Entertainment Sets Tone at PTA Council
At Monday morning’s PTA Council meeting, a select group of Oakwood Primary Center Singers, under the direction of Ms. Luella Pinelli, and the Silas Wood Sixth-Grade Wind Ensemble, under the direction...
View ArticleTrack Awards For 3 Whitman Stars
We hear from Girls Winter Track coach Rufus Shepard that the Section XI All County dinner was held at Villa Lombardi's last week and several Whitman athletes were honored. Congratulations to Alexandra...
View ArticleXanadu Rocks The House
Last Friday night's Xanadu Concert was a big success, and Whitman Principal Kathie Acker had nothing but praise for her staffers and students. “Congratulations to Mr. Pipolo and the student members of...
View ArticleFestival of the Arts Returns
Special thanks to our dedicated Walt Whitman music teachers, Mr. Deitz, Mr. Yolango and Mr. Altinel; art teachers, Ms. Verna Amakawa, Ms. Erica Cryer, Ms. Gina Tinucci, Ms. Nicole Guido; and...
View ArticleBlues Guitarist Toby Walker Inspires Students
During several days spent at Stimson Middle School, musician Toby Walker was able to look across the street and point out a small frame house where he spent a good part of his childhood. Today Mr....
View ArticleMarch Madness Highlights Countrywood Community
Countrywood’s March Madness celebration was in full swing on Thursday evening, March 12th. Students filled Whitman’s north gymnasium with families in tow where they enjoyed an evening of fun-filled...
View ArticleDiscovery Day at Microsoft Connects the Dots to an Exciting Future
Some very lucky students in South Huntington are getting ready to visit the state-of-the-art Microsoft Technology Center to experience the latest technology devices and touch experience. Our students...
View ArticleNew Balance Nationals
The best high school track and field athletes in the nation converged on New York City this past weekend for the 2015 New Balance National Championships. Boys track coach Rob Conroy is happy to...
View ArticleWhitman Wins Regional Science Bowl
A student team from Walt Whitman High School has won the prestigious 2015 STEP Regional Science Bowl Competition, and are advancing to the national finals. The science bowl is a "Jeopardy!"-style...
View ArticleSetting Sail @ Birchwood's Cultural Arts Fundraiser
It was a festive night last week as the Birchwood learning community dropped anchor at the Huntington Yacht Club to enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Birchwood’s annual...
View ArticleHappy St. Patrick's Day!
Bravo to our Walt Whitman Marching Band for yet another wonderful performance on Sunday, March 8th at the Town of Huntington’s St. Patrick's Day Parade. Once again our musicians and their directors...
View ArticleFebruary Athletes of the Month
For the month of February, we will step outside the usual box of nominating one male and one female athlete and recognize our 4x200 girls relay team. Our female Athletes of the Month for February are...
View ArticleCookbook Signing Today!
The first South Huntington Cookbooks are hot off the presses and will be available at this Thursday’s Health and Wellness Fair (4-8PM) at Walt Whitman High School. A special book signing will take...
View ArticleStimson History Day Winners Celebrated
Congratulations to our Stimson History Fair winners, listed below, who participated in the prestigious regional competition at Hofstra University on Sunday, March 8th. These remarkably talented young...
View ArticleFour from Whitman Nominated to Leadership Institute
Two hundred of the state’s top Hispanic students will travel to Albany this weekend for a firsthand look at the state legislative process. Students will meet with members of the New York State...
View ArticleAll-American for Two Whitman Alumni
We have just gotten word that two recent Walt Whitman graduates have distinguished themselves both academically and athletically. Long Island University Freshman Joe Calderone finished the season with...
View ArticleWhitman's Got Talent. . . And Lots Of It!
This annual tradition has become a hot ticket, and the wealth of talent still boggles the mind. There are students that clearly enjoy expressing their talent and their times on the Whitman stage may...
View ArticleA Festival of High School Choirs
Walt Whitman High School’s Choral Department of South HuntingtonProudly Presents“A Festival of High School Choirs” Featuring Mr. Colin Britt, Guest Conductor and Composer Participating choirs include:...
View ArticleAn Update from the Superintendent of Schools
Hi All: I wasn't expecting to be celebrating the eve of spring with an email about snowy weather. However, the winter of 2014-2015 seems to be ending as it began with yet another challenge for us to...
View ArticleWhitman NHS Restocks Local Food Pantry
There can’t be any question about the severity of this past winter and our local food pantries got hit hard as local residents needed a helping hand. Recognizing this immediate need in our community,...
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