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Huntington School DistrictHuntington School DistrictHuntington School DistrictHuntington School DistrictHuntington School District2019-20202019-20202019-20202019-20202019-2020
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Our MissionRecognizing the strengths of our district's traditions,its history of community support, the diversity of ourpopulation and our commitment to educationalexcellence, the mission of the Huntington Union FreeSchool District is to educate students by effectivelyteaching an enriched body of knowledge through theactive participation of all students, building upon theirunique talents and abilities to produce creative, self-assured, responsible citizens who are capable ofcritical thought and action.
Dear Resident:
It is with great pleasure and a sense of excitement that I welcome you to the 2019-2020 schoolyear! We look forward to a year filled with learning and a multitude of opportunities to bring ourdistrict community together.
The Huntington School District is rich with tradition and has earned its reputation for offeringstrong and broad-ranging curricula in all disciplines, as well as extensive, high quality extracur-ricular opportunities. All serve as a source of pride within the school district and among itsstudents. Our dedicated and concerned administrators, teachers, and support staff will continueworking diligently to help our students excel academically, socially and emotionally, whilepromoting their growth as well rounded school and community citizens.
This calendar emphasizes the critical nature of communication among all members of the schoolcommunity and characterizes the partnership that exists among school, home and community.Please take the time to review its contents. It is my hope that you will choose to attend some ormany of the events and activities to be held throughout the year. These activities offer residents abroad range of opportunities to experience firsthand the hard work and achievements of ourstudents, staff and schools, as well as provide a source of enjoyment.
Additionally, please take note of the information presented within the document, including thedistrict directory, registration and academic requirements, and highlights of various policies andthe array of services and programs offered throughout the district. Up-to-date news on districtand school happenings will be posted daily on our website (www.hufsd.edu), and on ourFacebook (www.facebook.com/HuntingtonUFSD), Twitter (twitter.com/HUFSD), and Instagram(www.instagram.com/hufsd_ny/) pages.
Also of note, our interactive e-calendar (www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=hufsd) will reflect added events or postponements. Events upcoming, as listedon the interactive calendar, are shown in the box in the lower right corner of the website’s mainpage.
As always, do not hesitate to communicate questions to personnel within our building or districtoffices. I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks. Please accept my sincerestwishes for a terrific school year ahead!
Sincerely,
James W. PolanskySuperintendent of Schools
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AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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JV & VAR Football tryoutsbegin 7-10AM & 5-8PM
HS Sports Requals 9-11AM
HBDMB Camp @FMS
FMS Fall Sport Requals9AM-1PM
Gr. 9 Orientation 9:30-11:30AM @HHS
JE Kindergarten Social
HHS Senior Portraits
HBDMB Camp @FMS
HS Fall Sport Requals 7-11AM
HHS Senior Portraits
BOE Mtg. 7PM
HS Fall Sport Requals 7-11AM
HS Fall Sports tryouts begin7:30-10AM & 5-7PM
HHS Senior Portraits
FMS Fall Sport Requals9AM-1PM
FMS Orientation
Gr. 7 9-11AM
Gr. 8 12-2PM
HHS Senior Portraits
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BOE Mtg. 7PM
HBDMB Camp @FMSParent Show 2PM
HHS Senior Portraits
HBDMB Camp @FMS HBDMB Camp @FMS Mandatory JV & Var FBMeeting 7:30AM
HS Sports Physicals &Requals (FB Only)
HBDMB Camp @FMS
HBDMB Camp @FMS
Band Parent Mtg. 8PM@FMS
HBDMB Camp @FMS HBDMB Camp @FMS SAT Not @HHS
HBDMB Camp @FMS
HBDMB Camp @FMS
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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SEPTEMBER 2019SEPTEMBER 2019SEPTEMBER 2019SEPTEMBER 2019SEPTEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Labor DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
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BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
Superintendent’s Conference Day
FMS Sports Physicals 8AM
FH/JE/SD/WA Visitation 1-2PM
SD K Playground 2-3PM
JAS/WH- Visitation 2-3PM
WA K Playground 2-2:30PM
First Day for Students
FMS FB tryouts begin3-5:30PM
FMS Fall Sports Info &Requals during lunch
FMS Fall Sports tryoutsbegin 3-5PM
WH PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
HHS Gr. 9-11& StaffPortraits
HHS Gr. 9-11 & Staff Portraits
FH/JE Block Party
WA Block Party/Movie Night
PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
FH/HHS PTA Mtgs. 7PM
Adult Education Registration6-9PM HHS
JE/WA PTA Mtgs. 7PM
SEPTA 10AM @WH
JAS/WH Grds. 4-5 Meet theTeacher 7PM
SD Block Party
FH/JE Block Party rain date
WA Block Party/Movie Nightrain date
ACT (not @HHS)
JAS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM JAS/WH Gr. 6 Greenkill Mtg. 6PMJAS/WH Gr. 6 Meet The Teacher7PMSD PTA Mtg. 7:30PMBand Parent Mtg. 8PM @HHSHHS Gr. 9-11 & Staff Portraits(make-ups)
WA Class Rep. Mtg. 5:30PMHHS Senior Parent GuidanceNight 7PM AuditoriumFH/JE/SD/WA Meet theTeacherHHS Gr. 9-11 & StaffPortraits (make-ups)
Homecoming Celebration6-9PM
HHS Senior Portrait make-ups (during school hours)
Float Night 6-9PM
HHS Senior Portrait make-ups (during school hours)
SD Block Party rain date
Homecoming
Parade 11:00AM
Football Game 1:30PM
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM FMS Meet the Teacher 7 PM HHS Meet the Teacher 7PM
Rosh HashanahSchools Closed
District Offices Open
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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FMS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
JAS Picture DayRosh HashanahSchools Closed
District Offices Open
HHS PTA Mtg. 7PM
JE/WA Picture Day
FMS/HHS 1st Qtr. ProgressReport Period Ends
Columbus DaySchools Closed
District Offices Open
HBDMB Home Show12PM@HHS
Adult Ed Classes Begin PTA Presidents’ Mtg.9:45AM
WA Parent Workshop 6:30PMWA Family Night/PTA Mtg.7PMFinancial Aid Night 7PM@HHS AuditoriumJE PTA Mtg. 7PMFMS Picture Day Gr. 7SD Kindergarten Social
Yom KippurSchools Closed
District Offices Open
FH Picture Day
FMS Picture Day Gr. 8
HHS Blood Drive
JE Kindergarten HarvestFestival
WA Harvest Festival
FMS/HHS 1st Qtr. ProgressReports PostedPTA Council Mtg. 9:45AMFMS Gr. 7 Parent GuidanceNight 7PM LGIBand Parent Mtg. 8PM @HHSJE K Harvest Fest. rain date
PSAT/NMSQT @HHS (11th Gr.)
