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Bencivenga’s Goal Lifts Huntington to County Finals in Double Overtime

With the score tied at 7-7 and the Huntington and Northport girls’ lacrosse teams battling each other into a second overtime, Blue Devil sophomore midfield Ava Bencivenga raced down the field, weaving, bobbing and dodging and fired off a shot that beat the Tiger’s spectacular goalkeeper Charlotte Cuneo and sent the home crowd at Alumni Field into delirium.

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Jack Abrams School Hosts Inspiring Career Day for Students

Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School students recently had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers during the building’s annual Career Day event. Parents and family members volunteered their time to visit classrooms and share insights into their professions, helping students make meaningful connections between their education and future career possibilities.

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Huntington Booster Club Begins Reorganization

The Huntington Booster Club has begun reorganizing its volunteers and transitioning new leadership into key positions as the entire Blue Devil program continues preparing for the 2026/27 school year.

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Blue Devils Surprise Suffolk with Playoff Appearance

There were those who really believed the Huntington varsity boys’ lacrosse team would be lucky to win one or two games this spring after graduating more than 20 players last June. But the Blue Devils surprised the doubters by not only making the playoffs, but coming close to advancing to the quarterfinal round of the Class A bracket.

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Huntington’s Louisa Skrobela Wins Prestigious Essay Contest

May 26 2026

Huntington High School senior Louisa Skrobela has been named the recipient of the Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan Scholarship in American History sponsored by the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. The award is in the amount of a total of $40,000 over four years.

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H-ton Girls’ Lax Hosts Northport Today at 5 p.m.

May 26 2026

The Huntington girls’ lacrosse team always knew it would have to go through Northport’s powerful squad to have any chance of repeating as Suffolk champions. That game will be played today as the Blue Devils host the Tigers at 5 p.m. at Alumni Field. Tickets are only available online. Go to: https://gofan.co/event/6657160?schoolId=NYSPHSAAXI Fans who are 12 years old and younger will be admitted free.

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Huntington Highlights; Nicole Leggio Making a Difference in Huntington UFSD

May 26 2026

She’s only been the faculty of Huntington UFSD a relatively short period of time, but Nicole Leggio, who helped launch the Learners Who LEAD service program at Woodhull Intermediate School has already made a big difference in the lives of students there.

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Summer Driver Ed Program Dates Announced

May 26 2026

Registration for the Huntington School District’s summer driver education program is coming soon. A series of important dates and related information has been announced. The program is open to any student who has reached the age of 16 by June 30 and holds a valid learner’s permit.

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Huntington Fashion Students Display Creative Designs

May 22 2026

Huntington High School fashion design students recently showed off their work at two public shows in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium that coincided with the district’s annual art show.

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Jolie Weinschreider Garners SCOPE Athlete Scholarship

May 22 2026

Huntington senior Jolie Weinschreider captured the SCOPE Female Athlete Scholarship at Section XI’s annual Nick DeCillis Awards Luncheon at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville.

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Finley Italian Language Students Capture Awards

May 22 2026

Italian language students at J. Taylor Finley Middle School achieved nicely on this year’s National Italian Exam. The students a top achievement monetary award, two medals and two merit awards.

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Blue Devils Participate in Bellmore-Merrick Challenge

May 22 2026

Bellmore-Merrick’s Challenge Day at Calhoun High School welcomed hundreds of students from about two dozen high schools for a spectacular program filled with energy, teamwork and fun. The Huntington High School Life Skills classes of Kelly Trites and Alyssa German were among those who enjoyed the day.

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Grace Oliva to Study Chemistry at Wake Forest

May 21 2026

Grace Oliva is an articulate, happy, positive-thinking young woman who has really found her groove at Huntington High School. She is an outstanding student academically and plans to study chemistry at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Huntington Students Receive WSCA Scholarships

May 21 2026

Two graduating seniors from Huntington High School have been recognized as recipients of the 2026 Western Suffolk Counselor Association Scholarships. Each student was awarded an $800 scholarship in recognition of their achievements, perseverance and future educational goals.

