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Huntington Provides Exciting Music Course Experiences

Huntington High School offers students comprehensive music course experiences with a lineup of classes and performing groups and ensembles that is hard to match.

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Counseling Center News

Navigating the Future Workshop for Seniors & Parents

The Huntington High School Guidance Department is inviting seniors and their parents and/or guardians to a seminar titled “Navigating the Future: A Senior Year Guide to Post-Secondary Success,” on Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

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Princeton Review Offers Huntington Free Practice Tests

Princeton Review is offering free PSAT, SAT and ACT exams for Huntington High School students. The registration deadline is November 29. Students may register for one, two or all three practice tests. Once registered, the tests will be available in the Princeton Review portal for four months, allowing students to take them at their convenience.

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Fall Sports News

Blue Devils Add Bocce to Unified Varsity Team Lineup

The Blue Devils are excited to have added a third Unified varsity sport: Bocce. The New York State Public High School Athletic Assn. approved rules for Unified bocce last spring, effectively giving schools a green light to add the sport. NYSPHSAA hasn’t yet designated a specific season for the sport, so Huntington UFSD will be sponsoring a team in both the fall and spring.

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Huntington Football 102 Confident of Success

September 4 2025

Seeded No. 3 in the 14 team strong Suffolk Division II, the Huntington High School football team is confident heading into the program’s 102nd season.

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Register Today for the Fall Adult & Continuing Ed Program

September 4 2025

The Huntington School District’s adult and continuing education program strives to meet the needs of district residents with a variety of meaningful and interesting courses, workshops and seminars. Online registration is now open and ongoing.

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Senior Isabella Palacios Pursues Interest in Medicine

September 4 2025

Isabella Palacios likes to stay busy. That’s a good thing since the Huntington High School senior has a full plate and then some with classes, clubs, sports and internships accounting for much of her time.

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Huntington UFSD Club Program Gets Underway

September 4 2025

The new school year is just beginning, but the after school club program at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School, Woodhull Intermediate School, J. Taylor Finley Middle School and Huntington High School is stirring and quietly preparing to get underway.

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Huntington UFSD Enjoys Smooth Opening of Schools

September 3 2025

Classes have resumed in Huntington UFSD. All eight school buildings opened on Tuesday as more than 4,000 students flooded classrooms for what everyone hopes will be another great year in one of the oldest school districts in New York State.

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H-ton Mock Trial Team Recruiting New Members

September 3 2025

Huntington High School’s highly regarded mock trial team is searching for new members to fill out its roster as it seeks to rebuild and challenge county and state powers.

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Huntington Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Takes the Court

September 3 2025

The Huntington High School girls’ volleyball program has a new varsity head coach in Jake Torres and more interest in the sport than ever. The 15-player strong Blue Devil team is ready for action with hopes running high for success.

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H-ton Girls’ Cross Country Has a New Face

September 3 2025

The Huntington varsity girls’ cross country team made strides last fall with increased interest and improved performances. The Blue Devils hope to continue their ascent under head coach Alyssa Salese, who stepped in to lead the program while longtime coach Elizabeth Andersen takes time off for a child care related leave.

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District Convocation Opens New School Year

September 2 2025

Huntington UFSD officially opened the new school year with a convocation in the Huntington High School auditorium that drew more than 800 faculty and support staff members. District officials spoke briefly before keynote speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez addressed the large crowd.

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Freshmen Get Jump Start on School Year

September 2 2025

Nearly 200 Huntington High School freshmen got a jump start on the new school year during a seminar program for the incoming ninth graders. Now in its twelfth year, the seminar encompasses everything from exploring the building and practicing study skills to time management and organizational tips.

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Grace Gordon Strides Confidently into her Senior Year

September 2 2025

Grace Gordon strides into her senior year with confidence. She owns a perfect academic grade average, is surrounded by loyal friends and is a star on three separate Blue Devil varsity athletic teams. She was recently named to the All-State team in lacrosse after helping to lead Huntington High School to county and Long Island titles in the sport last spring.

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HHS Student Government Officers Ready to Serve

September 2 2025

Huntington High School student government officers are prepared to do their best in helping to make the 2025/26 school year a great one for everyone. The group of young leaders is completely committed to serving their fellow students and many are already working hard on a variety of special events.

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Washington Principal Thrilled to Start New Year

August 29 2025

Dr. Michelle Richards is thrilled to start a new school year at Washington Primary School, where the veteran educator is heading into her eighth year as principal.

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Huntington Freshman Full of Energy at Orientation

August 29 2025

Hundreds of incoming Huntington High School freshmen and their parents attended an orientation program earlier this week. Students took tours of the building, met with counselors, learned about the academic and after school club programs and gained a greater understanding of the support mechanisms in place to help them achieve success.

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Huntington UFSD Schools Open on Tuesday, September 2

August 29 2025

Superintendent Beth McCoy’s energy and positive frame of mind is infectious as 4,100 enthusiastic Huntington UFSD students are ready to start classes on Tuesday, September 2.

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Successful Band Camp Opens Blue Devils’ Season

August 29 2025

The Huntington High School Blue Devil marching band is off to a spectacular start to the 2025 competitive season. The band is coming off two weeks of training including intensive daily camp sessions last week, which culminated with a family show on the J. Taylor Finley Middle School athletic field on Sunday afternoon.