ENL Parent Mtg. 6PM
SD Book fair
SD PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
AWOD Training
SD Book fair (evening)
SD Book fair
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM HHS Gr. 9 Guidance Night7PM Auditorium
SD Picture day/ Math Night
Mini-College Day Gr. 11 & 12Periods 2 & 3HHS Poetry Café Library 2:30PMHHS Science Honor SocietyInduction 6:30PMJE Family Engagement Night6:30PM
SEPTA 10AM @FH
Meet the K-6 ReadingTeacher 6:30PM
FMS Halloween Dance 7-9PM
FH/WA Halloween Bash
JE Family Fun Night
ACT @HHS
NYS Marching BandChampionship Syracuse, NY
NYS Marching BandChampionship Syracuse, NY
JAS/WH Gr. 4 Event FH PTA Mtg. 7PM
HHS Gr. 10 & 11 Student/Parent Guidance Night 7PM@HHS Auditorium
SD Halloween Dance Safe Halloween 4-6PM@HHS
FH/JE/SD/WA CostumeParades
FH/SD Harvest Fest
DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTHBREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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NOVEMBER 2019NOVEMBER 2019NOVEMBER 2019NOVEMBER 2019NOVEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SAT @HHSK-6 1st Quarter MarkingPeriod EndsHHS Senior GroupPhoto 7AM GymnasiumSD Harvest Fest raindate
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
FH PTA Mtg. 7PM
JAS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
K-6 Early DismissalParent/Teacher ConferenceDay & Evening
NYSCAME All-CountyRehearsal @HHS 9AM-1PMConcert @7:30PM HHS
FMS Picture make-ups
WA Multicultural Night/Book Fair
PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
FMS Winter 1 Sports tryoutsbegin 3-5PM or 5-7PM
HHS/FMS PTA Fundraiser
HHS Pride Awards Art &Music 2:30PM Rm 140
PTA Council Mtg. 7:30PM
JE/WA Book Fair
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
FMS/HHS 1st Qtr. ReportCards Posted
District-Wide EmergencyDrill (15 minute earlydismissal)
JE STEM/Math Family Night6:30PMWH PTA Mtg. 7:30PMFH Miss Chocolate pick-up
HHS Open House 11AMHHS Elective FairNYSCAME All-CountyRehearsal @Connetquot HS3-7PMJE/WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
Superintendent’sConference DayParent/Teacher
ConferencesElection Day
Schools Closed forStudents
FMS/HHS 1st Qtr. MarkingPeriod EndsWA Veterans’ DayCelebration
HHS National Honor SocietyInduction 7PM
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Veterans’ DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
FMS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
HS Winter Sports tryoutsbegin
NYSCAME All-CountyRehearsal @HHS 3-9PM
JE/WA Book Fair
Thanksgiving DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
FMS Parent TeacherConferences 4-8PM
SEPTA 7:30PM @SD
K-6 Early DismissalParent/Teacher ConferenceDay Only
HHS Fall Drama Production7:30PM
HHS Fall Drama Production2PM & 7:30PM
Thanksgiving RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Closed
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SAT (not @HHS)
NYSSMA All-State WinterConference, Rochester, NY
ACT@HHSHHS Orchestra & ChorusWinter Concert 7:30PM
JAS/WH Gr. 5 WinterConcert 7PM @HHS
SD Songfest
FMS/HHS 2nd Qtr. ProgressReports Posted
WA Songfest
NYSSMA All-State WinterConference, Rochester, NY
HHS Pride Awards (English)2:30PM Rm 140
FH Songfest
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
JAS/WH Gr. 6 WinterConcert 7PM @HHS
JE Songfest
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PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
HHS English Honor SocietyInduction 7PM
JE Leadership TeamFundraiser/StudentBoutique/Vendor Night
WA Family Night: Health &Fitness
NYSSMA All-State WinterConference, Rochester, NY
HHS Parent/TeacherConferences 4-8PM
SD PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
NYSSMA All-State WinterConference, Rochester, NY
JAS Open House
WH Open House FMS Winter Concert 7PM@HHS
FMS/HHS 2nd Qtr. ProgressReport Period Ends
Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Winter RecessDistrict Offices Closed
Christmas DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
Schools ClosedDistrict Offices Closed
Schools ClosedDistrict Offices Open
Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Closed
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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JANUARY 2020JANUARY 2020JANUARY 2020JANUARY 2020JANUARY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM JE PTA Mtg. 9:45AM
Gr. 8 Orientation6:30PM@HHS
WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
SEPTA 10AM @JE
HHS Math Honor SocietyInduction 7PM
SD PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
WH PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
LISFA IntermediateFestival Rehearsal 9AM-1PM @Northport HS
LISFA Intermediate FestivalConcert @Northport HS
LISFA Secondary FestivalRehearsal 4-9PM
LISFA Secondary FestivalRehearsal 9AM-2PM
Regents Exams
JAS/WH Gr. 6 Parent Night7PM @FMS LGI
Meet the Instruments Gr.3 (in-school)
Regents Exams
K-12 2nd Qtr. Marking PeriodEnds
LISFA Intermediate FestivalRehearsal 4-8PM@Northport HS
Regents Exams
FMS Winter 2 Sports tryoutsbegin 3-5PM or 5-7PM
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM @HHS
SD Community Read-In DayPARP Begins
HHS In-class midterms
JAS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
WH Grds. 4 & 5 DL Event
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New Year’s DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
HHS Chorus Cabaret Night7PMHHS Guidance Alumni Day
LISFA Secondary FestivalConcert
HHS In-class midterms
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
HHS In-class midterms
WA Bingo Night
HHS In-class midterms
JE Bingo 6:30PM
HHS In-class midterms
HHS Pride Awards Math2:30PM Rm 140
Tri-M Music Honor SocietyInduction 7PM @HHS Rm 140
SD Grds. 1 & 2 Social
Martin Luther King DaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
Regents Exams
JAS Gr. 4 Science Fair
JAS Gr. 6 InventionConvention
FH PTA Mtg. 7PM
FMS/HHS PTA Mtg. 7PM
JAS/WH Play 5:30pm
Social Studies Honor SocietyInduction 7PM@HHS Rm 140
PTA Council Mtg. 9:45AMNational History Day6:30PM @HHS
JAS/WH Play 7pm
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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FEBRUARY 2020FEBRUARY 2020FEBRUARY 2020FEBRUARY 2020FEBRUARY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Greenkill Trip Gr.6
HHS Pride Awards WorldLanguage/ENL 2:30PM Rm140
WA Special Someone Dance7PM
Greenkill Trip Gr. 6
HHS Spelling Bee Finals(periods 7-9)
Greenkill Trip Gr.6
Adult Education Registration6-9PM @HHS (Snow Date)
HHS Mid-Winter BandConcert 7:30PM @HHS
JE/FH/SD/WA K-3 DL Event
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
K-12 2nd Qtr. Report CardsPosted
Greenkill Trip Gr. 6
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
SD PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
JAS/WH Play 5:30 PM
ACT (not @HHS)
FMS Musical 7PM
FMS Musical 7PM
JE/SD VIP Dance
HHS Art Honor SocietyInduction 7PM @HHS Rm 140
SEPTA 7:30PM @HHS
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30BLACK HISTORY MONTH
JE PTA Mtg. 9:45AM
Adult EducationRegistration 6-9PM @HHS
PTA/Superintendent CoffeeTalk 7PM
Presidents’ DaySchools Closed
District Offices Open
Mid-Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Mid-Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Mid-Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Mid-Winter RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
SD Family Fitness NightFH PTA Mtg. 7PMBudget/BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
Adult Ed Classes Begin
HHS K Factor 6PM
FH Talent Show @FMS
JE PARP Kick-off
District String Fiesta 9AM@HHS
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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MARCH 2020MARCH 2020MARCH 2020MARCH 2020MARCH 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
HHS Pi Day Celebration2:30PM small café
WH/HHS March Madness7PM @HHS
SCMEA All-County FestivalRehearsals
HHS Pride Awards PE/Business/Technology/Reading 2:30PM Rm 140
SCMEA All-County FestivalRehearsals
Extended Budget Workshop7:30PM
HS Spring Sports tryoutsbegin
NYSSMA Piano Festival@Five Towns College
PSAT 10 (10th Gr. Only)
JAS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
WA Book Fair
Symphonic Pops Concert2PM@HHS
SCMEA All-County Div. I & IIConcerts
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
NYS 3-8 ELA AssessmentsNYSSMA Piano Festival@Five Towns College
WA PARP Begins
Budget/BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
FMS Spring Sports tryoutsbegin 3-5PM
NYSSMA Piano Festival@Five Towns College
SAT (not @HHS)
SCMEA All-County FestivalRehearsals & Div. III Concert
JE PTA Mtg. 7PM
WA Family Night/PARP &STEM/Book Fair
WH Science Expo.
