William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


Aug 22, 2025

William Floyd students collaborate across grade levels in cooking activity

Students from William Floyd Elementary School and William Floyd High School recently participated in a joint cooking activity.

Aug 21, 2025

William Floyd schools adopt new policy limiting student device use starting September

Beginning in September, William Floyd School District will implement a new policy restricting the use of internet-enabled devices for all K-12 students.

Aug 21, 2025

William Floyd School District adopts new rules restricting student use of internet-enabled devices

The William Floyd School District has established a new policy that restricts students from using internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.

Aug 15, 2025

William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians

The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.

Aug 15, 2025

William Floyd School District sets first day of school and announces free meal program

The William Floyd School District has announced that the first day of classes for students in grades K-12 will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Aug 13, 2025

William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music

William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.

Aug 10, 2025

William Floyd girls’ basketball wins summer league title; JV finishes as runner-up

The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity basketball team has claimed the Town of Brookhaven Summer League Championship, following a strong playoff performance.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format

The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.

Aug 4, 2025

William Floyd School District updates kindergarten screening process for 2025-26

Most incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year at William Floyd School District have already completed their required screenings, either during Pre-K or in June.

Jul 30, 2025

Tri-Hamlet community launches plans for America’s 250th anniversary

The Tri-Hamlet 250 Committee has started preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary, organizing a kickoff event called “Fired Up for Freedom/Countdown to 250.” The event took place on July 19 at the Mastic Beach Property Owners...

Jul 29, 2025

Suffolk County Police to host National Night Out at William Floyd High School

The Suffolk County Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place on the grounds of William Floyd High School, specifically behind Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School where...

Jul 17, 2025

William Floyd Board introduces student members in reorganization for new school year

The William Floyd Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting for the 2025-26 school year.

Jul 1, 2025

Teachers' Story Corner returns for summer readings at local library

William Floyd teachers are collaborating with the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library to bring back the Teachers’ Story Corner this summer.

Jul 1, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary celebrates student transition with heartfelt video

For the second year in a row, Mr. Melandro's fifth-grade class at Tangier Smith Elementary School has participated in a video project that marks their transition to William Paca Middle School.

Jun 28, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates class of 2025 graduation

William Floyd High School held its 66th commencement ceremony on June 28, celebrating approximately 800 students who graduated and joined the ranks of the school's alumni.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd seniors revisit elementary schools in traditional walk

On Thursday, June 26, around 220 members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools in a tradition known as "Walk Down Memory Lane."

Jun 27, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary hosts inaugural faculty field day

The faculty at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School marked the end of the 2024-25 academic year with a unique event by organizing their inaugural Faculty Field Day.

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates annual fine arts signing day

The William Floyd High School Fine Arts Department recently held its annual senior Signing Day ceremony at the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library.

Jun 26, 2025

William Floyd Elementary celebrates successful Math Mania events

William Floyd Elementary School recently hosted Math Mania, a series of math events designed to engage students in competitive mathematics.

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