William Floyd School District News
William Floyd School District News
WFHS senior recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program commended student
William Floyd High School senior Nia Alicea has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor is given to 34,000 students nationwide for their academic excellence.
William Floyd School District announces policy on student information disclosure
The William Floyd School District has issued a notification regarding the release of student information under the No Child Left Behind Act. According to §9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (the “ESEA”) (20 U.S.C. §7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act, the district is required to disclose, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone listings of high school students to military recruiters.
William Floyd's Zariel Macchia named among top cross-country runners by Newsday
Zariel Macchia, a senior on the William Floyd High School cross-country team, has been recognized as one of the top 25 girls’ cross-country runners by Newsday. The publication noted her impressive achievements: “She won the Federation title in 17:59.4 and finished second in Class A, and in the merge, in 17:44.3 at the public-school state championships. The BYU commit, who already has a Class A title to her name, is the fastest runner in the state…and one of the fastest girls in the country.”
Sayville Ford donates car parts to William Floyd High School's automotive program
Sayville Ford has donated a pallet of new car parts to William Floyd High School's Automotive program, part of the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. The donation aims to provide students with hands-on experience in automotive repairs, enhancing their training.
William Floyd United Teachers donate books to kindergartners
The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT), supported by a "Reading Opens the World" grant from the American Federation of Teachers, recently donated copies of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat to every kindergarten student in the William Floyd School District.
Elementary students celebrate 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Second-grade students at Tangier Smith Elementary School celebrated "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" on Thursday, September 19. The annual parodic event, initiated in 1995, encourages participants to mimic pirate speech for the day.
Nassau police deem nationwide school threat non-credible
The Nassau County Police Department has issued an alert regarding a nationwide school threat circulating on social media, which they have determined to be non-credible.
Floyd Academy Principal John DeBenedetto receives Long Island School Hero Award
John DeBenedetto, principal of Floyd Academy, has been selected to receive a Long Island School Hero Award presented by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. This award highlights Long Island educators K-12 and beyond who have been inspirational in their roles and continue to go above and beyond by modeling qualities such as empathy, patience, creativity, dedication, leadership, compassion, inclusivity, and respectfulness. Mr. DeBenedetto is one of just 22 educators being honored this year.
William Floyd hosts Longwood for Parkway Power Bowl XIII
On Saturday, September 14 at 1 pm, the William Floyd varsity Colonials will face the Longwood Lions in the annual Parkway Power Bowl. This marks the 13th Power Bowl matchup between these two rivals as they compete for bragging rights during the opening game of the fall 2024 season. The Colonials currently lead the Parkway Power Bowl series with a record of 10-2, including a 21-0 victory last year.
WFHS senior Scott Eriksen named among Newsday’s top 100 boys' varsity soccer players
William Floyd High School senior Scott Eriksen, a forward on the boys’ varsity soccer team, has been named among the Top 100 boys’ varsity soccer players for the fall 2024 season by Newsday.
William Floyd High School announces pre-order availability for 2024-25 yearbooks
William Floyd High School 2024-25 yearbooks are available for pre-order.
Last call for Class of 2025 senior portraits scheduled for October
The last call for Senior Portraits to be booked at the high school is scheduled for October 22, 23, and 24. The sessions will take place in the west gym. Any sessions after these dates must be booked directly at the studio in Farmingdale. Students are encouraged to visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com to book their appointments.
William Floyd High School's business academy featured on LI News Radio
William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on “Spotlight on LI Schools,” a weekly program on LI News Radio that highlights notable developments in Long Island's schools. During her appearance, Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students through the Business Academy at William Floyd High School, emphasizing how these programs prepare students for post-graduation success.
William Floyd High School opens National Honor Society applications for 2024-25
The William Floyd High School Honor Society Colonial Chapter Charter #7567 is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.
High school students participate in inaugural careers program at Stony Brook University
This past summer, seven William Floyd High School students participated in Stony Brook University’s inaugural “A Taste of the Trades” program. The initiative aimed to provide hands-on learning experiences in fields such as construction, clean-energy production, and infrastructure development, while introducing job opportunities supporting sustainability.
WFHS junior selected for prestigious Juilliard Pre-College program
Jackson Seifert, a junior at William Floyd High School, has been accepted into the Juilliard Pre-College program. This comprehensive conservatory-style music program is designed for students who demonstrate significant talent and ambition in music.
Two WFHS student-athletes named among top 30 girls’ tennis players by Newsday
Lydia Van Cott and Anabel Van Cott have been named among the top 30 girls' tennis players by Newsday for the fall 2024 season. The recognition comes as part of Newsday's annual review of top singles and doubles players in Long Island high school tennis.
Three WFHS students named among top 100 football players by Newsday
Three student-athletes from William Floyd High School have been named among Newsday's top 100 football players for the upcoming fall season. Seniors Geo Alvarez, Derek Amato, and Aaron Fisher are recognized for their outstanding performances and are expected to make significant contributions in their final high school season.
William Floyd High School underclass pictures scheduled for mid-September
LifeTouch will be taking William Floyd High School underclass portraits on September 11, 12, and 13. Visit www.mylifetouch.com and enter your Picture Day ID: EVT9C4TGW. Please see the flyer below for details.
Adaptive tricycles enhance mobility options in William Floyd School District
On September 3, 2024, John S. Hobart Elementary School featured an event showcasing AmTrykes adaptive tricycles. Attendees included Ravi Seeram, assistant director of special education at William Floyd School District; Dr. Stacey Scalise, assistant superintendent for elementary instruction; Debbie Metz, president of AMBUCS LI and the Kyle Sports for Special Needs inclusion program; Kyle Meier, vice president of Kyle Sports for Special Needs; and James Westcott, principal of John S. Hobart Elementary School.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
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