Huntington Public Schools, NY

September 21, 2018 Headlines

Trustees Authorize Youth Court Participation

The Huntington School Board approved an agreement with the Town of Huntington relating to the town’s youth court program. The district committed to the town and related agencies “access to school buildings for the purpose of meeting with students, obtaining student volunteers, training student volunteers and as otherwise reasonably necessary.”

Woodbury Avenue School is Gone, but Not Forgotten

Woodbury Avenue School closed more than 47 years ago and was completely demolished in February 1988, but the old building will probably never be forgotten, having been immortalized by its alumni through a website.

Blue Devils Among Top Runners at Invitational

The Huntington High School girls’ cross country team is off and running. The Blue Devils have battled through a series of blistering hot days and many rainy afternoons, but the squad is starting to hit its stride.

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Huntington’s Sam Roberts Glides into Senior Year

Sam Roberts can hold his own with any high school senior in the country. The Huntington teenager is really that impressive.

Top National History Day Projects Presented to Trustees

A group of outstanding Huntington High School students summarized the National History Day projects that earned each of them high praise during the 2017/18 school year during the Huntington School Board meeting this past Monday night.

Huntington Student Music Leadership Set

Huntington High School’s student musicians are headed for a sensational year of personal growth and exceptional individual and group performances. Inside the building’s walls are some of the most remarkable young talents on Long Island, if not the state.

Blue Devil Swimmers Making a Splash

The Huntington girls’ swimming team has been competitive during the opening weeks of the season, splitting its first four meets of the fall campaign.

Huntington Foundation Announces Gala Honorees

J. Taylor Finley Middle School Principal John Amato and local orthodontist Dr. Inna Gellerman will be honored at the Huntington Foundation for Excellence in Education’s annual gala.

Gabriel Medina-Jaudes Shines as a Huntington Junior

Any way you look at it, Gabriel Medina-Jaudes is a powerhouse. The Huntington High School junior is one of the top members of the Class of 2020. His sharp intellect, academic curiosity, leadership skills and athletic ability are all enviable.

Huntington School Board Establishes Annual Goals

Huntington School Board members voted without dissent to adopt a set of nine goals for 2018/19. Trustees took the action during their meeting this past Monday night in the Adam Spector Memorial Auditorium at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School.

Blue Devil Field Hockey on Winning Streak

The Huntington High School varsity field hockey team swept aside a season-opening loss to Northport and has gone on to win three consecutive games while outscoring its opposition, 10-1.

The Irrepressible Robert Jean-Gilles

Robert Jean-Gilles displays irrepressible enthusiasm for life. The Huntington High School junior gives his all to every activity he embraces. There are few who can match the teenager’s energy, creativity and positive nature.

Founding Finley Faculty Member Tom Karolyi Passes Away

Thomas Karolyi, one of J. Taylor Finley Junior High School’s founding faculty members passed away earlier this month. He was 82 and still performing as a musician.

H-ton Mock Trial Team Recruiting New Members

Huntington High School’s county championship mock trial team is searching for new members to fill out its ranks as it seeks to once again reach the pinnacle in the state.

JP Paci Leads H-ton Football Over Deer Park, 41-7

After opening the season with a loss at Long Island champion Lindenhurst, the Huntington High School football team badly wanted to win at Deer Park last Friday night and the Blue Devils got their wish.

World Traveler Camille Tedeschi’s Summer Adventure

Camille Tedeschi loves to travel around the world. The Huntington High School social studies teacher is especially happy when she is visiting faraway lands and exploring their culture, foods and people. She was on the road again this past summer and her trek made for some sensational memories.

Huntington Parents Invited to Meet the Teacher Nights

Parents of Huntington School District students are invited to attend “Meet the Teacher Night” in each of the district’s eight buildings beginning Thursday, September 20. The evening programs will provide parents with an opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about school policies, course curriculum, educational resources and teacher philosophies.

H-ton Science Honor Society Seeks Membership Applications

The Huntington High School chapter of the National Science Honor Society is encouraging juniors and seniors to apply for membership.

Remembering Nathan Hale School

Faced with growing enrollment just a few years after it opened Woodbury Avenue School and Lincoln Elementary School, the Huntington School District decided to erect a stately looking brick building on Bay Avenue in 1928. Named after Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, the school served children from the Halesite and Huntington Bay areas.

Huntington Remembers Alumni Lost on 9/11

It’s almost surreal that 17 years have already passed since the terrorist strikes on September 11, 2001 unfolded. Those who lived through that shocking day and its aftermath will always remember the horrifying loss of life and destruction of property as well as the extraordinary courage and heroism displayed at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and on United Airlines Flight 93, which fell from the sky and crashed in an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Colette Barron’s Run Through H-ton Nears Finish Line

Colette Barron loves to run. But she has so much more going for her than just being one of Huntington High School’s best cross country and track competitors. The teenager is a wonderful student with an impressive creative streak who is also a good friend and valued teammate to many.

Huntington Students Take 875 AP Exams

Huntington High School students took 875 Advanced Placement exams during the 2017/18 school year as an increasing number of teenagers opted to challenge themselves.

