Another day, another four-peat!For the second time this week, a CHS team has claimed its fourth straight division title.This time, the boys tennis team achieved the honor — joining the boys track team, which captured its fourth straight league title on Tuesday.The Cougars expect to receive the No. 2 seed in the county tournament among the more than 20 teams that qualified.CHS earned a bye for the opening round, which begins next week.Individual singles and doubles competition begins Saturday. Ultimately, student-athletes who reach the county tournament’s semifinals become all-state players and advance to the state championships.
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2024
CHS freshman Sarah G. is Suffolk County’s Teen Poet Laureate — only the second student ever to hold that title.Three years ago, county legislators created the role for a student to spearhead opportunities to bring poetry by and for young residents into the community as a positive force.While enrolled in the CHS English elective Writer's Workshop, Sarah completed her application material for the Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate Contest. The entry packet included a letter of recommendation, a curriculum vitae documenting leadership and civic engagement, and a portfolio of three poems, each no longer than 60 lines.As a finalist, Sarah attended an interview panel. And on May 1, she sat before the legislature to confirm her appointment.On June 1, she will attend an event at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Center to celebrate the beginning of her term.
Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Four-peat!The CHS boys track team claimed the League 2 championship on Tuesday afternoon. It marked the fourth straight title for the Cougars.The team secured the crown with a dual-meet win against Bay Shore.The Cougars look to defend their county title on May 22 at the Section XI championship meet, which will be hosted by CHS.
The CHS Class of 2028 toured their soon-to-be-home as current high school students from the Scholar-Athlete Leadership Club served as tour guides and assorted staff and students spoke about academic and extracurricular opportunities.At the Eighth Grade Transition Night on Wednesday evening, the soon-to-be CHS freshmen got a lay of the land while hearing from the mock trial team, music groups, TV and audio production studio, counseling center, ASL language classes and other areas.Mack, the CHS mascot, even made a cameo appearance.Meanwhile, parents and guardians heard from administrators in the auditorium."Your freshmen are going to have a great experience," vice principal Matthew Keltos told the families. "This is a great place."
What a morning at the Suffolk County Legislature!Thanks to legislators Leslie Kennedy, Rebecca Sanin and Robert Trotta for welcoming hometown hero Francesca Augello, our national champion Cougarettes kickline team and our county champion boys bowling team to the chamber to receive proclamations on Tuesday.Augello, a Wood Park Primary school monitor, performed the Heimlich maneuver to save the life of a choking second grader earlier this school year.
Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2024
CHS student Morgan V. received a big-time honor on Monday night for her command of the law during the 2024 High School Mock Trial Competition and Program.Morgan received the Outstanding Student Attorney Award for her showing throughout the New York State Bar Association/Suffolk Academy of Law-sponsored competition.Justice John J. Leo nominated Morgan for the award, stating that throughout his entire career as an adjudicator and a justice, he had never seen a student attorney present herself in such a professional manner, and with such an intense understanding of the law and its implications.
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].
Posted Monday, May 6, 2024
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.”