William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Dec 19, 2024

Elementary students connect with Antarctic researcher via virtual session

Tangier Smith Elementary School third graders recently had a virtual meeting with Jared Collins, a William Floyd High School alumnus and current doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Dec 18, 2024

GoFundMe Created for Late William Floyd Coach Sumpter — Learn How to Donate

Though there is no undoing the overwhelm of loss, the spirited community members within the William Floyd School District have nevertheless rallied together to find positivity in the face of devastation, and in short order.

Dec 18, 2024

William Floyd basketball honors late coach Darrell Sumpter with win

The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team recently paid tribute to their late assistant coach, Darrell Sumpter, with a victory against Longwood.

Dec 18, 2024

William Paca Middle School spreads holiday cheer through music and charity

William Paca Middle School recently engaged in spreading holiday cheer through music and acts of generosity.

Dec 17, 2024

Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash

Hearts are heavy across the William Floyd School District, as they confirmed the tragic loss of their much-beloved boys’ varsity assistant basketball coach, Darrell Sumpter, in a car crash on Sunrise Highway.

Dec 17, 2024

Tragic Loss Stuns Community

The tragic loss that sent waves of grief across the William Floyd community first appeared as a routine police report.

Dec 17, 2024

William Floyd cheerleaders qualify for national championship; Marino earns top honors

The William Floyd High School cheerleading team has qualified for the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida.

Dec 17, 2024

Middle schoolers design and parade balloons for elementary school peers

William Paca Middle School's sixth-grade students recently participated in the "Balloons Over Paca" project, inspired by Melissa Sweet's children's book "Balloons Over Broadway."

Dec 16, 2024

Music teacher shares map of holiday lights in Nassau and Suffolk counties

William Floyd Middle School's general music teacher, Jonathan Dignam, has taken the initiative to spread holiday cheer by creating a comprehensive map of festively decorated homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Dec 16, 2024

High school artists create portraits for Indian youth

William Floyd High School art students have engaged in a creative initiative through the "Memory Project," an endeavor aimed at fostering cultural connections and kindness worldwide.

Dec 14, 2024

William Floyd mourns loss of Coach Darrell Sumpter after fatal accident

The William Floyd School District has announced the passing of boys' varsity assistant basketball coach Darrell Sumpter.

Dec 13, 2024

Moriches Elementary celebrates creativity in annual pumpkin carving contest

In late October, Moriches Elementary School hosted its 45th annual "Great Pumpkin" contest.

Dec 12, 2024

Moriches Elementary School's card drive brings holiday cheer to local seniors

Moriches Elementary School collaborated with New York State Senator Dean Murray and the organization "Voices for Seniors" to conduct a holiday greeting card drive.

Dec 12, 2024

William Floyd High School NJROTC excels at annual inspection and wins color guard competition

The William Floyd High School NJROTC recently completed their Annual Military Inspection and Pass-in-Review.

Dec 10, 2024

WFSD Elementary School Student-Musicians Selected for Prestigious Festival

Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected to be a part of the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK (Parents, Educators And Kids) Festival

Dec 9, 2024

Assemblyman DeStefano honors April Coppola as 'Woman of Distinction

New York State Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano has recognized April Coppola, the president of the William Floyd Board of Education, as a "Woman of Distinction."

Dec 6, 2024

Three William Floyd athletes listed among Newsday's top boys’ basketball players

Newsday has announced its list of the top 100 boys' basketball players for the 2024-25 season, featuring three seniors from William Floyd High School.

Dec 6, 2024

Elf characters bring festive cheer to Tangier Smith Elementary School

Since the beginning of December, Tangier Smith Elementary School has been welcoming students with a unique sight.

Dec 5, 2024

Elementary school holds second 'Woodhullgiving' celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently held its second annual "Woodhullgiving" celebration, aimed at fostering community spirit and providing meals for those in need before Thanksgiving.

Dec 5, 2024

Thanksgiving feasts held at William Floyd Learning Center and Floyd Academy

The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy organized Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate the season with their school communities.

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