Huntington Public Schools, NY

January 20, 2022 Headlines

Huntington High School a Special Place

Huntington High School is a very special place, even in the age of COVID-19 and all the changes to traditional practices the pandemic has required. Principal Brenden Cusack and Assistant Principals Gamal Smith and Jully Williams are all doing their best to provide the leadership, guidance and support for faculty, staff and students to make 2021/22 a great year when all is said and done.

A Blue Devil Girls’ Golf Team a Possibility

Huntington UFSD is exploring the possibility of developing a varsity girls’ golf team. It would be a first for the Blue Devils. Step number one in the process is determining how much interest there is in the sport.

Blue Devil Girls’ Basketball Keeps Winning

The Huntington girls’ basketball team overcame a slow start in a big way and went on to beat North Babylon, 68-36 to remain undefeated at 13-0.

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A Decision Omar Cruz Will Never Regret

Omar Cruz thought, “why not?” and so the teenager joined the Huntington High School fencing team. It’s a decision he has never regretted. Soon he will head off into the world and begin a new chapter in his life, but he will always remember his experiences as a Blue Devil.

Shaina Linker Pursues Science Research Project

Huntington sophomore Shaina Linker is excelling in the high school’s science research program. It’s the second year the teenager has been enrolled in the class and she’s enjoying every minute of it.

Nearby Friends Rally to Blue Devils’ Side

When a leak resulted in damage to the Huntington High School gym floor and lower level coaching offices, locker rooms and equipment areas the Blue Devils faced an immediate need to relocate 16 varsity and junior varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball games.

Blue Devil Baseball Welcomes New Players

The Blue Devil baseball team is fresh off its finest season in more than 60 years and everyone associated with the program hopes to keep the good times going.

Senior Luca D’Anna Sharpens His Focus

Luca D’Anna is one of the reasons why the Huntington High School fencing team is among the best in Suffolk this winter. The senior is using his considerable experience and skills in the sport to help the Blue Devils overcome some stiff opposition.

Huntington School Board Pursues Goals with Determination

Huntington School Board members and the officials who run the district on a daily basis are continuing their pursuit of a set of seven challenging goals that trustees have determined are worthy of their focus.

Alumni Day at Huntington High School

The Huntington High School Guidance Department has developed an Alumni Day program that’s available to all students and their families via a Zoom link on Wednesday night (January 19) at 7 p.m.

Blue Devil Matmen Hit the Home Stretch

The Huntington High School wrestling team is heading into the home stretch of its season. The Blue Devils have compiled a 13-4 record and all 13 starters have winning records.

Junior Sophia Segal Excels at Huntington

Sophia Segal is one of Huntington High School’s exceptional juniors. She’s a go-getter who earns top grades and has thrived in multiple leadership roles. The teenager is shining in every possible way.

Huntington Comes From Behind to Remain Perfect

The Huntington varsity girls’ basketball team needed to rally to remain perfect on Thursday night. The Blue Devils came from behind to beat rival Smithtown West, 60-49 and improve to 12-0.

Junior Liam Tucker Surges to the Top of Fencing

Liam Tucker is in the midst of a fabulous season with the Huntington High School fencing team. He is one of the top athletes in Suffolk and he is providing leadership and mentorship for his teammates, too.

Blue Devils Flex Muscles on Track

Huntington’s boys’ and girls’ track teams flexed their muscles at the Millrose Games trials at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in Manhattan.

Haileigh Smith Makes Her Mark with Blue Devil Fencing

It’s been a great year for the Blue Devil boys’ and girls’ fencing teams. The squads are winning and the athletes and coaches are happy.

Trustees Discuss Possible Capital Reserve Fund Projects

Huntington School Board members shared their ideas of possible capital projects during a discussion at a public meeting this past Monday night in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium.

Huntington Alum Has Blue Devil JV Winning

Katie Reilly really didn’t know what to expect when she signed on as the Huntington High School girls’ junior varsity basketball coach. The Blue Devil alum was a star in the sport, but serving as the courtside mentor for a squad of relatively inexperienced players was more than challenging; it was downright daunting.

Finley Boys’ Basketball Finishes on High Note

The J. Taylor Finley Middle School boys’ basketball team capped off its season with an exciting 41-31 victory over visiting West Hollow-Red.

Katie Browne Gives Huntington Her All

Katie Browne scored 16 points and added five steals in Monday night’s basketball game, helping to lift the Blue Devils to 59-29 victory over visiting Copiague and giving head coach Mike Kaplan the 149th win of his career at Huntington. It’s the most ever for a Blue Devil girls’ basketball coach.

H-ton Mock Trial Team Nears First Contest

The Huntington High School mock trial team is in full stride as it preps for its first competition in about three weeks.

Boys’ Lacrosse Intramurals at Huntington High School

Winter boys’ lacrosse intramurals are underway at Huntington High School. They will be held outdoors, weather and temperature permitting. The free program is open to all students.

Blue Devils Plan for Girls’ Football Intramurals

It’s all about kids for the Blue Devils, who are always looking to do something special; something out of the box for Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School students.

