Huntington Union Free School District

Huntington Union Free School District This is the official page of the Huntington Union Free School District. Approximately 4,100 students

Southdown Primary School's opening day could not have gone better. Here are some photos of students arriving for the sta...
09/03/2026

Southdown Primary School's opening day could not have gone better. Here are some photos of students arriving for the start of the new school year. Photos are compliments of Darin Reed.

Please note that Huntington UFSD is closed for classes on Friday (September 4) and Monday (September 7) for the Labor Da...
09/03/2026

Please note that Huntington UFSD is closed for classes on Friday (September 4) and Monday (September 7) for the Labor Day weekend. Classes will resume in all buildings on Tuesday, September 8.

Finley Suits Up for New School Year...J. Taylor Finley Middle School on Greenlawn Road is all set for another school yea...
09/03/2026

Finley Suits Up for New School Year...

J. Taylor Finley Middle School on Greenlawn Road is all set for another school year. The building opened in September 1965 and has been in continuous service to the Huntington UFSD community ever since.

Finley’s faculty and staff welcomed the newest students in the building during last week’s seventh grade orientation. The incoming students had an opportunity to meet key members of the educational team, learn more about Finley and begin getting comfortable in their new school.

Following the orientation, students had a chance to walk through their schedules, find their classrooms and practice opening their lockers, helping make the first day feel a little less overwhelming.

“A special thank-you to our National Junior Honor Society members, who welcomed our new students and helped guide and support them as they navigated their schedules and explored the building,” Assistant Principal Alexis Estrada said. “We are so excited to welcome our new seventh graders to Finley and look forward to an amazing year ahead. Welcome to Finley!”

The first day of school was equally cheery. About 550 seventh and eighth graders were greeted with smiles, school spirit and plenty of excitement as they arrived for the first day of a new school year.

“Our Blue Devil was there to welcome students as they entered the building, while members of our administration, including Superintendent Beth McCoy joined in to greet students and help start the year off on a positive note,” Principal Traci Roethel said. “We are so excited to have our hallways filled with students again and look forward to an incredible year together!”

Freshman Seminar Expected to Pay Immediate Dividends...Huntington High School’s multi-day freshman seminar is expected t...
09/03/2026

Freshman Seminar Expected to Pay Immediate Dividends...

Huntington High School’s multi-day freshman seminar is expected to pay immediate dividends for its 124 participants as the new year gets underway.

The 13th edition of the initiative benefitted from having 12 upperclassmen acting as assistants to the teachers leading the program and mentors to the incoming ninth graders. The three-day workshop ran daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It was appreciated by all, especially those who were able to attend all three days,” said lead teacher Suzi Biagi-Quigley.

The ten veteran teachers staffing the program enjoyed meeting the students and they appreciated their enthusiasm. “It’s always such a pleasure getting to know some of the freshmen ahead of time and helping alleviate some of their anticipation about going to high school,” Mrs. Biagi-Quigley said.

The program was designed to help the freshmen prepare for the rigor and expectations of life at Huntington High School. The workshop included “getting to know you” activities, scavenger hunts, team building exercises and learning about organization for the high school student, among other topics.

“There were role-plays, games and in-depth discussions about what it means to be a high school student,” Mrs. Biagi-Quigley said. “The program had something for everyone and also included tours of the building, learning about key faculty and staff members, where to go for support, clubs, sports and honor societies. Free lunch was provided every day and all the students were able to go home with an assortment of school supplies on the final day.”

Washington Primary School Blasts Off to Great Year...Washington Primary School kicked off the new school year with big s...
09/03/2026

Washington Primary School Blasts Off to Great Year...

Washington Primary School kicked off the new school year with big smiles and plenty of energy as more than 300 students arrived early in the morning ready for a full day of classes and activities.

“We are focused on new beginnings and learning adventures throughout the 2026/27 school year,” Principal Michelle J. Richards said. “At Washington we ‘Dream Big and Reach for the Stars.’ The year kicked off with a high energy kindergarten orientation.”

The school’s youngest “Washington Winners” met their kindergarten teachers and spent time in their new classrooms while their parents engaged in a presentation facilitated by Dr. Richards. “Our Mission is Learning: Learning Kindness, Belonging and Empathy as we Learn the Academics,” the principal said.

Washington School opened in September 1954. For many years, the building housed students in grades K-6. Its enrollment peaked at 629 students.