FMS/HHS 3rd Qtr. ProgressReport Period Ends
FH PARP Kick-off
FMS/HHS 3rd Qtr. ProgressReports Posted
NYSSMA Jazz Festival @W. Islip HS
JAS Variety Show
WH Pasta Night
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WA Parent Workshop6:30PM/PTA Mtg. 7PM
HHS PTA Mtg. 7PM
JE Book fair/JaguarJamboree
SD Bingo Night
PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
FMS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
WH PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
JE Book fair
FMS Honors EnsembleConcert 7PM @HHS
SD PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
Mini-College Day Gr. 11Periods 2 & 3
PTA Council Mtg. 7:30PM
FH Bingo Night
JE PARP Finale
WA Family Movie Night
SD Pancake Breakfast NYS 3-8 ELA AssessmentsSEPTA 10 AM @WA
NYSSMA Piano Festival@Five Towns College
NYSSMA Jazz Festival @W.Islip HS
FH Math Night
WA PARP Ends
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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PTA Presidents’ Mtg. 9:45AM
WA Spring Picture Day
K-12 3rd Qtr. Marking PeriodEnds
HHS Poetry Café 2:30PMLibrary
ACT (not @HHS)
HHS Musical 2 & 7:30PM
JE PTA Mtg. 7PM
FMS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
HHS Musical 7:30PM
Budget Adoption
BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
NYSESLAT Testing Begins
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Budget/BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
NYS 3-8 Math Assessments
HHS Honors EnsembleConcert 7:30PM
NYS 3-8 Math Assessments
HHS Pride Awards SocialStudies 2:30PM Rm 140
SEPTA 7:30PM @JAS
WA Taco Night 7PM
JE Pasta Night
WH PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
NYSSMA Solo &Ensemble Festival @HHS
WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
BOCES Administrative Vote
HBDMB Open House 6-9PM@HHS
FH PTA Mtg. 7PM
K-12 3rd Qtr. Report CardsPosted
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NATIONAL POETRY MONTHAUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Good FridaySchools Closed
District Offices Closed
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
Spring RecessSchools Closed
District Offices Open
District Band Fest 9AM@HHS
PTA Council Mtg. 9:45AM
HHS Distinguished SeniorsDinner 6:30PM
School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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MAMAMAMAMAY 2020Y 2020Y 2020Y 2020Y 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SAT @HHS
Gr. 4 Science PerformanceTestingHHS Pride Awards (Science)2:30PM Rm 140HHS World Language HonorSociety Induction Awards 7PMSD Book fair
AP Exams
WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
AP Exams
Meet the Candidates
AP Exams
PTA Presidents’ Mtg.9:45AM
FMS/SD PTA Mtgs. 7:30PM
Science ResearchSymposium
AP ExamsFMS/HHS 4th Qtr. ProgressReport Period EndsJE Talent ShowNYSESLAT Testing EndsNYSSMA All-State Festival@Elwood
Gr. 8 Science PerformanceTestingHHS Senior AthleticBanquet 6PM
AP Exams
Incoming K DL InformationMtg. 6PM
HHS/JE PTA Mtgs. 7PM
AP Exams
Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
JAS PTA Mtg. 7:30PM
WA Staff Appreciation Day
BUDGET VOTE/ELECTION6AM-9PM@HHS
District Art Show 7:30AM-9PM @HHS
Fashion Show 4 & 7PM@HHS
AP Exams
HHS Senior-Senior Prom4-6PM
FH Plant Sale Pick up
JE Plant Sale
AP Exams
FH Plant Sale Pick up
FMS Staff Appreciation
JAS Gr. 5 RollercoasterEngineering Night
SD Variety Show
FMS/HHS 4th Qtr. ProgressReports PostedGr. 8 Science PerformanceTestingFH PTA Mtg.7PMHHS Concert Part 2 7:30PMSD Field Day
Gr. 4 Science PerformanceTesting
District Art Show 2:30-7PM@HHS
HHS Concert Part 1 7:30PM
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WH Talent Show
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School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
NYSSMA All-State Festival@ Elwood
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Band Parent Mtg. 7PM@HHS
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BOE Mtg. 7:30PM
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HHS 159th Commencement6PMK-12 4th Qtr. Report CardsPosted
U.S. History & GovernmentRegents @HHS
JAS/WH Gr. 6 Concert 7PM@HHS
HHS Senior ScholarshipNight 7PM
WA PTA Mtg. 7PM
SD Field Day rain date
ACT @HHSWA Field Day/Family Picnicrain date
JAS/WH Field Day
SD End of Year Fund raiser
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Senior Music Showcase 7PM@HHS
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School abbreviations: FH: Flower Hill JE: Jefferson SD: Southdown WA: Washington JAS: Jack Abrams STEM Magnet WH: Woodhull FMS: Finley Middle School HHS: Huntington High School
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PTA COUNCIL DIRECTORYHuntington Council of PTAsPresident Kristin Kanzer 631-673-6861Co-Vice Presidents Jennifer Carrillo 516-697-0408
Tonya Guandique 516-330-6326Secretary Mariam Murtaza 631-327-0591Treasurer Carolina Addeo 631-427-4533
SEPTACo-Presidents Rene Babich 631-624-2358
Denise Murtagh 917-656-4434Co-Vice Presidents Kerri Brandine 631-252-7133
Corinne Heffernan 631-374-6435Corresponding Secr. Kristin Peters 631-258-6108Recording Secr. Miho Verfenstein 631-549-5563Treasurer Charlene Fehrenbacher 631-897-8597Council Delegates Meaghan Buffa 631-624-5100
Tonya Guandique 516-330-6326
Flower Hill Primary School PTACo-Presidents Christine Gentile 631-278-2323
Noel Meystrik 631-662-5634Co-Vice Presidents Kim Gilroy 917-496-6499
Kerri Harris 516-972-4667Corresponding Secr. Kacey Knauer 917-887-9969Rec. Secretary Meredith Shanley 917-903-1625Treasurer Shannon Delaney 631-807-0291Council Delegate Jenna Prada 610-564-9102
Jefferson Primary School PTACo- Presidents Danielle Cooley 631-521-4903
Wendy Naborre 631-807-8948Co-Vice Presidents Jenna Campos 631-767-3260
Kiara Echavaria 631-889-4054Corresponding Secr. Laura Catlan 917-592-5414Recording Secretary Rachael Brown 516-551-4095Treasurer Yovani Campos 516-356-6712Council Delegate Angela Ackerly 631-708-7331
Fidelia Zivkovic 347-239-4885
Southdown Primary School PTAPresident Devon Perotti 631-786-5049Co-Vice Presidents Rachel Stein 516-319-8158
Jennifer Tullo 646-522-7469Corresponding Secr. Katie Golden 631-806-9118Recording Secretary Jaclyn Larkin 631-478-3737Treasurer Jessica Chiclacos 347-344-8832Council Delegates Mary Halder 631-896-1372
Adam Jessie 631-375-7730
Washington Primary School PTACo-Presidents Kathleen Camarata 516-233-0747
Jessica Taylor 631-871-0515Co-Vice Pres. Deirdre Cunningham 516-428-4079
Suzanne Hepworth 631-223-2909Corresponding Secr. Molly England 310-612-2853Recording Secretary Yesilin Bonilla 347-749-1221Treasurer Danielle Falk 516-317-0719Historian Suzzanne Yoda 516-695-1286Council Delegates Donna Alberico 646-554-6966
Shakira Bublin 631-902-0283
