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Burr Flag Day Ceremony Includes 40 Veterans

Patriotic songs and speeches highlighted the ceremony

North Ridge Sets Flag Day Tone with Patriotic Concert

Individual students recited important facts about the nation's founding between songs

Sunset Soiree Returns for Second Year

Featuring student performers, the event also included Encore presenting a combined $2,400 in scholarships to six students

Civil Engineering Students Create Model Houses

Each house model was unique based on that student’s design

Food Truck Rolls into Burr with Smashburgers

The food truck is headed to Sawmill on Thursday and the primary schools next wee

Seniors Count Down Final Seconds of Their Final CHS Period

The counseling center treated the seniors to Italian ices

CMS Recognizes Eighth Graders for John Newman Scholarships

The students received the awards in recognition of their good character and fair play in CYO

Sawmill’s National Science League Team Finishes Second Nationally

Sawmill’s National Science League team finished second in the 2025 NSL national competition, with one student receiving distinguished honors.

BOE Internal Audit Update Meeting - June 12, 2025

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law,” the Board of Education of the Commack Union Free School District shall hold its Internal Audit Update Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025

National History Honor Society Students Line CHS Walkways with Flags in Advance of Flag Day

Flag Day is Saturday

Seniors Collect $90K in Scholarships during Ceremony

Earlier in the evening, CHS also held its Senior Awards and Top Cohort Recognition Ceremony

Dylan M., Amelia B. Selected CHS' Dellecave Award Nominees

Athletic directors through Suffolk County nominate one male and one female student-athlete from their district

CSI Sawmill: Fourth Graders Investigate Whodunnit

For the past 15 years, the intermediate school has hosted its CSI Day

Dr. Cox Presents Heroism Award to Staff and Paramedics Who Saved Life at CHS

"Their actions remind us of the power of compassion, connection and courage," Dr. Cox said.

Board President Steven Hartman Saluted as Term Concludes

Hartman, who has served a dozen years on the board, opted not to seek reelection this year

CHS Junior Appointed to Board of Education Role

Kyla G. was approved on Thursday night for an ex officio role on the board

Stefanie Liptzin Appointed New Sawmill Assistant Principal

She succeeds Evelyn Cárdenas, who is retiring at the conclusion of the school year

CHS Junior Selected for Rea Jacobs Dance Scholarship

Kacie will perform and be recognized at the Summer Arts Festival in Heckscher Park this summer

BOE Regular Meeting - June 5, 2025

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 on June 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at CHS

Food Truck Serves Up Gyros in CMS Debut

The food truck rolls into both intermediate schools next week, with SmashBurgers on the menu

Garden City Officials Tour CHS

Officials from other districts routinely tour CHS for inspiration in adapting to evolving education

CMS Recognizes Ellie D. for Altruism

Ellie collected items to benefit others with autism as part of her mitzvah project

CHS Students Network, Practice Elevator Pitches with Local Business Leaders

The Business and Marketing Honor Society and FBLA hosted the inaugural School to Business Partnership Business Leaders Breakfast

Liftoff! IB Physics Students Launch Rockets

Classmates measured the height achieved by the rockets using trigonometry skills

CHS Hosts IB Ceremonies, Honors Candidates

In both ceremonies, the candidates were called on stage individually to receive sashes to wear at graduation