Polansky: Expect Calendar Adjustments

Huntington school district superintendent James W. Polansky wrote this letter to parents on Friday.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

I am hopeful that this letter finds you as well as can be expected in the aftermath of the recent storms.  I am certain that the return to school is a major step toward restoring a sense of normalcy. 

I know that there are many questions about the school district calendar, as many of you are in the process of adjusting your personal calendars for the coming months.  As such, please be aware of the following:

·  There will likely be adjustments made to the district calendar in terms of vacation days.  We are waiting to hear from the State Education Department and state government officials with respect to waiving the mandatory school day requirement.  We will make calendar-related decisions and inform you accordingly as soon as we possibly can.

·  There will be NO school on Monday (11/12).  State law explicitly prohibits schools from being in session on the majority of federal holidays, Veterans Day included.

·  Parent-teacher conferences will be canceled at the elementary schools for next Tuesday, November 13.  It will be a full day of instruction for grade 1-6 students (i.e., NO early dismissal).

·   Elementary report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, November 21.

·  The Finley and Huntington High School marking periods will now end on Friday, November 16, with report cards scheduled for mailing/posting on Tuesday, November 27.

Other date changes of note:

·         The SAT/SAT II exams at Huntington High School have been rescheduled for Saturday, November 17.  You must contact the College Board directly for a revised admission ticket.

·         The Huntington High School Drama Club performances of Lady Windermere’s Fan, originally scheduled for this weekend, will now be held on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 PM.

·         Huntington High School Open Houses for elementary and middle school parents have been rescheduled as follows:

++  Saturday, November 17, 2:00-3:30 PM (time change only)

++  Wednesday, December 5, 10:00-11:30 AM (date change)

We recognize that the recovery from storm effects may take some time.  As always, we are committed to supporting you and your child, and will continue to do so indefinitely.  Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher(s) or members of the building or district administration if we may assist in any regard. 

Once again, please let me express my sincerest appreciation to members of the Huntington school community for their patience and understanding.