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Ruby Hoffman’s Journey of Hard Work, Mentorship & Global Inspiration

May 21 2026

Senior Ruby Hoffman’s journey as a student intern at Huntington High School is a story shaped by determination, curiosity and the guidance of a mentor who recognizes her potential.

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Huntington Captures Section XI Sportsmanship Awards

May 21 2026

Seven different varsity, junior varsity and Finley winter season athletic teams have captured Section XI Sportsmanship Awards as determined by the compilation of ratings submitted by the coaches in the respective leagues.

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Huntington’s Cameron Smith Chooses Gettysburg College

May 20 2026

Choosing a college to attend typically has many ups and downs, twists and turns and so it did for Huntington High School senior Cameron Smith. Everything ended in a good place as the teenager intends to study education at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.

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Senior Rachel Huth Wins International Engineering Award

May 20 2026

Huntington High School senior Rachel Huth capped off an incredible year by capturing a special third place prize and $2,000 cash stipend in the Environmental Engineering category of the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Huntington Film Festival Attracts Crowd to Cinema Arts

May 20 2026

A crowd of movie lovers turned out for Huntington High School’s seventeenth annual film festival at Cinema Arts Centre. The audience was treated to 22 short films over the course of about one hour, including some really well-crafted works by an experienced group of students.

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Budget & Capital Proposition Pass; Xavier Palacios & William Dwyer Elected

May 20 2026

Huntington School District residents went to the polls on Tuesday and overwhelmingly approved a budget for the 2026/27 school year and separate capital reserve fund proposition and elected Xavier Palacios and William Dwyer to serve three year terms on the Board of Education.

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Vote Today on Budget & Capital Reserve Proposition & Trustee Election

May 19 2026

Huntington School District residents will go to the polls today, Tuesday, May 19 to cast ballots on the proposed school budget for 2026/27 and a capital reserve fund proposition and to elect two members to the board of education. Voting will be held at Huntington High School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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H-ton Vocalists Perform Asian American & Pacific Islander Celebration

May 19 2026

Eight talented Huntington High School chamber choir members were among the performers at the 17th annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack on Sunday.

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Blue Devil Duo Honored at National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

May 19 2026

Huntington senior Jack Kamenstein and junior Julia Goodwin were among 10 Long Island high school athletes to be honored at the Second Annual High School Jewish Athletes Award Ceremony, held in conjunction with the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Commack on Sunday afternoon.

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Dual Language Sixth Graders Present Projects in Spanish at Woodhull

May 19 2026

Woodhull Intermediate School’s sixth grade dual language students hosted a vibrant "Spanish Speaking Countries" presentation last Friday. The event served as a significant milestone, marking the conclusion of their journey at the intermediate level before they transition to middle school next year.

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Luigi Papasidero Named Star Teacher Award Recipient

May 18 2026

Huntington High School science teacher Luigi Papasidero was recently honored by the Long Island Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education Leadership Association The longtime faculty member was presented with the STEM Star Teacher Award during a recognition ceremony late last week.

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HHS Student Government Officers Set for New Year

May 18 2026

Huntington High School students recently cast ballots for 2026/27 student government positions. The organization will be fully staffed and students will be completely represented when the new school year opens.

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Starlab Visits Jefferson Primary School

May 18 2026

Starlab’s visit to Jefferson Primary School allowed for a variety of unique lessons to be presented to students ranging from Universal Pre-Kindergarten through third grade. Starlab is an immersive, inflatable, portable planetarium.

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Blue Devils Upset Northport on Senior Day, 70-58

May 18 2026

The Huntington varsity boys’ track and field team edged powerful Northport at Blue Devil Stadium on Senior Day, 70-58. There were spectacular performances all the way around.

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Senior Alexandra Balm to Study at Indiana University Bloomington

May 15 2026

Alexandra Balm has enjoyed a spectacular run through Huntington High School, accomplishing her goals one at a time and displaying a work ethic that is the envy of her classmates. Teachers are impressed with her intelligence and sharp wit and everyone appreciates her leadership skills.