H-ton Football Regroups for Friday Night at Deer Park

The Huntington varsity football team has put a season opening loss at Lindenhurst behind it as it prepares to take on Deer Park on Friday at 6 p.m.

All-State Music Conference Taps Four from Huntington

Four Huntington High School students have been selected to participate in the 2018 New York State School Music Association conference scheduled for November 29-December 2 in Rochester. The selections put Huntington among the elite music programs in the state.

Town Honors Junior Chas Forte as Hero

Chas Forte is a hero. Literally. The Huntington High School junior helped save the life of a 41 year old man who nearly drowned off Wincoma Point in Huntington Harbor.

Log in to Keep Up with Huntington UFSD

Huntington UFSD makes it really easy to keep up to date on the people, programs and personalities that make the district so special. The district maintains a website along with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and a YouTube channel. Many school officials have their own Twitter pages, too.

Senior Trio Named Blue Devil Soccer Captains

John Pagano is looking for strong leadership for this year’s Huntington High School boys’ soccer team so the longtime head coach turned to three veterans to serve as captains. Eren Aydin, Alex Rivera and Johnny Tucker will wear a proverbial “C” on their uniforms.

Blue Devil Varsity Football Takes the Field

The Huntington High School varsity football team will take the field for its 95^th season opener on Friday at Lindenhurst. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs won the Suffolk and Long Island Class I championships last fall.

Huntington Senior Lauren Berg Puts Others First

On her first day of kindergarten at Southdown Primary School so many years ago the thought of being a Huntington High School senior one day surely never passed Lauren Berg’s mind. The time has passed quickly and the teenager has started her final year of high school, one that should be sensational in every way.

Physical Education Classes Reflect Fitness Campaign

Students should expect to sweat in Huntington School District physical education classes this year. Teachers will continue to include a significant amount of fitness and movement activities in their lessons and will be stressing vigorous participation by everyone.

Blue Devil Girls’ Volleyball Ready to Score

Now in her fourth year as head coach of the Huntington High School varsity girls’ volleyball team, Lauren Visbal is confident the Blue Devils are ready to become one of Suffolk’s most competitive squads.

Huntington Schools Enjoy Enthusiastic Opening

Huntington School District’s eight individual buildings opened their doors on Wednesday morning and welcomed back more than 4,500 students for the 2018/19 school year. Classrooms were buzzing all day as teachers reviewed their policies and procedures and taught their first lessons.

Huntington Robotics Welcomes Everyone

Huntington High School’s robotics team is for everyone, not just technological or engineering wizards. The program has so many distinct aspects to it that those who might not even be scientifically or mathematically inclined can find a very welcoming home on FIRST Team 5016, as the squad is officially known.

Humanities on the Move in Huntington UFSD

The Huntington UFSD’s secondary grade level English and social studies program are ready to soar in 2018/19 as a substantial amount of behind the scenes groundwork has been laid this summer so several initiatives can push forward.

Senior Jonathan Smith Runs for a College Scholarship

Jonathan Smith wants to go to college for free and the senior is hoping to use the Huntington High School track and field team as the springboard to land a full scholarship.

Classes are Now in Session in Huntington

The summer vacation is officially history. Students, faculty and staff are returning to classrooms with renewed enthusiasm as the Huntington School District swings back into action with high hopes for its best year ever.

Spectacular Days Ahead at Huntington High School

Spectacular days lie ahead at Huntington High School, where students will have an opportunity to take an exceptional variety of courses taught by highly credentialed faculty members during the 2018/19 school year. A broad array of clubs, sports and assorted programs and activities will also be available to the more than 1,500 teenagers set to fill the building’s classrooms.

Blue Devil Band Ready to Dazzle New York

Huntington High School’s Blue Devil marching band emerged from its annual intensive camp stronger than ever and ready to entertain crowds and go toe-to-toe with the best bands in the state in a series of competitions.

School District’s Mission Remains Constant

The Huntington School District is maintaining a steadfast focus on its mission, as teachers and students kicked off the 2018/19 school year in fine fashion.

Blue Devil Football’s Long History with Lindenhurst

The Huntington High School varsity football team will take the field against Lindenhurst on Friday night for the first time since 1971. The season opening kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

Southdown Principal Anticipates Outstanding School Year

Southdown Primary School will welcome more than 300 students on Wednesday, September 5 and everything appears to be in place for a fantastic school year.

Washington School’s New Principal Settles into Role

Excitement abounds at Washington Primary School where a new principal has assumed the mantle of leadership. The youngsters that fill the building’s classrooms love summer vacation, but they also enjoy coming to school each day and learning and playing alongside their friends.

Fall Driver Ed Registration on Wednesday & Thursday

Registration for the fall driver education program at Huntington High School will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Registration materials can be reviewed and download on the district’s website at www.hufsd.edu.

 Huntington Highlights Did you Know...Huntington High School's Class of 2018...
                                 86% are headed to College
                            
                                 92% earned Regents Diplomas
                            
                                 Graduates captured over $12 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.”