Southdown Primary

Southdown Primary School physical education teachers John Romano and Natalee Schaeffer turned back the clock in the gymnasium to the 1970’s this week and introduced disco bowling to students.

Southdown Primary School takes learning seriously, but teachers and support staff like to keep things fun, too. That said, there’s always a need to give classroom activities the attention they deserve and fortunately that’s the practice at the Browns Road school.

Southdown Primary School second graders expanded their love of reading, writing and exploring through a fun Flat Stanley project. After students in teachers Dana Hartough and Theresa Duffy’s class finished reading “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown, they took their own Flat Stanley on many adventures around Southdown.

Southdown Primary School has a long history of service to the community. It’s in its eighth decade as one of the crown jewels of Huntington UFSD and its students in 2024/25 are just as intelligent, ambitious, ingenious and energetic as the many thousands that came before them.

Southdown Primary School recognized several dozen students as its Stars of the Month for December and January. The youngsters were all thrilled to be honored for their work and efforts in and out of classrooms and all around the building.

It was time for a parade at Southdown Primary School after students completed a reading of the book, “Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by illustrator Melissa Sweet. The youngsters marched through hallways and all around the school in an impressive display.

Who doesn’t like a pat of the back for a job well done? It certainly isn’t Southdown Primary School students. Just like everyone else, these youngsters enjoy being recognized for their achievements. The Stars of the Month for November have earned their moment in the spotlight.

Southdown Primary School presented awards to its top students during the month of October. It’s not easy selecting a relatively small group of youngsters in a school filled talented and hardworking students. But the latest Stars of the Month are truly just that; stars.

Southdown Primary School hosted its fourth annual Breast Cancer Walk, raising more than $2,200 for the charity Pink Aid.

Elementary grade level students all around Huntington UFSD celebrated at recent harvest festivals, which were a reminder of the community’s agricultural roots. The fun extended to the northwest corner of the district at Southdown Primary School where there was plenty of excitement to go around.

Southdown Primary School’s Stars of the Month features a dynamic group of boys and girls who have all been working hard in their classrooms and demonstrating commendable behaviors throughout the building.

Surrounded by flowers and plants, a large gold-plated sculpture sits serenely along the main walkway near the entrance to Southdown Primary School. It’s been there for more than 50 years, but few, if any, of the hundreds who pass it by each day have any idea of who it honors or why it’s there.

The school year is wrapping up in fine fashion at Southdown Primary School where a final set of student award recipients was recently announced for the month of August.