William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Dec 4, 2025

William Floyd High School names David Villegas Artist of the Month

William Floyd High School has named senior David Villegas as its latest “Artist of the Month.” Villegas was selected after a competition among senior artists, and his artwork will appear on the cover of the 2026 William Floyd High School yearbook.

Dec 3, 2025

William Floyd Elementary School students hold Thanksgiving-themed balloon parade

Just before the Thanksgiving break, special education classes at William Floyd Elementary School held a balloon parade inspired by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Dec 3, 2025

William Floyd announces winter concert and art show schedule for December

The William Floyd School District has announced the schedule for its December 2025 winter concerts and art shows.

Dec 2, 2025

Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation brings mental health message to William Floyd Barbering Academy

Students in the William Floyd High School Barbering Academy recently participated in a discussion about mental health awareness led by Jason Alexander Sr., co-founder of the Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation.

Nov 30, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary welcomes students with Elf on the Shelf tradition

Principal Dominic Ciliotta and assistant principal Jackie Cabrera at Tangier Smith Elementary School marked the start of December by dressing in "Elf on the Shelf" costumes to greet students returning to school on Monday, December 1.

Nov 29, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary holds third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration, an event aimed at fostering gratitude and community spirit among students, staff, and families.

Nov 29, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates diversity with multicultural family night

Moriches Elementary School recently held a Multicultural Family Night, an event organized in partnership with the Moriches PTO.

Nov 27, 2025

Four William Floyd High School juniors chosen for eVoco choral performance

Four juniors from William Floyd High School have been selected to perform with the eVoco Voice Collective, a choral ensemble recognized for its focus on combining poetry and music through group singing.

Nov 24, 2025

William Floyd United Teachers host annual coat giveaway distributing thousands of winter items

On November 15, William Floyd High School hosted the third annual Coat Giveaway organized by the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT).

Nov 22, 2025

William Floyd High School sets cap and gown ordering dates for graduating seniors

William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for seniors to order their graduation caps, gowns, and tassels for the upcoming commencement ceremony on June 27, 2026.

Nov 22, 2025

John S. Hobart Elementary holds events for Bullying Awareness Month

John S. Hobart Elementary School marked Bullying Awareness Month in October with a series of schoolwide events focused on promoting kindness and discouraging bullying among students.

Nov 21, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates diversity at annual World Showcase

William Floyd High School recently held the William Floyd World Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the cultural diversity present in the school district.

Nov 21, 2025

William Floyd High School robotics team’s t-shirt cannon featured in Newsday

The William Floyd High School Robotics Team 287 has been highlighted in Newsday for its t-shirt cannon robot, which is used to entertain crowds at home football games and other school sports events.

Nov 20, 2025

William Floyd School District honors veterans with student-led activities

Schools in the William Floyd School District marked Veterans Day by organizing a range of activities and projects to honor military veterans.

Nov 18, 2025

William Floyd High School teacher presents nutritional curriculum at Culinary Institute of America

Amanda Huff, a science teacher at William Floyd High School, recently presented her nutritional science curriculum to an audience of more than 100 educators, administrators, and food service professionals at the Culinary Institute of America’s...

Nov 18, 2025

William Floyd football heads to Suffolk County Championship after semifinal win over Longwood

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a place in the Suffolk County Championship after defeating Longwood 41-7 in the Section XI playoff semifinals.

Nov 18, 2025

Senator Murray and Assemblyman DeStefano tour Moriches Elementary School in William Floyd district

William Floyd School District officials hosted New York State Senator Dean Murray and Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano for a visit to Moriches Elementary School.

Nov 17, 2025

William Floyd varsity football advances to semifinals after win over Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team advanced to the semifinals of the Section XI playoffs after defeating Sachem East 34-14.

Nov 13, 2025

Moriches Elementary holds annual pumpkin carving contest

Moriches Elementary School recently held its 46th annual “Great Pumpkin” contest, inviting students and their families to carve pumpkins into creative designs.

Nov 10, 2025

William Floyd United Teachers organizes annual coat giveaway for local families

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) will hold its third annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 15.

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