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School PTAPresident, Colleen Perfetto 631-897-7654Co-Vice Presidents Jenn DiBenedetto 347-538-9300
Kimberley Steinberg 917-714-5459Corresponding Secr. Melissa Argaman 516-729-8998Recording Secretary Shannon Mindich 631-697-3872Treasurer Katie Dopico 631-697-2330Council Delegates Janine Luca 516-972-5803
Kim Piccora Einemann 631-708-6682
Woodhull Intermediate School PTAPresident Tara Poli 631-316-1783Vice President Kayte Camarata 516-233-0747Corresponding Secr. Kelly Donovan 917-545-2628Recording Secretary Jennifer Tullo 646-522-7469Treasurer Kerri Malone 516-526-7201Council Delegates Jennifer Carrillo 516-697-0408
Fidelia Zukovic 347-239-4885
Finley Middle School PTAPresident Sara Baliber 917-575-2929Co-Vice Presidents Tina Evans 908-872-9169
Kerri Rinaldi 917-757-6826Corresponding Secr. Fidelia Zivkovic 347-239-4885Recording Secr. Suzanne Hepworth 516-286-5175Treasurer Meghan Knieriem 631-988-4562Council Del. Christiane Flewelling 646-234-6111
Allison Schirripa 516-652-7098
Huntington High School PTSAPresident Toniann Mangan 631-742-1645Co-Vice Presidents Alice Marie Rorke 516-297-2876
Michele Sabatino 631-513-1088Corr. Secr. Rene Babich Dumas 631-624-2358Recording Secretary Laura Befumo 631-889-4872Treasurer Susan Lyons 201-417-3087Council Delegates Dana Forte 516-480-0805
Kimberley Steinberg 917-714-5459
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2019-2020 REQUIRED STATE ASSESSMENTSENTERINGFRESHMAN
CLASS
Available to general education students and English LanguageLearners seeking an appeal; available to special educationstudents through the Low-Pass or Compensatory Safety Netoptions. Specific criteria must be met. See your counselor.
Minimum score of 65 on Regentsexams. An appeal may be grantedtowards one Regents exam. See yourcounselor for further information.
Minimum score of 65 on required exams. Studentsmay choose to forgo the language sequence/Checkpoint B LOTE exam by completing a five-unitconcentration in Art, Music, or CTE.
2016
2017 Available to general education students and EnglishLanguage Learners seeking an appeal; available to specialeducation students through the Low-Pass or CompensatorySafety Net options. Specific criteria must be met. Seeyour counselor.
2018 Available to general education students and English Lan-guage Learners seeking an appeal; available to specialeducation students through the Low-Pass or CompensatorySafety Net options. Specific criteria must be met. See yourcounselor.
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REQUIREDEXAMS
Available to general education students and English LanguageLearners seeking an appeal; available to special educationstudents through the Low-Pass or Compensatory Safety Netoptions. Specific criteria must be met. See your counselor.
• English Regents• Algebra I Regents• Geometry Regents• Algebra II Regents• One Social Studies Regents• Two Science Regents:
Living Environment/Physical Science• Checkpoint B LOTE Exam• 4+1 Pathway Option*
*The 4+1 pathway option is effective beginning with students who first entered grade 9 in September 2011 and thereafter, or who are otherwise eligible to receive a high school diploma inJune 2015 and thereafter. Students must take and pass four required Regents examinations or Department-approved alternative assessments (one in each of the following subjects; English,math, social studies, and science), and 1 pathway assessment/option. The additional assessment/option must measure a different course than that which was measured by one of the fourrequired exams listed, or an approved pathway assessment in the Arts, CTE, or LOTE. Please feel free to consult your child’s school counselor with any questions or concerns, or by loggingon to the following URL: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/Honors Distinction is available for the Regents and Advanced Regents Diploma, by obtaining an overall average of 90 and above on the designated Regents examinations (as identified).Students seeking an Advanced Regents Diploma also have the option to earn an annotation on their diploma that denotes mastery in math and/or mastery in science.
• English Regents• One Math Regents• One Social Studies Regents• One Science Regents• 4+1 Pathway Option*
Minimum score of 65 on required exams. Students maychoose to forgo the language sequence/Checkpoint BLOTE exam by completing a five-unit concentration inArt, Music, or CTE.
Minimum score of 65 on Regentsexams. An appeal may be grantedtowards one Regents exam. See yourcounselor for further information.
Minimum score of 65 on Regentsexams. An appeal may be grantedtowards one Regents exam. See yourcounselor for further information.
Minimum score of 65 on Regentsexams. An appeal may be grantedtowards one Regents exam. See yourcounselor for further information.
Minimum score of 65 on required exams. Studentsmay choose to forgo the language sequence/Checkpoint B LOTE exam by completing a five-unitconcentration in Art, Music, or CTE.
Minimum score of 65 on required exams. Studentsmay choose to forgo the language sequence/Check-point B LOTE exam by completing a five-unitconcentration in Art, Music, or CTE.
LOCAL DIPLOMA REGENTS DIPLOMAREGENTS DIPLOMA WITHADVANCED DESIGNATION
• English Regents• One Math Regents• One Social Studies Regents• One Science Regents• 4+1 Pathway Option*
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English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
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Physical Education
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*3 units of credit required in LOTE may also be met by completing 1 credit in LOTE anda 5-unit sequence in the Arts or Career and Technical Education (CTE). Students witha disability may be exempt from having to complete the one credit requirement inLOTE (if indicated on the IEP, but are still required to fulfill 22 credits towardsgraduation.
PPPPPARTICIPARTICIPARTICIPARTICIPARTICIPAAAAATION IN GRADUATION IN GRADUATION IN GRADUATION IN GRADUATION IN GRADUATION EXERCISESTION EXERCISESTION EXERCISESTION EXERCISESTION EXERCISESThe Board of Education regards the high school graduation exercises as the culminatingrecognition of the academic achievements of the district’s students. In order toparticipate in this ceremony and share that recognition, a student must havecompleted all the diploma requirements of the New York State Education Departmentand the Board of Education prior to participation in the graduation exercises. Diplomarequirements include successful passing of all required tests, earning sufficient coursecredits, and attainment of required Individual Education Plan goals or otherrequirements as set forth by state regulation or Board policy.
