William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Jan 6, 2025

Zariel Macchia honored as scholar athlete by News 12/Bethpage Credit Union

Zariel Macchia, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been recognized as the News 12/Bethpage Federal Credit Union Scholar Athlete of the week.

Jan 6, 2025

High school artist wins yearbook cover design competition

William Floyd High School senior Mike Amodeo has been selected to have his artwork featured on the cover of the 2025 yearbook.

Jan 2, 2025

William Floyd Rockettes announce first winter clinic for young dancers

The William Floyd Rockettes are set to host their inaugural Winter Clinic on January 11 at William Floyd High School.

Jan 2, 2025

WFHS student awarded full scholarship through QuestBridge program

William Floyd High School senior Milton Calderon-Suriel has secured a full four-year scholarship to the University of Chicago through the QuestBridge National College Match program.

Dec 30, 2024

William Floyd High School hosts industry experts for student insight

The William Floyd High School "Real Estate Reality" class recently hosted three professionals from the real estate industry.

Dec 20, 2024

Toys for Tots partners with elementary school to spread holiday cheer

Kindergarten students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently enjoyed a special event thanks to the efforts of Toys for Tots and a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

Dec 20, 2024

Ja'Quan Thomas honored as high school football offensive player of the year

William Floyd High School junior Ja’Quan Thomas has been recognized as the "High School Football Offensive Player of the Year" by the New York Jets and Gatorade.

Dec 20, 2024

William Floyd Middle School aids African school with new water well

William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) has been recognized for its successful fundraising campaign to build a clean water well in Africa.

Dec 20, 2024

Moriches Elementary hosts annual holiday rock concert with festive performances

Moriches Elementary School recently held its annual Holiday Rock Concert, an event that has become a cherished tradition.

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.

Daily Feed

Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


Local

No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open

The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.


Opinion

FROM THE NEWSROOM: Big Government Must Reduce Spending. My Family Did

Now more than ever, we need to support President Trump and Elon Musk in their mission to reduce spending and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse from the bloated bureaucracy.