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February 14, 2020 Headlines

Terrific Trio Named National Merit Finalists

A terrific trio of Huntington High School seniors has been named finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.

H-ton Boys Fencers Peak at County Championships

The Huntington boys’ fencing team closed out its season at the county championships with several Blue Devils battling their way to awards.

Flower Hill Dual Language Students Shine

Most children like to show-off and Flower Hill Primary School dual language program students really shined during recent grade level social studies presentations the youngsters made while speaking Spanish.

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Senior Carmine De Ieso Chooses Fairfield University

Carmine De Ieso is a very decisive young man. He’s an incredible competitor and leader, too. When it came time to choose a college he quickly knew which one would be the best fit for his academic interests and career goals: Fairfield University in Connecticut.

Awards Galore at Washington Primary School

Washington Primary School students are in the midst of a splendid year. They are going about their business around the building with enthusiasm and determination. It’s a great group of youngsters spread across kindergarten through third grade.

Finley Boys’ Basketball Gives Glimpse of Future

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School boys’ basketball team coached by Alex Nelson featured some great players this winter. While the squad struggled to win games, the talent on the roster is sure to strengthen the high school program in future seasons.

Blue Devils Looking for Pole Vaulters

It’s one of the coolest events in high school track and field and Huntington is looking to make an athlete or two or three pole vault stars. Don’t worry if you have little or no experience, the coaches will train you. All you need is athleticism and a sense of adventure.

Senior Akira Selleri Chooses CUNY John Jay College

It didn’t take long for Akira Selleri to decide that CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice was where she wanted to pursue her career interests. The Huntington High School senior is excited to begin her new studies and chase after her dreams.

School Counseling Week Celebrated in Huntington

Huntington UFSD’s guidance counselors were celebrated for the important work they perform daily during National School Counseling Week.

Blue Devil Girls Win County Fencing Accolades

The Huntington High School girls’ fencing team turned in its strongest season in many years and it appears the best is still yet to come.

Blue Devils Qualify for State Track Championships

The Huntington High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams qualified athletes in six different events for next month’s state championships during nearly five hours of grueling competition at Suffolk-West in Brentwood on Monday night.

Senior Matt Girimonti Chooses Elon University

Matt Girimonti has used the past four years to expand his horizons and sort out his interests and establish his future goals. The Huntington High School senior is now set to take the next step in his journey at Elon University in North Carolina.

Teaching and Practicing Kindness at Huntington High School

Teaching and practicing the concept of kindness is not just an initiative that is important on the elementary school level. It’s just as valuable for the Huntington High School community.

Blue Devil Sports News

Omari Stephen was among a group of seven Huntington boys’ basketball players honored this week during Senior Night festivities in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium.

Blue Devils Qualify for State Track Championships

Senior Diya Rai-Gersappe Chooses Vassar College

Diya Rai-Gersappe has been working hard since she first stepped into a classroom as a kindergartener and now the Huntington High School senior is all grown up and ready to head off to Vassar College.

H-ton Girls’ Basketball Celebrates Fab Four

The Huntington girls’ basketball team recognized four fabulous seniors during a pre-game ceremony before going out and topping highly regarded Newfield in the final game of the regular season, 40-34.

Blue Devils Claim Winter State Scholar-Athlete Awards

Dozens of Huntington High School athletes and six winter season varsity teams have captured New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Awards.

H-ton Qualifies Seven Matmen for County Championships

The Huntington wrestling team will send seven Blue Devil matmen to the Section XI Championships next weekend at Suffolk-West in Brentwood.

Senior Ryan Baker Chooses Penn State University

Hard work always has a way of paying off at some point. Just ask Ryan Baker. The Huntington High School senior has been one of the top members of the Class of 2020 and now he’s set to attend Penn State University’s highly regarded Smeal School of Business next fall.

H-ton Students Chosen for American Legion Boys State

Huntington High School will be well represented in this year’s American Legion Boys State program at SUNY Morrisville State College. The leadership action initiative will run from June 28 to July 3 in Upstate New York.

BioSol Advances to LI Virtual Enterprise Business Plan Finals

Huntington High School’s BioSol Virtual Enterprise company is headed to the Long Island business plan competition championship round after being selected as one of 10 finalists from a field of 103 firms.