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ATTENDANCE
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ELEMENTARYENRICHMENTPROGRAMS
Regular attendance to all classes is expected of allstudents. Excused absence or lateness may beassociated with such reasons as:• Sickness• Sickness and death in the family• Impassable roads or weather• Religious holiday• Required court attendance• Quarantine• Attendance at organized clinics• Health treatment• Approved cooperative work program• Approved college visits (must be approved in
advance)• Military obligations
E-E-E-E-E-SCHOOL PSCHOOL PSCHOOL PSCHOOL PSCHOOL PARENT & STUDENT PORTARENT & STUDENT PORTARENT & STUDENT PORTARENT & STUDENT PORTARENT & STUDENT PORTALSALSALSALSALSParents/Guardians can access their child’s dailyattendance, report cards and progress reports, as wellas their child’s teacher’s gradebook by logging into:Parent – https://parentportal.eschooldata.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspxFor students in grades 7-12, they too can access theirrecords by logging into:Student - https://studentportal.eschooldata.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhhs
HIGH SCHOOL AHIGH SCHOOL AHIGH SCHOOL AHIGH SCHOOL AHIGH SCHOOL ATTENDTTENDTTENDTTENDTTENDANCE POLICYANCE POLICYANCE POLICYANCE POLICYANCE POLICYStudents who are absent, excused and unexcused, areexpected to complete the work assigned by eachteacher on days that they miss. To be granted academiccredit for any course, a student must earn a passinggrade in the course. Work, exams, etc. missed resultingfrom unexcused absence will not receive credit.
LEALEALEALEALEAVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURSVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURSVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURSVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURSVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURSWe urge you to make appointments for your child afterschool hours or on weekends. If your high school childmust leave school for any reason, it will be necessaryfor you to contact the HHS Attendance Office to signout your child. A STUDENT WILL BE RELEASED ONLYINTO THE CUSTODY OF HIS/HER PARENT OR LEGALGUARDIAN. Only seniors may leave during theirassigned lunch with the appropriate permissions. Thehigh school is not an open campus; students areexpected to attend all classes, including study halls.
REPORTING ABSENCESREPORTING ABSENCESREPORTING ABSENCESREPORTING ABSENCESREPORTING ABSENCESCall the school attendance office anytime during theevening before or on the morning of the absence andleave a message. State your child’s name, grade, reasonfor absence, and the date that your child will not be inschool. E-mail, fax or submit a written note no morethan five days following your child’s return to school.In this communication, you should again provide yourchild’s name, date, grade and a reason for the absence.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS/DELAEMERGENCY CLOSINGS/DELAEMERGENCY CLOSINGS/DELAEMERGENCY CLOSINGS/DELAEMERGENCY CLOSINGS/DELAYSYSYSYSYSIf the Superintendent determines that hazardousweather or emergency conditions threaten the safetyof students and staff, he may close district schools oralter regular school hours. Calls/e-mails/texts will besent to all contact numbers/addresses on record,announcing such situations via the district’s automatedmessaging system. Additionally, announcements will bebroadcast on News 12, FiOS 1, as well as on WALK-97.5-FM; WCBS-880 AM; WBLI-106FM. If closed, bustransportation to district or out-of-district private,parochial or BOCES facilities will NOT be provided forresident students. On day(s) schools are closed duringthe January Regents week, New York State willdetermine if and when make-ups are to be given forState exams. Make-ups for school exams will bedetermined when regular school resumes.
DELADELADELADELADELAYED OPENINGSYED OPENINGSYED OPENINGSYED OPENINGSYED OPENINGSIn some instances, the Superintendent may decide todelay school openings by two hours. When this isdone, the following will be in effect:1. ALL SCHOOLS in the district will open two hours
later than normal.2. UPK morning sessions will be cancelled.3. School buses will begin their runs two hours later
than normal.4. Dismissal times will NOT be changed. Buses will
return students to their bus stops at the regular time.5. Should there be a delayed opening during January
Regents week, all scheduled exams will beadministered. Depending on the delay, all bus runswill begin two hours later than their scheduledtimes. This would include AM and PM pick-ups andAM and PM departures. Please review busschedules mailed home for examination periods.
MAMAMAMAMATH OLTH OLTH OLTH OLTH OLYMPIADYMPIADYMPIADYMPIADYMPIADStudents attend a weekly math class, during whichthey are presented with challenging multi-stepmathematical problems. They compete in five timedtests throughout the school year and earn awardsbased on their efforts. The program’s focus is onlearning to take academic risks and on encouragingstudents to challenge themselves.
SSSSS.E.E.E.E.E.A.A.A.A.A.R.R.R.R.R.C.H.C.H.C.H.C.H.C.H. PROGRAM. PROGRAM. PROGRAM. PROGRAM. PROGRAMsearch@hufsd.eduThe Scholastic Enrichment and Resource for theChildren in Huntington program will continue foracademically talented students in Grades 5 and 6.Fifth grade SEARCH students in 2018-2019 willcontinue to participate in the program as sixth gradeSEARCH students in 2019-2020.
Criteria for entry into both programs can be accessedon the district website (www.hufsd.edu) or contactJill Johanson at jjohanson@hufsd.edu.
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REGISTRATIONCENTRALIZED STUDENT REGISTRACENTRALIZED STUDENT REGISTRACENTRALIZED STUDENT REGISTRACENTRALIZED STUDENT REGISTRACENTRALIZED STUDENT REGISTRATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONFamilies should register their child/children for schoolat the Office of Student Registration in the Jack AbramsSTEM Magnet School. Parents/guardians shouldpresent proof of birth, proof of district residency andproof of guardianship/ parental relationship. Parentsmust present their child’s immunization record. Formore detailed information on the matter, contact theOffice of Student Registration at 631-673-2974.
IMMUNIZAIMMUNIZAIMMUNIZAIMMUNIZAIMMUNIZATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSPursuant to Public Health Law §2164 every studentattending public school must be immunized. Schooldistricts are required to secure proof (e.g.,immunization certificate, immunization registryreport, blood test/titer lab report) that children areadequately immunized. These requirements varydepending on grade level. The immunization recordmust be presented at the time of registration.Without such proof, a student will be excluded fromschool after 14 days of non-compliance. Within 30days of the first day of school, parents and guardiansof such children must show that they have madeappointments for all required follow-up doses.Required immunizations are as follows:
Kindergarten and Grades 1-5• DTaP/DTP - 5 doses or 4 doses if the 4th dose give at
4 years of age or older; or 3 doses if 7 years or olderand the series started at age 1 or older
• Polio – 4 doses or 3 doses if the 3rd dose given at 4years of age or older
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses• Hepatitis B – 3 doses• Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses
Grades 6-11• DTaP/DTP – 3 doses• Tdap – 1 dose• Polio – 4 doses or 3 doses if the 3rd dose given at 4
years of age or older• Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses• Hepatitis B – 3 doses or 2 doses of adult hepatitis B
vaccine (Recombivax) for children who received thedoses at least 4 months apart between the ages of11-15 years
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) – 1 dose for
children in Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10
Grade 12• DTaP/DTP – 3 doses• Tdap – 1 dose• Polio – 3 doses• Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses• Hepatitis B – 3 doses or 2 doses if adult hepatitis B
vaccine (Recombivax) for children who received thedoses at least 4 months apart between the ages of11-15 years
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 1 dose• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) –2 doses or
1 dose if the dose was received at age 16 or older
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRAKINDERGARTEN REGISTRAKINDERGARTEN REGISTRAKINDERGARTEN REGISTRAKINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONRegistration for children who will enter kindergartenin the 2020-2021 school year will be held at district-designated areas, which will be announced inFebruary. Any child may be enrolled in kindergartenif he/she is 5 years of age on or before December 1,2020. Parents should notify the Office of StudentRegistration in December/January if their child iseligible. Children will be scheduled for screening atregistration. After the screening, parents will beinformed by the school principal if further testing isnecessary. Please call 631-673-2974 with questions.