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Jefferson School’s Awesome Tradition of Excellence Continues

August 27 2025

Jefferson Primary School opened its door for classes for the first time in September 1962. In the nearly 65 years since then the school has developed an awesome tradition of excellence with many of Huntington UFSD’s best and brightest coming from its ranks.

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Trustees Grant Tenure to 20 Faculty Members

August 27 2025

Huntington School Board members have granted tenure to 20 faculty members who have served multiple years of probation and who have garnered strong evaluation ratings.

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Blue Devils Put Five Players on All-State Team

August 27 2025

Five Blue Devil players earned spots on the All-State girls’ lacrosse team after a memorable season that saw Huntington High School win Suffolk and Long Island championships.

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Blue Devil Unified Bowling Enjoys Breakout Season

August 27 2025

Huntington High School’s varsity Unified co-ed bowling team reached new heights as a program as the 30 player squad notched a 6-2 record under head coach Lauren Blackburn.

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Woodhull School Looks Ahead with Excitement

August 25 2025

Woodhull Intermediate has been cleaned, painted and polished over the summer and is ready to fulfill its mission to the community. Hundreds of fourth, fifth and sixth graders are expected to flood the building’s classrooms on Tuesday, September 2 as a new school year is set to begin.

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New Huntington Teachers Welcomed at Orientation

August 25 2025

A group of 30 excited new Huntington School District teachers participated in an orientation program last week in preparation for what everyone hopes will be long and successful careers for the incoming faculty members.

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New Bus Transportation App for Parents Introduced

August 25 2025

Huntington UFSD has sent invitations to parents via their email addresses on file with the district to create accounts with a new bus transportation software app called Stopfinder. Once the new accounts are up and running, parents will be able to view their child’s bus route information by navigating to September 2 on the district calendar within the app.

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Blue Devil Coaches to Put the Kids First

August 25 2025

The kids come first. That’s the overriding principle that Huntington UFSD’s athletic program is built upon. The Blue Devil coaching staff is striving to give the athletes on their respective teams a great experience. Are they playing to win? Yes, but always within the rules and while maintaining the high level of sportsmanship that the district and community expects and demands.

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Jack Abrams School is Set to Soar in New Year

August 22 2025

Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School is set to soar in the new school year. Principal Donna Moro shared some of the initiatives that are sure to capture the interest of students, who number more than 400 spread across grades four, five and six.

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Booster Club Party on Friday, September 12 at 7 p.m.

August 22 2025

The Huntington Booster Club is planning a night of live music, great food and open refreshments on Friday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Halesite. The event will honor Huntington High School alum and powerhouse attorney John LoTurco. Tickets are priced at $75 for adults and $25 for folks under 21 years of age.

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Superintendent Welcomes Back Huntington UFSD for New Year

August 22 2025

Superintendent Beth McCoy is anxious for the new school year to begin. Huntington UFSD’s educational leader since June 2024, she issued a welcome back letter for faculty and staff members expressing her high hopes for 2025/26.

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Huntington Golf Aims to Defend Titles Amid Renovations

August 22 2025

The Huntington High School golf team enters the new season with both excitement and uncertainty. The Blue Devils are the defending league and conference champions, but this fall they’ll be without the Huntington Crescent Club, their longtime home course, which is closing for major renovations.

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Flower Hill Filled with Anticipation for New School Year

August 20 2025

Flower Hill Primary School has been serving the Huntington UFSD community since September 1954 and it’s just as important today at it was 71 years ago.

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Blue Devil Philosophy, Priorities & Core Values

August 20 2025

The Blue Devil athletic program at Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School is set for 2025/26 with junior varsity and varsity football teams kicking off practice this past Monday and all other high school sports beginning on Monday, August 25. Finley teams will open the fall season when classes resume.

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Grab and Go Breakfast in Huntington UFSD

August 20 2025

Huntington UFSD is offering all students free “grab and go breakfast” options that meet nutritional standards and are sure to appeal to a variety of tastes. Nutritious, convenient and USDA approved, the breakfast choices should be tempting.

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Still Time to Participate in Blue Devil Fall Program

August 20 2025

The Huntington varsity and junior varsity football teams began practicing this past Monday. All other Blue Devil fall sports teams will hold their first practice/tryout sessions on Monday, August 25.

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H-ton Seniors Garner $20K in Pettit Scholarships

August 18 2025

T. Christopher Pettit’s name will forever be chiseled into history as one of Huntington High School’s most spectacular scholars, leaders and athletes.

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Volunteer Science Research Mentors Needed

August 18 2025

Huntington High School’s science research program is looking to maintain its momentum as it moves into the new school year. A call has been issued for community residents with a scientific background to serve as volunteer mentors for research students developing projects for regional and national competitions.

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Blue Devils on Section XI Student Advisory Committee

August 18 2025

There will be five Blue Devils on this year’s Section XI Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Seniors Jolie Weinschreider, Cameron Smith and Kymora Dorvilus, junior Ava McDonald and sophomore Kingsley J. Evans all submitted applications. The committee is being spearheaded by Center Moriches Director of Athletics Jeremy Thode.

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Blue Devil Field Hockey Ready for Practice Opener

August 18 2025

The Huntington varsity field hockey team will take the field for its first day of official practice on Monday, August 25 at Blue Devil Stadium at 7:30 a.m. There is still time for players to sign up on Final Forms and to get cleared for the season.

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