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.
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.”
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
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