PHYSICAL EXAMINAPHYSICAL EXAMINAPHYSICAL EXAMINAPHYSICAL EXAMINAPHYSICAL EXAMINATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONNew York State Education Law requires a medicalexamination for children entering kindergarten, grades2, 4, 7, 10 and all new students who are entering theHuntington School District. The State requires that thephysical exam be conducted and certified by a licensedphysician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner,and that it be performed no more than 12 monthsprior to the beginning of the required school year. Anynew entrant to a school district is required to submita physical exam certificate within 30 days of thestudent’s entrance into his/her new school. TheHuntington School District is required to participatein the State Department of Health’s Weight StatusSurvey during certain years. No names or informationabout individual students are disclosed. You maychoose not to participate by sending a signed “optout” letter to your school nurse on or beforeNovember 1 of the school year. Please contact yourchild’s school nurse should you require any additionalinformation.
DENTDENTDENTDENTDENTAL CERTIFICAAL CERTIFICAAL CERTIFICAAL CERTIFICAAL CERTIFICATESTESTESTESTESNew York State Education Law requires the district torequest dental certificates for children enteringkindergarten, grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, and all newlyentering students. The dental certificate may besigned by a dentist or dental hygienist.
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SUPPORT SERVICESA variety of professionals are employed by the districtto assist your child. The school-based Response toIntervention Support Team (RtI) includes schoolpsychologists, social workers, speech therapists,school nurses, guidance counselors, and otherinstructional staff members as warranted. Childrenmay be referred to the RtI Team so that professionalstaff can review educational concerns.
CHILD FIND – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESCHILD FIND – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESCHILD FIND – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESCHILD FIND – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESCHILD FIND – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESAny parent who suspects that his/her child has adisability, such as a learning disability, emotionalproblem, neurological difficulty or physical disabilityshould call the building principal where the childattends school. The principal will take the stepsnecessary to ensure that the situation is reviewed bythe school’s Response to Intervention Support Team(RtI). After assessing the child’s response tointerventions/supports, a Committee on SpecialEducation (CSE) evaluation may be recommended ifthere is suspicion of a disability. Parents may refertheir child for a CSE evaluation if they suspect aneducational disability by writing a letter of referral tothe building principal.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONHOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONHOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONHOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONHOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONThe district provides homebound instruction uponreceipt of a medical prescription for compulsory agestudents who are unable to attend school for twoweeks or more for reasons of health or temporarydisability. Homebound instruction may also beprovided when indicated by the Committee on SpecialEducation for a student with disabilities who cannotattend school. For more information, contact yourbuilding principal.
PRE-PRE-PRE-PRE-PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN – CPSESCHOOL CHILDREN – CPSESCHOOL CHILDREN – CPSESCHOOL CHILDREN – CPSESCHOOL CHILDREN – CPSEIf you have a pre-school child between 2 years, 9months and 5 years of age and suspect a possibledisability, call the Committee on Pre-School SpecialEducation (CPSE) Office at 631-673-2159 to discussthe CPSE evaluation process.
PRIVPRIVPRIVPRIVPRIVAAAAATE & PTE & PTE & PTE & PTE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDRENAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDRENAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDRENAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDRENAROCHIAL SCHOOL CHILDRENIf your child is enrolled in an elementary or secondaryprivate or parochial school, and you suspect he/she hasa disability, call the principal of the school your childattends. The principal will review alternatives to specialeducation. Nonetheless, if you believe a disabilityexists, you will need to submit a letter of referral to theprincipal. The school district in which your child’sprivate or parochial school is located (district oflocation) will then evaluate your child and conduct aCSE meeting. Parents will then be asked to registertheir students to receive dual enrollment services undersection 3602-c of Education Law. NOTE: For a child toreceive services in a private or parochial school setting,the parent must request special education services inwriting to the school district of location by June 1preceding the school year for which the request forservices is made, except when a student is first identifiedwith a disability after that day and prior to the first dayof April during the current school year. The parent mustthen submit the written request for services within 30days after the student was first identified.
SPECIAL EDUCASPECIAL EDUCASPECIAL EDUCASPECIAL EDUCASPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDSTION RECORDSTION RECORDSTION RECORDSTION RECORDSSpecial education records (evaluation reportscompleted by psychologist, social worker, speechtherapist, neurologist, etc.) are available to the parent.Parents may inspect the record and have copies madeat a nominal cost. It is necessary to make anappointment to examine the records so that theappropriate professional personnel will be available.Call the building principal or Special EducationChairperson for such an appointment.
STUDENT RECORD CONFIDENTIALITYSTUDENT RECORD CONFIDENTIALITYSTUDENT RECORD CONFIDENTIALITYSTUDENT RECORD CONFIDENTIALITYSTUDENT RECORD CONFIDENTIALITYThe district ensures the confidentiality of studentrecords. However, parents/guardians and students age18 or older have the right to inspect and revieweducational records, to challenge record contentsregarding accuracy and privacy, and to file a complaintwith the Department of Education alleging anyperceived failure to comply with the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Copies ofthis policy and regulations may be obtained from theDistrict Clerk. Complaints may be filed with:Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department ofEducation; 600 Independence Avenue, S.W.;Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
SUBSTSUBSTSUBSTSUBSTSUBSTANCE (DRUG) USE/ABUSEANCE (DRUG) USE/ABUSEANCE (DRUG) USE/ABUSEANCE (DRUG) USE/ABUSEANCE (DRUG) USE/ABUSEThe district employs social workers (youth counselors)who possess expertise in the area of substance abuse.A parent who believes that his/her child may be havingsuch a problem is encouraged to call the counselor atFinley Middle School, 631-673-2190; or StudentSupport Services, 631-673-2115. Note that the schooldistrict ’s point of contact for information andresources related to substance use is Diana Rich. Shecan be reached at the latter number.
TRANSPORTATIONThe Huntington School District provides bustransportation for students attending both districtpublic and nonpublic schools within certain guidelinesprescribed by state law. Current district transportationpolicy is based on the distance from home to school.State law requires transportation TO and FROM schoolonly. If a bus breaks down, students must stay onboard until the relief bus arrives.
BUS DISCIPLINEBUS DISCIPLINEBUS DISCIPLINEBUS DISCIPLINEBUS DISCIPLINE• The bus driver will file an incident report following
any perceived trouble on a bus.• Copies of the report will be sent to the district
transportation department and the school principal.Parents will be informed of the situation and a copyof the report, if requested.
• A driver CANNOT remove a child from his/her busexcept at his/her regular bus stop according to state law.
BUS SAFETY PROGRAMBUS SAFETY PROGRAMBUS SAFETY PROGRAMBUS SAFETY PROGRAMBUS SAFETY PROGRAMState law requires three bus safety drills during theschool year, which are supervised by the principal.This instruction is supplemented with grade-levelappropriate classroom instruction on proper busbehavior and safety education.
