Huntington Celebrates Computer Science Week

Huntington UFSD celebrated Computer Science Education Week all across the district. At Huntington High School, this included an exploration of possible careers in the computer science field and short presentations displayed on video monitors around the building about famous people working in the field.

Students were excited to participate in the high school’s Question of the Day Challenge. At J. Taylor Finley Middle School, students in Technology 8 finalized their C02 race car designs on paper. Students were given a specification sheet with measurements that had to be accurate to within the nearest 1/8th of an inch.

In Technology 7 at Finley, activities included the Hour of AI and a Music Lab: Jam Session, where students built confidence in their creative abilities and began to see coding as a tool for both problem-solving and artistic expression.

“We had an exciting and engaging Computer Science Education Week filled with hands-on learning and exploration,” Flower Hill third grade teacher Allison Conlon said. “Students participated in several activities designed to build foundational technology skills and spark curiosity about how computers work.”

These activities included:

Digital Citizenship: Students explored what it means to be responsible and safe digital citizens. They discussed popular websites they use and recorded their key takeaways about online safety, respectful communication, and making smart choices on the internet.

Hardware vs. Software: We learned the difference between computer hardware and software, and students applied their understanding by designing and creating their own paper laptops. This helped them visually connect how different components work together inside a computer.

Binary Coding: Students were introduced to binary code; the language computers use to represent letters and numbers. After learning how binary works, they created their own “byte bracelets” using the binary code for the first letter of their name.

“It was a fun and meaningful week that helped students build both creativity and confidence in computer science,” Ms. Conlon said.

Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners in the field.

“We have been having a great time celebrating Computer Science Education Week at Jefferson Primary School,” library media specialist Julie Dooher said. “For library, we have been reading books about digital citizenship, media balance and computational thinking.”

These books included:

“Unplugged” and “If you Give a Mouse an iPhone,” which promotes a healthy balance of media in our lives.

“How to Code a Sandcastle,” which teaches computational thinking and elements of coding.

“Technology Tail,” which teaches digital citizenship principals such as staying safe online and digital footprint.

“In makerspace/technology we focused on digital citizenship lessons from Common Sense Media that focused on AI, balancing our time with technology and learning what to trust online,” Ms. Dooher said. “I also created a choice board with read alouds, technology videos and coding games that all students had access to during free time in their classroom: Computer Science Choice Board 2025. A standout game from this board was a new AI game called AI Quests.”