William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Nov 22, 2024

William Floyd School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with activities

Schools in the William Floyd School District recently organized various activities and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Nov 22, 2024

William Floyd High School hosts successful college admissions event

William Floyd High School recently held its first on-site admissions event of the academic year, allowing students to engage directly with college admissions counselors.

Nov 21, 2024

William Floyd High School students honored by Brookhaven Town for academic excellence

Twenty-seven students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their academic achievements at the Town of Brookhaven's 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Nov 19, 2024

Third graders at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary honor local veterans with special ceremony

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently held a ceremony to honor local veterans, organized by the third-grade students.

Nov 19, 2024

Tangier Smith Elementary partners with William Floyd High School CTE programs

Tangier Smith Elementary School fifth-grade students recently engaged in a collaborative learning experience with the William Floyd High School's Cosmetology and Barbering academies.

Nov 18, 2024

William Floyd Colonials aim for historic 15th Suffolk County title

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team is set to compete for their 15th Suffolk County Championship.

Nov 18, 2024

William Floyd High School choir's song to air on NBC/Telemundo

The William Floyd High School Acabellas' rendition of "Deck the Halls" will be broadcast during commercial breaks on NBC 4/Telemundo 47 from November 20 to December 4.

Nov 15, 2024

William Floyd Middle School hosts first annual PBIS kickoff celebration

William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) recently organized its inaugural Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) kickoff event.

Nov 13, 2024

Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions.

Nov 13, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hosts second annual coat giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23.

Nov 12, 2024

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs with a decisive 43-22 victory over Sachem East.

Nov 8, 2024

William Floyd art teachers display works in annual faculty exhibit

Art teachers from the William Floyd School District recently gathered at the Sue Hersh Art Gallery in William Floyd High School to present their work.

Nov 8, 2024

Moriches Elementary School holds election-themed activity for students

As voters across the United States participated in the 2024 presidential and local elections, Moriches Elementary School engaged its students in a unique election of their own.

Nov 7, 2024

Students engage in environmental research at Forge River and Osprey Park

William Floyd High School Science Honor Society and Stony Brook STEP students recently engaged in the "A Day in the Life" program at Forge River and Osprey Park.

Nov 6, 2024

Elementary school brings back life-sized Candy Land for educational fun

Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently participated in a life-sized version of the popular board game "Candy Land" held in their school library.

Nov 6, 2024

Three William Floyd students earn spots in SCMEA All-County Jazz bands

Three students from the William Floyd School District have been selected for the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) All-County Jazz bands.

Nov 4, 2024

William Floyd Colonials secure Division I title; prepare for playoffs

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, under the guidance of head coach Paul Longo, has concluded their regular season with a victory over Connetquot, finishing 42-30.

Oct 30, 2024

Board discusses metal detectors for enhanced school safety

At the Board of Education meeting on October 29, 2024, school safety was the main topic of discussion.

Oct 18, 2024

Moriches Elementary celebrates student readers with awards

Moriches Elementary School recently held an event to recognize students in grades K-5 who participated in the voluntary summer reading program. The program aimed to motivate kindergarten and first-grade students to learn 40 grade-level words before the start of the school year. Meanwhile, students from second to fifth grade were encouraged to engage in various reading challenges such as reading outdoors, selecting a book adapted into a movie, and exploring non-fiction books.

Oct 18, 2024

High school student found with handgun; investigation ongoing

This afternoon, shortly before high school dismissal, a student was brought to an administrator's office for possible vaping. During a search with a metal detecting wand, it was discovered that the student had a handgun. The weapon was confiscated and police were notified immediately.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Eastport-South Manor Welcomes New Faculty

Eastport-South Manor introduces new faculty members to the community.


Local

Deputy Sheriffs Rescue Kitten from Storm Drain - Name Him Foley

The Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff’s along with the Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management Section not only rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain in Yaphank.