NO FNO FNO FNO FNO FAULAULAULAULAULT INSURANCET INSURANCET INSURANCET INSURANCET INSURANCEIf a student is injured on a school bus during anyauthorized trip, the family’s insurance carrier isresponsible for the injury claim. If the family has noautomobile insurance, the bus company carrier isresponsible for the no-fault benefits. Parents shouldnotify their insurance carrier immediately in the eventthat a child is injured in a school bus accident.
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NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTNON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTNON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTNON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTNON-PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTAAAAATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONResident requests for transportation of students toand from private and parochial schools must be madeon or before April 1, 2020 in order to be eligible forthe 2020-2021 school year. Late requests will not behonored. This application must be completed even ifyour child is currently receiving transportation. Norequests for a change in transportation which incursadditional cost to the district will be honored afterApril 1. The maximum distance that a child will betransported is 15 miles.
PPPPPARENTARENTARENTARENTARENTAL COMPLAINTSAL COMPLAINTSAL COMPLAINTSAL COMPLAINTSAL COMPLAINTSParents should inform the district’s transportationdepartment of any serious complaints at 631-673-2032. These complaints must be followed by a signedwritten summary of the details, including date, time,location, bus number, and driver’s name, if possible.Parents will be informed of actions taken in response.
OTHER IMPORTANTINFORMATION
ADULADULADULADULADULT EDUCAT EDUCAT EDUCAT EDUCAT EDUCATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONAn adult education program is offered each term atHuntington High School. Brochures describing theprogram are mailed to all residents of the district. Forinformation, call 631-812-2380.
ANNUAL AHERA ASBESTANNUAL AHERA ASBESTANNUAL AHERA ASBESTANNUAL AHERA ASBESTANNUAL AHERA ASBESTOS NOOS NOOS NOOS NOOS NOTIFICATIFICATIFICATIFICATIFICATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONThe Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)is a federal law enacted in 1987 that requires all schooldistricts to inspect and re-inspect for building materialscontaining asbestos every three years. Our facilitieshave been inspected and response actions have beendeveloped to ensure a continued safe environment forour students and employees. Activities include trainingof custodial and maintenance staff to preventdisturbance of asbestos and periodical re-inspectionand surveillance activities by trained personnel. Asrequired by the Federal Asbestos Hazard EmergencyResponse Act, our schools were inspected for asbestosin 1988. This inspection resulted in the developmentof an Asbestos Management plan, first implementedin 1989. The last required three-year re-inspection wasconducted in May 2019. The Asbestos Management
Plan and re-inspection reports are available for yourreview in the facilities office, as well as the main officeof each school building. If you have any questionspertaining to the Asbestos Management Plan and re-inspection reports please contact George Austin, LeadOperations Manager at 631-673-2127. Or you maywrite us at Huntington Union Free School District, P.O.Box 1500, Huntington, NY 11743.
DISTRICT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIADISTRICT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIADISTRICT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIADISTRICT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIADISTRICT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA:::::For news from our schools, announcements,directions, curriculum documents, administrativecommunications and much more, visit the district’swebsite, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTubepages on a daily basis.• Website – http://www.hufsd.edu• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonUFSD• Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/hufsd• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hufsd_ny/• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zcXOH1XMeRvEgoo1aX7jg
HUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGTTTTTON FOUNDON FOUNDON FOUNDON FOUNDON FOUNDAAAAATION FORTION FORTION FORTION FORTION FOR EXEXEXEXEXCELLENCE INCELLENCE INCELLENCE INCELLENCE INCELLENCE INEDUCAEDUCAEDUCAEDUCAEDUCATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONThe Huntington Foundation for Excellence inEducation (HFEE) is a non-profit corporation dedicatedto enhancing educational opportunities for allstudents in the Huntington School District. Since itsfounding in June 1993, HFEE has enriched our schoolsthrough hundreds of mini-grants aimed at promotinginnovation at the classroom level, and has fundedlarger school- and district-wide initiatives through itsReach for the Stars Program. HFEE has establishedfield trip and Greenkill funds to provide financialassistance to students. HFEE welcomes participationfrom all members of the school community. Completeinformation, including grant applications and donationoptions, are made available on the district website inthe HFEE-designated section.
HUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGTTTTTON TEACHER CENTERON TEACHER CENTERON TEACHER CENTERON TEACHER CENTERON TEACHER CENTERThe Huntington Teacher Center (HTC) is an educationalresource for all residents and staff members in theschool district. The center is governed by a policyboard comprised of representatives from each schooland other school community members. Fundedthrough a grant from the State Education Department,it is staffed by a director and secretary. The HTC
provides staff development and technology trainingthrough workshops and courses offered at varyingsites throughout the district. A laminating machine,book binding equipment and a poster-makingmachine are available for educational or informationaluse. In addition, it maintains a professional library ofcurrent educational journals, videos and magazines.The HTC can be reached at 631-673-3002.
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEThe school district purchases accident insurancecovering all students through Pupil Benefits. The plancovers any student engaged in school-sponsoredactivity. The family’s insurance, if available, must beused first, with only the excess claimed under this plan.Benefits will be paid based on established “reasonableand customary” costs. Contact the Business Office at631-673-2111 for additional information.
NON-DISCRIMINANON-DISCRIMINANON-DISCRIMINANON-DISCRIMINANON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYTION POLICYTION POLICYTION POLICYTION POLICYThe Huntington Union Free School District, in accordancewith federal law, does not discriminate on the basis ofcolor, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race,religion, gender, sexual orientation or age. This policy ofnon-discrimination relates to recruitment andemployment, salaries and benefits, counseling servicesto students, student access to course offerings,educational programs and activities. Inquiries about thispolicy or complaints of discrimination may be reportedto the Assistant Superintendent for Finance andManagement Services at 631-673-2111.
NON-NON-NON-NON-NON-SMOKING POLICYSMOKING POLICYSMOKING POLICYSMOKING POLICYSMOKING POLICYSmoking is prohibited at all times in any districtbuilding and on any district grounds.
NUTRITIONNUTRITIONNUTRITIONNUTRITIONNUTRITIONAll Huntington students have the opportunity to enjoynutritious foods through the National School Breakfastand Lunch Program whether paying full price, or free/reduced-entitled. Applications for free and reduced pricemeals are sent to each household in August, butapplications are always available in the cafeterias.Breakfast will not be served in the event of a delayedopening. If your child has any food intolerances orallergies, please inform the Food and NutritionDepartment at 631-673-2107. Parents have the optionto online prepay lunch money using myschoolbucks.com
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SECTION XI INFORMASECTION XI INFORMASECTION XI INFORMASECTION XI INFORMASECTION XI INFORMATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONThe Suffolk County Section XI Website providesinformation regarding interscholastic athletic schedules,directions, tournaments, brackets, standings, and otherhelpful information. Visit the site at www.sectionXI.org.
USE OF SCHOOL FUSE OF SCHOOL FUSE OF SCHOOL FUSE OF SCHOOL FUSE OF SCHOOL FACILITIESACILITIESACILITIESACILITIESACILITIESHuntington school facilities are available toresponsible community organizations after normalschool hours. A fee is charged to cover the averagecost of operation. Facility-using organizations mustbe Board-approved. Upon approval, organizationsrequesting use of school facilities should makeapplication through the Facilities Office. Proof ofappropriate insurance coverage will be required. Call631-673-2127 for a copy of the fee schedule and anyadditional information.