Blue Devil Matmen Ready for League Tournament

The Huntington wrestling team is ready for Saturday’s Suffolk League III tournament at Northport. Several Blue Devils are in contention for league titles. The top four finishers in each weight class will advance to the Suffolk championships.

Senior Ryan Baker Chooses Penn State University

H-ton Students Chosen for American Legion Boys State

BioSol Advances to LI Virtual Enterprise Business Plan Finals

Blue Devil Matmen Ready for League Tournament

Blue Devils Honor Senior Fencers

The Huntington High School fencing program honored eight seniors who have meant so much to the Blue Devils before their final home meet earlier this week.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications Now Available

The Huntington School District is accepting applications for its 2020/21 universal pre-kindergarten program. The deadline to submit an application is March 20.

Kindness Takes Root at Jefferson Primary School

Jefferson Primary School students are always prepared to step up for a challenge. The youngsters have rallied behind a “call the kindness” this year, embracing the campaign that has swept across Huntington UFSD.

Finley Basketball Showcases Talented Players

After dropping its first two games, the J. Taylor Finley Middle School boys’ basketball team coached by Tim Madden turned its fortunes around by winning six of its next eight contests to finish with a 6-4 mark.

Senior Alexandra Gerbavsits Chooses Monmouth University

Alexandra Gerbavsits has always been a caring, considerate and compassionate type of person so her decision to pursue a career in nursing comes as little surprise. The Huntington High School senior intends to study at Monmouth University in New Jersey as she puts her plans in motion.

Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Coming to Finley Stage

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School drama club will bring two days of delightful theater to the stage when the curtain goes up for shows this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

Finley Girls’ Volleyball Preps Players for Future

Seventh grader Lauren Donaghy and eighth graders Kate Barba, Tess Calabria and Reese Rinaldi led the J. Taylor Finley Middle School girls’ volleyball team this winter.

Blue Devil Girls’ Track Finishes Third in Suffolk

Analisse Batista won the 600m run and the 4x400m relay captured first place to lift the Huntington girls’ indoor track and field team to a third place finish at the Suffolk championships this past Sunday.

Social Studies Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Huntington High School’s Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society chapter welcomed 52 new members during a recent induction ceremony in the School Heritage Museum.

Southdown School is on the Move

Southdown Primary School is always on the move. A group of spectacular students was recently recognized and a new reading initiative was launched to fanfare.

H-ton Boys’ Basketball Hosts Youth Night

The future of the Blue Devil boys’ basketball program was on the court last Friday night at halftime of Huntington’s varsity game against Copiague.

Blue Devil Boys’ Track Captures Suffolk Crown

An exceptional string of performances down the stretch propelled the Huntington High School boys’ indoor track and field team to the Section XI championship last Saturday at Suffolk-West in Brentwood.

H-ton Senior Kyra DeSalvo Chooses Northeastern

Kyra DeSalvo is a very practical teenager. So when it came time to choose a college, the Huntington High School senior made a completely logical decision based upon her interests and career goals. The teenager plans to study at Northeastern University in Boston.

Huntington Shines at National History Day

Huntington students shined at this year’s National History Day exhibition and awards ceremony in the high school auditorium. A sensational array of projects spread across a variety of research areas captivated an audience of more than 300.

Senior Prom Set for New Water’s Edge in Centerport

This year’s Huntington High School senior prom is shaping up to be an incredible event. Planning is well underway for the evening. Tickets will go on sale in May.

Finley Wrestlers Set for Mat Action

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School wrestling program is coming off an undefeated 10-0 campaign last winter. Can it come close to duplicating that same magic in 2020?

Senior Lena Annunziata Chooses Penn State University

She’s been a star on Huntington High School’s mock trial team and in its Virtual Enterprise business program and now senior Lena Annunziata is set to take her star with her as she preps to attend Penn State University and study in its renowned Smeal College of Business next fall.

The Wizard of Oz on Stage at Woodhull

They’ve been rehearsing for many weeks and now it’s finally time for the audience to take its seat and for the curtain to go up. Fifth and sixth graders from Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School will stage a production of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend at Woodhull.

Finley Girls’ Basketball Teams Ready for Action

All systems are go for the two girls’ basketball teams at J. Taylor Finley Middle School. The squads have been practicing for two weeks and are set for 10 game schedules.

