"The timing just seemed perfect," said Bill Hender, who said he's "grown to love" the South Huntington community over the past few years.
Each student was presented with a "Key to the District" and a commemorative medal with the seal of their respective armed services branch.
The students raised the funds by making, packaging and selling dog treats, greeting cards and other items.
This year’s event will raise money to help a Walt Whitman HS wrestling team alumnus recently diagnosed with kidney cancer.
The reconstruction is set to be finished in time for graduation. There will be a concession stand and extra viewing space.
Joe Monastero has a "deep understanding of Cold Spring Harbor Schools" and its traditions, the board of education president said.
Samuel Davis was presented with a first- place award and $5,000 educational scholarship in the Suffolk County High Schools category.
A commanding officer said the Marine Corps is always looking for the "best and brightest" to join.
Students were given a tour of the loft, got to see Duke Ellington-related items, and perform in front of family and friends.
Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center walked together to support a teacher's son who was diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Christian Bowen resigned Wednesday after becoming superintendent in September, according to the report.
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Veterans were given the opportunity to talk about their service and reminisce.
The center features treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes with video games, weight machines, free weights, a new music/video system, and more.
The educator was recognized as Adapted PE Teacher of the Year. She helped developed the school's ALTO phys-ed class.
Students who demonstrated outstanding achievement in business education at the secondary level were recognized.
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The class of 2010 graduate won the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program Casting for her work on "The Traitors."
Parents try to learn the instruments their own children play. "Students really enjoy seeing their parents play," the band director said.
The NAMM Foundation honored the Harborfields Central School District with the distinction for a fifth straight year.
The teams' achievements were recognized at a board of education meeting. Two girls had standout seasons for the wrestling team.
She is one of just 10 teachers from all of Long Island this year to receive this award.
The valedictorian wants to study mechanical engineering, while the salutatorian aims to major in engineering.
The students were chosen to participate in the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the Future Program.
Birchwood Intermediate School fourth grade students were first to learn about electrical safety in a new demonstration by PSEG LI.
Students shared experiences surrounding the culinary delights they grew up enjoying. See some photos.
"This is an incredible achievement that many students are not afforded," the athletic director said, praising the students' hard work.
The girls team is headed to the State Championships in Troy this weekend. A parade sendoff is scheduled for Friday.
Students were recognized for dance choreography, literature, photography and visual arts.
High school students showed their younger counterparts drones, small robots, power tools, aquariums, terrariums and microscopes.
Congratulations to all who medaled!
The students participated in the Polar Bear Plunge off of Long Beach.
A boy and girl from each high school are selected each year for excelling in physical education, character and leadership in activities.
The teacher was recognized as a Bright Light by the Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technology.