History Celebration!

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Board President Mr. Ciappetta with the Banner he donated.

Black History Month in South Huntington: Educate,

Black History Month - South Huntington Recap

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Former Stimson Middle School Special Education teacher, Dr. Marlee Rice, is now proudly serving as Assistant Supervisor for Data and Information Systems.

Dr. Marlee Rice, Assistant Supervisor of Data & In

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Marlee Rice as our district's new Assistant Supervisor for Data and

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Fall Sports Recap - Week of 3/8/21

Catch up on your favorite Wildcat sports teams!

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Teacher of the Year honorees

Teacher of the Year Presentation

View South Huntington School District's Teacher of the Year Celebration here.

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Until We Meet Again - A Virtual Concert

We would like to invite you to the Xanadu-Collective Virtual Concert this Friday at 7 pm for a night

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The Boys Varsity Soccer team kicked off its season with a 5-0 victory over St. John the Baptist on Thursday.

First Week Wins for Whitman

Walt Whitman's first week of fall sports recap.

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Maplewood Principal Dr. Gayle Steele (left) and Assistant Principal Michelle Davis (right) present their school’s teacher of the year, Susan Teeter.

Spotlight on Maplewood's Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Maplewood's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Susan Teeter!

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