Kaplan’s 149 Wins are Tops for Blue Devil Girls’ BB

The Huntington varsity girls’ basketball team’s win over visiting Copiague on Monday was the 149th victory of head coach Michael Kaplan’s career with the Blue Devils. It’s the most ever by a Huntington girls’ basketball coach.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Flower Hill

Flower Hill Primary School teachers and students recently participated in a New York State Education Department initiative that seeks to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while at the same time educating youngsters about his life and work.

Huntington Class of 1955 Punch Bowl Gift Discovered

A school district that traces its origins to February 1657 is sure to have a history that is fascinating and that’s certainly the case with Huntington UFSD. Much of that history is cataloged and displayed in the School Heritage Museum, but artifacts continue to surface in the unlikeliest of places.

Blue Devils Win Seven Mat Titles at Tournament

The Huntington wrestling team is coming off a great performance at the 29th annual New Year’s Tournament at Herricks. The Blue Devils won seven separate weight class championships at last weekend’s competition that included two teams from Suffolk and six Nassau squads.

H-ton Girls’ Basketball Improves to 10-0

Emily Plachta is unstoppable. The Huntington senior poured in 29 points and added 15 rebounds, seven assists and six steals to help the Blue Devils improve to 10-0 with a 59-26 victory over visiting Bellport.

Blue Devils Welcome Back Fans this Week

Fans will be returning to the Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School gyms this week after a two week hiatus brought about by the ever evolving threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022 Huntingtonian Yearbook Takes Shape

The 2022 edition of “The Huntingtonian,” the annual yearbook of Huntington High School is taking shape. The volume is currently on sale through January 30 at a discount price of $85. The cost will increase to $95 effective January 31. So order now.

The Birth of Huntington’s Fencing Program

The story of the Huntington High School fencing program is a twisting and turning one. It took several attempts to get it off the ground and it wasn’t until the 1935/36 school year that the effort succeeded.

Mary Grace Rorke Chooses Duke University

Mary Grace Rorke does everything with class. One of the leading seniors in Huntington High School’s Class of 2022, the teenager takes pride in everything she does and she’s compiled an exceptional record across the board. She is thrilled to be headed to Duke University, where she will open a new chapter in her life.

Woodhull Embarks on School Beautification Campaign

Woodhull Intermediate School’s Shared Decision Making Committee is spearheading a school beautification effort.

Huntington Golf History Traced to 1935

The Huntington High School golf team won the league championship last fall. The Blue Devil links squad traces its history to 1935. It currently plays its home matches at the Huntington Crescent Club.

Finley Girls’ Volleyball Tops West Hollow

Everything came together for the J. Taylor Finley Middle School girls’ volleyball team as it played its heart out and toppled West Hollow on the road in thrilling fashion this week.

Huntington Musicians Tapped for SCMEA Festival

Nearly three dozen Huntington School District musicians and vocalists have been selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators Association’s annual festival series in March.

Finley Community Club Making a Difference

Teachers Ingrid Moreira and Mercedes Trejos are once again collaborating with a team of students to make J. Taylor Finley Middle School’s Community Club a force to be reckoned with as it goes about pursuing worthwhile projects that are helping to lift up many of those who need it most.

Clayton Ward Paces Blue Devil Boys in Win

Clayton Ward scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out three assists to power the Huntington varsity boys’ basketball team to a 57-35 victory over visiting league foe Centereach in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium. The win improved the Blue Devils’ overall record to 6-5.

Emily Plachta Puts on a Show with 28 Points

A strong first half and another great game from senior Emily Plachta lifted the Huntington girls’ basketball to its ninth consecutive victory without a loss as the Blue Devils topped Centereach, 44-33.

Alexis Kaloudis Keeps College & Career Options Open

Alexis Kaloudis isn’t about to close off any college or career options just yet. The Huntington High School senior is keeping an open mind about her future, although she is giving it plenty of thought and has developed several interests.

American Legion Interviews Candidates for Boys State

Members of the American Legion’s Greenlawn Post 1244 recently visited Huntington High School to interview candidates for next summer’s Boys State program.

Saluting Flower Hill’s Spectacular Stars

Flower Hill Primary School’s Star Students of the Month are a splendid group of youngsters, well deserving of awards.

Washington Celebrates Student Award Recipients

Washington Primary School is motoring right along, not missing a beat in the 2021/22 school year. Principal Michelle Richards, teachers, support staff and parents are all striving to give students the best possible experience, despite the limitations necessitated by COVID-19.

Senior Leo Martinez Eyes US Marine Corps

Leo Martinez loves America and the Huntington High School senior plans to serve it as a member of the US Marine Corps following his graduation in June.

AP Government Classes Participate in Congressional Simulation

Huntington High School social studies teachers Katie Hanft and Sarah Buchalter coordinated a multi-day learning experience for Advanced Placement Government and Politics course students consisting of a simulation of Congress debating and voting on the Build Back Better Act.

Blue Devil Girls Look to Remain Perfect

Through the first eight games of this season, the Huntington varsity girls’ basketball team has been perfect. The Blue Devils are 8-0 heading into tonight’s game at Centereach.

Huntington Bowling Squad Starts Growing Roots

The reconstituted Huntington High School varsity bowling team and a new Unified Bowling program are both proving to be very popular with participating students. While the varsity Blue Devil squad has struggled to win against some very powerful opponents, the team has been surprisingly competitive.

 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.”