William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Nov 10, 2025

William Floyd varsity gymnastics heads to county championships after strong regular season

The William Floyd High School varsity gymnastics team has ended its regular season with a 9-1 record, finishing second in League I. This result qualifies the Colonials for the Section XI team county championships for the third year in a row.

Nov 9, 2025

Eight William Floyd High School students receive NYSSMA All-State honors

Eight students from William Floyd High School have been recognized by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) as All-State musicians, a distinction awarded to top high school performers in New York.

Nov 7, 2025

William Floyd School District hosts annual faculty art exhibit

The William Floyd School District Art Department is holding its annual Faculty Art Exhibit at the Susan Hersh Art Gallery, located in the main lobby of William Floyd High School.

Nov 7, 2025

William Floyd varsity football finishes undefeated season ahead of playoffs

The William Floyd High School varsity football team, under the leadership of head coach Paul Longo, completed its 2025 regular season undefeated with an 8-0 record.

Nov 7, 2025

William Floyd High School students collect environmental data at local river sites

William Floyd High School science students recently took part in the annual “A Day in the Life” project at Forge River Marina and Osprey Park.

Nov 6, 2025

William Floyd and Paca middle schoolers explore Van Gogh exhibit at NY Botanical Gardens

Eighth grade art students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to experience the "Van Gogh’s Flowers" exhibit.

Nov 4, 2025

William Floyd girls’ cross country earns honors ahead of state qualifier

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity cross country team finished their regular season with a second-place overall result in Division I. Head coach John Ryan led the Colonials through a successful campaign, highlighted by strong...

Nov 3, 2025

William Floyd boys’ cross country team qualifies for state after strong season

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team has completed its regular season with a 4-1 record, securing a place in the county championship at Sunken Meadow State Park.

Nov 3, 2025

William Floyd High School Barbering Academy offers free haircuts to middle school students

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has started offering free haircuts and shape ups to students at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School.

Nov 1, 2025

Two freshmen win logo contest for William Floyd High School's 'Puffs' production

William Floyd High School freshmen Audriana Smith and Welman Gomez Zelaya have been named winners of a logo design contest for the school’s theater program.

Nov 1, 2025

New York State Education Department allows Regents exam exemptions for major life events

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced a new policy allowing students affected by significant life events to be exempt from taking Regents examinations required for graduation.

Oct 31, 2025

William Floyd High School's business education department wins seventh state honor

The William Floyd High School Business Education Department has been recognized as the Business Education & Marketing “Department of the Year” by the Business Teachers Association of New York State for the seventh time.

Oct 30, 2025

William Floyd High School to host multiple community aid events amid SNAP benefit suspension

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, several food distribution events have been scheduled in Suffolk County.

Oct 29, 2025

William Floyd High School girls’ soccer team holds inaugural Teacher Appreciation Game

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity soccer team recently held its first Teacher Appreciation Game, led by head coach Kristin Carroll.

Oct 26, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull students study river science at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School fourth-grade students recently took part in an educational field trip to Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.

Oct 26, 2025

William Floyd soccer coach Paul Paniccia marks career milestone with 100th victory

William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Paul Paniccia recently achieved his 100th career victory, marking a significant milestone for the program.

Oct 22, 2025

William Floyd High School to present 'Puffs' theater production on November 7-8

The William Floyd High School Theater Arts program will stage the play "Puffs" on November 7 and 8 at 6:30 pm in the Nick Poulos Auditorium.

Oct 22, 2025

WFSD students visit Riverhead Building Supply for hands-on learning

Students from William Floyd High School's Business Ownership & Management and Woodworking courses recently visited Riverhead Building Supply to gain firsthand experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Oct 21, 2025

William Floyd High School field hockey team secures first playoff berth since early 2000s

The William Floyd High School varsity field hockey team has secured a place in the playoffs for the first time since the early 2000s.

Oct 20, 2025

William Floyd High School announces class ring ordering days for November

William Floyd High School has announced that class ring ordering days for juniors and seniors will take place on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5.

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