William Floyd School District News
William Floyd School District News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William Floyd High School students earn spots at NYSCAME All-County Music Festival
Twenty-eight students from William Floyd High School have been chosen to participate in the upcoming New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County Music Festival. This event, scheduled for next month, honors junior and senior musicians who have shown exceptional talent.
William Floyd High School presents 'Kodachrome' November 1-2
Students at William Floyd High School are preparing for their fall theater production of "Kodachrome" by Adam Szymkowicz. The play will be performed on November 1 and 2 at 6:30 pm in the Nick Poulos Auditorium. Tickets are priced at $10 and can be purchased online or at the door.
William Floyd High School girls' tennis advances to playoffs for 22nd straight year
The William Floyd High School girls' varsity tennis team has concluded a successful season, securing their place in the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive year. Under the guidance of head coach David Pia, the Colonials achieved a 10-2 record in League IV and a 14-2 overall standing. Their performance has earned them a No. 4 seed, granting them a first-round bye and setting up a second-round home playoff match on October 22 against either No. 13 Sachem or No. 20 Eastport-South Manor.
William Floyd student named among top field hockey players by Newsday
Gianna Trotta, an 11th-grade student at William Floyd High School and a member of the varsity field hockey team, has been recognized as one of the top 50 field hockey players for the fall 2024 season by Newsday.
William Floyd High School students earn prestigious NYSSMA All-State accolades
Twelve students from William Floyd High School have been selected as New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State musicians for 2024. This distinction is awarded to the top high school musicians in New York State. The NYSSMA All-State Festival will be held from December 5-8 at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music Concert Hall.
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary students engage in STEM school building project
Second-grade students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently took part in a STEM project under the guidance of Ms. Ashley Kilanowski. The project involved real-world engineering processes, where students, with help from their parents, envisioned and created their ideal school building.
William Floyd honors Barbara McAdam as outstanding educator
Barbara McAdam has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began when she moved with her family from Ozone Park, Queens, to Brentwood in 1959. As a student in the Brentwood School District, she was inspired by her teachers who recognized and nurtured her talents in music, language, and writing.
Brian Heinz honored as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association
Brian Heinz has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Heinz is a well-known author of 20 children's books, which span both fiction and non-fiction genres. His works are known for their reflection of the natural world, often researched on location.
William Floyd Alumni Association honors five educators at annual award dinner
The William Floyd Alumni Association is set to host its 13th "Outstanding Educators" Award Dinner on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event will take place at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville, starting at 6:30 pm.
Sue Hersh posthumously awarded outstanding educator by alumni association
Sue Hersh, a former art teacher at William Floyd High School, has been honored posthumously as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in 1948 in Miller Place, New York, Hersh pursued her education at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia and later earned a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University.
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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.