In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Hubbs Administration Building, 480 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport, NY 11731. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will make a motion for the purpose of adjourning into Executive Session at this time, and at 8:00 p.m. the Board will reconvene in Public Session for the purpose of holding its Regular Business Meeting. Please note, that the District will adhere to the District’s policy that speakers will be limited to 3-minutes. The meeting will also be livestreamed so that the public will be able to view and/or listen to the meeting; see www.commackschools.org for more information. Click here for SimulcastPublic Notice
Posted Monday, May 6, 2024
For students currently in Pre-K-Grade 2This summer, the Commack School District will once again offer students an opportunity to attend summer camp. The Commack Discovery Camp will be a one to four-week program offered to students entering grades K-3.DATES: Week 1 (July 22 - July 26)Week 2 (July 29-August 2)Week 3 (August 5-August 9)Week 4 (August 12-August 16)• HOURS AND LOCATION: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at North Ridge The cost for students to attend will be $210 per week and families can choose which weeks to sign up for. Students will participate in various activities each day, including movement, cooperative activities, free-play, organized events, physical education, arts & crafts, musical activities, hands-on science and math discovery, and project-based literacy projects. All registration for students who will be entering Grades 1-3 in Fall will take place on SchoolPay. If you have never used SchoolPay before, you will have to create an account. Otherwise, please login to your SchoolPay account to register for the program.– https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Discovery-Camp/MeR2 If you have having trouble creating an account or logging in, please contact SchoolPay Parent Support at 1-833-731-2600.For students entering Kindergarten in fall, please use the following links:Incoming K Week 1 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Week-1-July-22--July-26-Discovery-C/ScKZzCiIncoming K Week 2 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Week-2-July-29--August-2-Discovery-/SeuRxLhIncoming K Week 3 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Week-3-August-5--August-9-Discovery/SejO6hCIncoming K Week 4 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Week-4-August-12--August-16-Discove/ScHAATa Registration will close May 23, 2024. No refunds after April 19, 2024. Convenience fee is non-refundable. For any questions regarding Reconnecting & Discovery Camp K-3, please email [email protected].
CHS faculty participated in workshops on Monday in an effort to enhance their proficiency and understanding of AI. “With high school students especially, we really need to be on the forefront of technology, and to be able to keep up with them,” CHS Principal Carrie Lipenholtz said. “For us to be able to educate our staff on AI was really important. We plan to utilize it to the best of our ability so that we can really strengthen the resources and tools that we bring to our students.” Staff had an opportunity to learn in one of six workshops that were offered, spanning from an introduction to AI, to how AI can be utilized to elevate lessons in the classroom. “There’s a general view of AI that it is this monster in education, so part of today is dispelling that myth to give teachers ways to use AI as a resource, and a tool for responsible use,” CHS assistant principal Eric Biagi said. “Today is about empowering our teacher leaders as ambassadors for the use of AI in their classrooms and ways to help their colleagues infuse it into their curriculum and into their professional lives.” As AI continues to evolve, CHS plans on continuing AI education for faculty into next school year. “Over the last year, it's become evident that AI is here to stay,” executive director of instructional technology Alise Pulliam said. “I’m so very proud to be working in a district where the administrative team is embracing supporting teachers in gaining knowledge and exposure in the world of AI.”
The Commack School District proudly has obtained LifeVac devices to further protect students and staff in the event someone experiences choking.Our Director of community relations, Debbie Virga, visited Commack North Little League to raise awareness of the life-saving device, which is now located in the league’s concession stand. She also will be in touch with Commack South Little League and Commack Soccer.
Posted Saturday, May 4, 2024
A pair of Commack High School students wowed VIPs in the audience during their winter performances in “Mamma Mia.”Dara G. and Julia L. have been invited to represent CHS at the prestigious Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance workshop. They will have the opportunity to work with Broadway actors and musicians and receive constructive critiques.The top 50 students at the workshop will be invited to the Jimmy Awards on June 24 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. That event recognizes high school theatre achievers nationwide.More than two dozen former Jimmy Award winners as high school students currently are on Broadway or on Broadway national tours.Dara and Julia were selected by a committee that came to view CHS’ “Mamma Mia” production.
The Commack Sharks Special Olympics team had a visit from superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox during their basketball skills workout and practice on Thursday evening at Commack Middle School.The basketball team will host a Special Olympics basketball tournament for area teams on June 1 at CMS.This Saturday, they will be competing in track at the Spring Games at Plainedge High School in Nassau County.
Posted Friday, May 3, 2024
First graders learned about moon phases and the constellations during a visit from the Long Island Science Center on Friday.Students were greeted in the gymnasium by the StarLab inflatable planetarium for 30-minute sessions.They saw satellite images in the mobile planetarium of the night sky and galaxy.
CHS junior Camryn H. has produced an award-winning photograph.Camryn, who is taking digital photography, won first place for her “Something Blue" submission in the annual Huntington Camera Club high school competition.High school students from throughout Huntington township and beyond compete in several categories for recognition and awards. Since its inception in 1991, the event has grown. It now regularly receives more than 800 annual submissions.The reception and award ceremony will take place on Tuesday evening at the Huntington Library.
Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2024