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K-Factor Show Set for Saturday at 7 p.m.

May 15 2026

The Key Club’s K-Factor is ready to thrill crowds gathering in the Huntington High School auditorium on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. A full house is expected to attend.

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Blue Devil Baseball Comes from Behind on Senior Day

May 15 2026

Four seniors were honored during an emotional pre-game ceremony with parents and family members before the Huntington varsity baseball team took the field and later came from behind to topple league foe Centereach, 8-5.

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Blue Devil Flag Football Getting Closer

May 15 2026

The Huntington High School varsity flag football team continued inching closer to its No. 1 goal of joining the circle of Suffolk powers. The Blue Devils are not quite there yet, losing an exasperatingly number of close games. But this spring’s total of five wins is a program best and with most of the lineup returning next year the team is positive about the future.

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Sofia VanArsdale to Study Psychology at New Paltz

May 14 2026

Sofia VanArsdale can quickly disarm anyone with her smile. It is welcoming and puts people at ease within seconds. The Huntington High School senior intends to study psychology in the SUNY New Paltz honors program.

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Huntington UFSD Celebrates Speech Language Pathologists

May 14 2026

Huntington UFSD is celebrating its speech language pathologists who do so much behind the scenes to assist those with communication disorders and disabilities.

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Huntington Impressive at Suffolk Fit Club Contest in Sayville

May 14 2026

Talented teams of fourth and fifth graders from Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School vied in this year’s Suffolk Fit Club. Several dozen districts sent 34 teams in all to the competition.

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Callery’s Hat Trick Lifts Blue Devils Over Ward Melville, 9-3

May 14 2026

Bridget Callery fired three rockets into the back of the net and the Blue Devil defense was unyielding as the Huntington varsity girls’ lacrosse team upset state ranked No. 2 Ward Melville this week at Alumni Field, 9-3.

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District Fashion Shows on Tuesday, May 19 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

May 13 2026

The Huntington UFSD’s annual Art Show is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20 in the Huntington High School gym. Huntington’s student fashion shows are set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

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Huntington Highlights: District Transportation Office Strives to Meet High Expectations

May 13 2026

Judith Murphy, Jahaira Felix and Victoria Petruzelli work behind the scenes in Huntington UFSD’s transportation office to meet the heady expectations of residents with school age children as well as those responsible for operating eight school buildings and the academic, club and athletic programs.

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Trustees Name Yenifer Mercado Principal of Jack Abrams School

May 13 2026

Yenifer Mercado has been appointed to serve as principal of Jack Abrams School effective July 1. Huntington School Board members took the action during a public meeting this past Monday night.

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Blue Devils Look Sharp in Spring League

May 13 2026

The Huntington varsity boys’ basketball team is playing well in the opening weeks of the Michael Ferreira Era, winning games in a spring league based out of a Northport area facility.

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Alistair McKay is Perfect in Noetic Learning Spring Contest

May 12 2026

Alistair McKay is exceptional. The Woodhull Intermediate School sixth grader scored a perfect 20/20 in the Noetic Learning Spring Contest, placing him in the top ten percent of all sixth graders nationwide.

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Two Candidates on May 19 Trustee Ballot

May 12 2026

Two candidates will be on the ballot when Huntington School District residents go to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to elect two trustees to serve three year terms on the Board of Education commencing July 1 and running through June 30, 2029.

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Finley Students Sparkle in Math Masters Invitational

May 12 2026

J. Taylor Finley Middle School math teachers Abigail Simon and Denise Grodzicki recently led a contingent of 10 students to the 2nd Annual Math Masters Invitational at Udall Road Middle School in West Islip.

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Blue Devil Varsity Club Reorganizes for 2026-27

May 12 2026

The Huntington High School Varsity Club is reorganizing for the 2026/27 school year with a new president and new executive board members.

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