Blue Devils to Make Run at County Titles

Huntington High School’s boys’ and girls’ indoor track and field squads are expected to make a run at individual and team titles at this weekend’s Section XI championships at Suffolk-West in Brentwood.

H-ton Senior Pat Sclafani Chooses Penn State

Pat Sclafani is headed to Penn State University to study in the college’s professional golf management program. The Huntington High School senior has been a mainstay on the Blue Devil links team for many years and he has a strong family connection to PSU.

 Huntington Highlights Did you Know...Huntington High School's Class of 2018...
                                 86% are headed to College
                            
                                 90% earned Regents Diplomas
                            
                                 Graduates captured over $8 million in scholarships and grants

Our Mission:

A Tradition of Excellence since 1657

“Recognizing the strengths of our district’s traditions, its history of community support, the diversity of our population and our commitment to educational excellence, the mission of the Huntington Union Free School District is to educate students by effectively teaching an enriched body of knowledge through the active participation of all students, building upon their unique talents and abilities to produce creative, self-assured, responsible citizens who are capable of critical thought and action.”

February 14, 2020 Headlines

Terrific Trio Named National Merit Finalists

H-ton Boys Fencers Peak at County Championships

Flower Hill Dual Language Students Shine

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Previous Headlines

Senior Carmine De Ieso Chooses Fairfield University

Awards Galore at Washington Primary School

Finley Boys’ Basketball Gives Glimpse of Future

Blue Devils Looking for Pole Vaulters

Senior Akira Selleri Chooses CUNY John Jay College

School Counseling Week Celebrated in Huntington

Blue Devil Girls Win County Fencing Accolades

Blue Devils Qualify for State Track Championships

Senior Matt Girimonti Chooses Elon University

Teaching and Practicing Kindness at Huntington High School

Blue Devil Sports News

Blue Devils Qualify for State Track Championships

Senior Diya Rai-Gersappe Chooses Vassar College

H-ton Girls’ Basketball Celebrates Fab Four

Blue Devils Claim Winter State Scholar-Athlete Awards

H-ton Qualifies Seven Matmen for County Championships

Senior Ryan Baker Chooses Penn State University

H-ton Students Chosen for American Legion Boys State

BioSol Advances to LI Virtual Enterprise Business Plan Finals

Blue Devil Matmen Ready for League Tournament

Senior Ryan Baker Chooses Penn State University

H-ton Students Chosen for American Legion Boys State

BioSol Advances to LI Virtual Enterprise Business Plan Finals

Blue Devil Matmen Ready for League Tournament

Blue Devils Honor Senior Fencers

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications Now Available

Kindness Takes Root at Jefferson Primary School

Finley Basketball Showcases Talented Players

Senior Alexandra Gerbavsits Chooses Monmouth University

Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Coming to Finley Stage

Finley Girls’ Volleyball Preps Players for Future

Blue Devil Girls’ Track Finishes Third in Suffolk

Social Studies Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Southdown School is on the Move

H-ton Boys’ Basketball Hosts Youth Night

Blue Devil Boys’ Track Captures Suffolk Crown

H-ton Senior Kyra DeSalvo Chooses Northeastern

Huntington Shines at National History Day

Senior Prom Set for New Water’s Edge in Centerport

Finley Wrestlers Set for Mat Action

Senior Lena Annunziata Chooses Penn State University

The Wizard of Oz on Stage at Woodhull

Finley Girls’ Basketball Teams Ready for Action

Blue Devils to Make Run at County Titles

H-ton Senior Pat Sclafani Chooses Penn State

Huntington Habitat for Humanity Club Stays Busy

Kindness Abounds at Flower Hill School

Washington Art Students Create Gorgeous Handbags

Blue Devil Boys’ Basketball Continues Rebuilding

Huntington Mock Trial Team Ready for Battle

Blue Devil JV Basketball Improves to 13-3

Huntington School District Digest

Alum Discusses Aerospace Engineering at Woodhull

Register for Huntington’s Spring Adult Ed Program

District Cafeterias Serve Thousands of Meals Daily

Reading Rocks at Southdown School this Winter

Huntington Highlights

Did you Know...Huntington High School's Class of 2018...

86% are headed to College

90% earned Regents Diplomas

Graduates captured over $8 million in scholarships and grants

Our Mission:

A Tradition of Excellence since 1657