William Floyd High School News

William Floyd High School News


Mar 7, 2025

Let Her Run!

This week we had a big win for Suffolk sports fans when William Floyd track star Zariel Macchia won her appeal and will be able to compete.

Feb 28, 2025

Floyd's Win Sets Up a Rematch and Chance for Revenge

The William Floyd Colonials boys’ varsity basketball team won their quarterfinal playoff game and have advanced to the next round of the Suffolk County playoffs.

Feb 22, 2025

Track Star Macchia Is Banned From The States On a Technicality

The best Long Island track and field star in recent memory will not be competing for the rest of the season. The reason why Zariel Macchia isn't competing isn't because of an unfortunate injury, nor is it because of something of her choosing. Macchia has been banned from competing because of a technicality in the rule book.

Feb 12, 2025

WFHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Earns Playoff Berth for Fourth Consecutive Year

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

Feb 12, 2025

William Floyd High School Adds Four to its Wall of Distinction

The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments will host their fourth annual Fine Arts Wall of Distinction ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, at 6 pm, in the east lobby of the high school near the Nick Poulos Memorial Auditorium.

Feb 6, 2025

WFHS Medical Club Donates $500 to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

The William Floyd High School Medical Club, led by William Floyd High School science educator Terri Randall, continued their yearly tradition of donating to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Feb 6, 2025

William Floyd Cheer Heads to National Championships, Places Top 5 in Cheerfest

In a historic achievement for William Floyd High School, the cheerleading team is set to compete at the prestigious National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) for the very first time in Orlando, Florida, from February 7-10, 2025.

Feb 5, 2025

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Wins Third Consecutive League Title

The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently earned their third consecutive League I title with a 72-64 victory over Brentwood.

Feb 2, 2025

William Floyd’s Own Lee Zeldin is Confirmed by the US Senate

Suffolk County’s own, former Congressman Lee Zeldin, has been confirmed by the United States Senate and was sworn in as the EPA Administrator serving in President Donald Trump's administration. From William Floyd High School to the White House, Zeldin has led a life of public service.

Jan 27, 2025

William Floyd School District Innovates in Teaching Civics and Government

William Floyd School District (WFSD) is a statewide leader in teaching government and civics from sixth through high school. Whether it is teaching the basics of how government works, the art of compromise, getting along with people with a different POV, or learning about media bias – WFSD is getting it done.

Jan 27, 2025

William Floyd Students Learn About How Government Works

They are learning that you can disagree with another person and still like them. And, more importantly, they are learning that you can engage in respectful discourse and even learn a little from someone you think is “wrong-headed”.

Jan 24, 2025

Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.

Jan 16, 2025

WFHS Senior Nominated for Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Victoria Basharina, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been selected as one of just 25 New York State nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in the leaders of tomorrow.

Jan 7, 2025

Yearbook Artist Chosen at William Floyd High School

William Floyd High School senior Mike Amodeo has been chosen to have his artwork grace the cover of the 2025 yearbook.

Jan 7, 2025

Colonials Crushing the Competition on the Wrestling Mat

The William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, has gotten off to a strong start to their season.

Jan 7, 2025

Real World Prep: Real Estate Pros Speak to William Floyd HS ‘Real Estate Reality Class’

Ahead of the holiday recess, William Floyd High School’s “Real Estate Reality” class welcomed three real estate professionals as guest speakers: Ed Shine, a broker and owner of Shine Realty; Stephanie Salvo, an agent at Shine Realty; and Theresa Wright, a mortgage specialist for Nationwide.

Jan 3, 2025

WFHS Senior Earns Full Scholarship to the University of Chicago

William Floyd High School senior Milton Calderon-Suriel will attend the University of Chicago next fall on a full four-year scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match program.

Dec 30, 2024

William Floyd High School Football Team Receives County-Wide Honors

At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Jim Mazzarella recognized the William Floyd Colonials Varsity Football team for their remarkable achievements and tremendous season. The Colonials won their 15th Suffolk County Division I Championship title finishing the season with a 10-2 record. That included a 7-1 regular season and then they went 3-1 in the playoffs.

Dec 18, 2024

GoFundMe Created for Late William Floyd Coach Sumpter — Learn How to Donate

Though there is no undoing the overwhelm of loss, the spirited community members within the William Floyd School District have nevertheless rallied together to find positivity in the face of devastation, and in short order.

Dec 17, 2024

Tragic Loss Stuns Community

“Incident: Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash,” read the dispatch from the Suffolk Police. “Location: Sunrise Highway, 1½ miles east of Horseblock Road, Shirley. Date/Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

Daily Feed

Newsday sues Nassau County over alleged First Amendment violations and retaliation

Newsday LLC has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Nassau County, its legislature, and county executive Bruce Blakeman of unconstitutional retaliation, igniting a battle over press freedom.


NYC sued for civil rights violations after alleged assault by HRA officers

Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, Officer Smith, Robert Morales, and unidentified individuals referred to as John Doe and Jane Doe, alleging serious misconduct and violations of their civil rights.


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RIP Joe Keyes: Patchogue St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshall Dies Days Before Parade

After suffering a heart attack early last week, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Board Trustee suffered another on March 7. He died three days later at the age of 73.