Dr. Richards has been Washington’s principal since July 1, 2018. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at SUNY Albany and a Master of Science degree in childhood education at City University of New York-Lehman College. She earned a Doctor of Education degree in educational administration and supervision at St. John’s University. She studied for her state administrative certification at CUNY-Queens College.

At the time of her appointment in Huntington, Dr. Richards was an assistant principal in the Elmont School District since 2013 and an administrator there since 2009. She began her career as a general education teacher in New York City. She worked at Public School 107x (2001-03) and Lewis H. Latimer School-PS 56K (2003-06). She later taught in Elmont at Gotham Avenue School from 2006-09.

🍎🍂 Harvest of the Month: Apples! 🍂🍎A new school year means a fresh start to our Harvest of the Month series! This Septem...
09/03/2026

🍎🍂 Harvest of the Month: Apples! 🍂🍎

A new school year means a fresh start to our Harvest of the Month series! This September, we’re kicking things off with a fall favorite — apples! 🍏🍎

Apples are packed with antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. The nutrients and antioxidants found in apples may help support overall health and may play a role in reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.

Maybe there really is something to the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” 🍎🩺

Students will find apples featured throughout our school menus on:
📅 9/2, 9/3, 9/8, 9/15, 9/18, 9/22, and 9/25

🍂 Bring the harvest home! We encourage families to try the included Fall Apple Crumble recipe — a delicious way to enjoy one of the season’s favorite fruits together.

Stay tuned as we highlight a new harvest each month and continue bringing fresh flavors, fun food facts, and healthy inspiration to our students throughout the school year! 🌱🍎

Jack Abrams Intermediate School enjoyed a wonderful first day of school. Photos by Darin Reed.
09/03/2026

Jack Abrams Intermediate School enjoyed a wonderful first day of school. Photos by Darin Reed.

Huntington UFSD Reaffirms Cell Phone Policy...Huntington UFSD is in its second year of adhering to a New York State law ...
09/03/2026

Huntington UFSD Reaffirms Cell Phone Policy...

Huntington UFSD is in its second year of adhering to a New York State law restricting student cell phone use during the regular school day. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Brenden Cusack sent parents a letter detailing the policy along with a FAQ sheet. You can access Policy 7316 by clicking HERE.

“Board of Education Policy 7316 was developed through thoughtful collaboration with our local stakeholders including teachers, staff members, students, administrators and parents to support a more focused, engaging, and distraction-free school environment for all learners,” Mr. Cusack said.

“In an effort to reduce students’ reliance on technology and social media, New York State has adopted legislation that requires all public schools to ban students’ use of personal Internet-enabled devices during the school day,” parents and guardians were told.

Read the entire article at www.hufsd.edu

Here are some scenes from opening day at Huntington High School compliments of Darin Reed.
09/03/2026

Here are some scenes from opening day at Huntington High School compliments of Darin Reed.

Tenure Granted to 22 Faculty Members...Huntington School Board members have granted tenure to 22 faculty members who hav...
09/02/2026

Tenure Granted to 22 Faculty Members...

Huntington School Board members have granted tenure to 22 faculty members who have served multiple years of probation and who have been given strong evaluation ratings.

“Tenure decisions are perhaps the most important decisions a school board makes affecting the future of its students,” according to the New York State School Boards Association. .

Huntington School Board members voted unanimously at their public meeting this past Monday night to grant tenure to teachers Cara Bernal (special education), Ashley Berrell (music), Lauren Blackburn (physical education), Natalie Boccard (elementary), Mary Brandt (special education), Alessandra Cervinaro (TESOL), Ruth Escobar-Galeas (guidance), Malcolm Eugene (special education), Subia Jamaluddin (TESOL), Kevin Kuhner (technology), Jessica Martino (elementary), Adrianne McCormack (special education), Bryan Outsen (business), Meghan Powers (elementary), Andre Rizzuto (music), Olivia Roberts (TESOL), Olivia Russell (elementary), Kristiana Salerno (special education), Shealyn Scully (physical education), Julia Sullivan (elementary), Kristen Temperino (art) and Sebar Zubair (mathematics).

Deputy Superintendent Christopher Hender spoke about each of the newly tenured faculty members and stated they have been standout employees during their probationary periods. Superintendent Beth McCoy then led her fellow cabinet members along with the Huntington School Board and the faculty members to the school gymnasium for a commemorative photo.

Read more at www.hufsd.edu

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