DISTRICT CODE OFCONDUCT
The Huntington Board of Education and Administrationis committed to providing a safe and orderly schoolenvironment where students are entitled to receive,and district personnel are entitled to deliver, qualityeducational services without disruption or interference.Responsible behavior by students, teachers, otherdistrict personnel, parents and other visitors is essentialto achieving this goal. The district has a longstandingset of expectations for conduct on school property andat school functions. These expectations are based onthe principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship,empathy, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.In accordance with the Dignity for All Students Act, nostudent shall be subject to discrimination or harassmentbased on a person’s actual or perceived race, color,weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religiouspractice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/genderidentity or sex by school employees or students onschool property, on a school bus, or at a school function.
The items below provide a concise summary andoverview of the HUFSD Code of Conduct. You areencouraged to review carefully the unabridgeddocument, which is available on the district website.Hard copies can be reviewed in central administrationoffices or the general offices in school buildings.
CODE OF CONDUCT GOALS AND PURPOSECODE OF CONDUCT GOALS AND PURPOSECODE OF CONDUCT GOALS AND PURPOSECODE OF CONDUCT GOALS AND PURPOSECODE OF CONDUCT GOALS AND PURPOSEThe goals of the Board of Education in adopting theHUFSD Code of Conduct are to clearly defineexpectations for acceptable conduct in schoolbuildings and on school properties, to identify thepossible consequences of unacceptable conduct andto ensure that discipline, when necessary, isadministered promptly, fairly and uniformly. The codeapplies to all students, school district personnel,parents and other visitors when on school propertyor attending a school function. In order to clarify andbring uniformity to conduct and discipline throughoutthe district, the code defines many pertinent terms.
STUDENTS – GENERALSTUDENTS – GENERALSTUDENTS – GENERALSTUDENTS – GENERALSTUDENTS – GENERALThe code outlines both the rights and responsibilitiesof students. All district students have the right to:
1. An educational environment free frombullying, intimidation, harassment, orprohibited discrimination.
2. Take part in all events and activities free frombullying, intimidation, harassment, orprohibited discrimination.
3. Present their version of events leading to anypossible disciplinary action.
4. Access to school rules and explanations ofthose rules when necessary.
Students have the responsibility to:• Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and
orderly school environment, and refrain from actsof bullying, intimidation, harassment, or prohibiteddiscrimination.
• Know and abide by the rules and regulationspertaining to student conduct.
• Attend school daily and be on time.• Work to the best of their ability and react to
direction from district staff in a respectful andpositive manner.
• Learn to control their anger appropriately, withassistance if necessary.
• Ask questions and seek help in solving problems.• Dress appropriately for school and school events.• Accept responsibility for their actions.• Conduct themselves as representatives of the
district when attending or participating inextracurricular events using the highest standardsof conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship.
PPPPPARTNERSARTNERSARTNERSARTNERSARTNERSThe code lists expectations of the district’s essentialpartners in this effort including parents, teachers,coaches, advisors, guidance counselors, psychologists,social workers, support staff, principals,administrators, the superintendent, and the board ofeducation. A list of these responsibilities is availablein the full Code of Conduct document.
STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICASTUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICASTUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICASTUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICASTUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONDEVICESDEVICESDEVICESDEVICESDEVICESStudents are prohibited from using or having on or inan operational mode any cellular/mobile telephone orhandheld communication device, tablet device, laptopcomputer, laser pointer or pen, or any other type ofelectronic communication or imaging device duringinstructional time, except as expressly permitted inconnection with authorized use in classrooms. Whilestudents are permitted to possess such devices duringthe school day, they are prohibited from using them inany manner that invades the privacy of students,employees, volunteers, or visitors. Students are notpermitted to use any form of information technologyor electronic communication, including their ownpersonal electronic devices, to harass, bully, includingcyberbully, and/or discriminate against or threatenothers. Cyberbullying that creates a hostileenvironment is prohibited. If a student violates thisprohibition, he/she is subject to discipline under thisprovision and/or any other provision in this code ofconduct, the District’s Dignity for All Students Act Policy7580 and Regulation 7580 and/or any law and/orregulation that may be applicable to the circumstancesinvolved. Students are prohibited from takingphotographs or otherwise electronically recording theimage of any other person at any time while on a schoolproperty, a school bus and/or anywhere in a schoolbuilding and/or on school grounds during the schoolday except as expressly permitted in connection withauthorized use in classrooms.
STUDENT DRESS CODESTUDENT DRESS CODESTUDENT DRESS CODESTUDENT DRESS CODESTUDENT DRESS CODEStudents are expected to dress in an appropriatemanner and to maintain personal cleanliness.Students’ appearance must be safe, appropriate, andnon-disruptive. The following rules apply:• No extremely brief garments, including net tops,
tube tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, lownecklines, and see through garments;
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• Underwear must be completely covered with outerclothing;
• Safe footwear must be worn at all times;• Clothing may not be vulgar, obscene, libelous, or
denigrate others on account of race, color, religion,creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientationor disability;
• No clothing may promote or endorse the use ofalcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs or encourage otherillegal or violent activities;
• No clothing or items may be worn that lawenforcement officials consider problematic.
PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTPROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTPROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTPROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTPROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCTAll students are expected to conduct themselves inan appropriate and civil manner, respectful of others.Students must learn to assume and acceptresponsibility for their own actions, as well asconsequences of their misbehavior. Discipline will beused when necessary and to place emphasis on thestudent’s ability to grow in self-discipline. Studentsmay be subject to disciplinary action for the followingviolations:• Disorderly conduct;• Insubordinate conduct;• Disruptive conduct;• Violent conduct;• Conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health
or welfare of others;• Misconduct on a school bus• Academic misconduct including plagiarism,
cheating, altering records;• Lateness to class/cutting.
These violations are outlined in greater detail, along withspecific examples, in the Code of Conduct document.
REPORTING VIOLAREPORTING VIOLAREPORTING VIOLAREPORTING VIOLAREPORTING VIOLATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSStudents and staff are expected to report violationsof the code promptly to the appropriate staff. Staffauthorized to impose disciplinary sanctions areexpected to do so in a prompt, fair and lawful manner.Weapons, dangerous instruments, alcohol, or illegalsubstances will be confiscated immediately withnotification to parents and appropriate disciplinarysanction imposed, if warranted, which may includepermanent suspension and referral for prosecution.
DISCIPLINARY PENALDISCIPLINARY PENALDISCIPLINARY PENALDISCIPLINARY PENALDISCIPLINARY PENALTIESTIESTIESTIESTIES, PROCEDURES AND, PROCEDURES AND, PROCEDURES AND, PROCEDURES AND, PROCEDURES ANDREFERRALSREFERRALSREFERRALSREFERRALSREFERRALSDiscipline is most effective when it deals directly withthe problem at the time and place it occurs in a waythat is fair, impartial and uniform. School personnelwho interact with students are expected to usedisciplinary action to place emphasis on students’ability to grow in the area of self-discipline. As ageneral rule, discipline will be progressive. This meansthat a student’s first violation will usually merit alighter penalty than subsequent violations. Thefollowing factors will affect the determination ofeffective discipline:• Student’s age;• Nature of offense and circumstances leading to it;• Student’s prior disciplinary record;• Information from parents, teachers and/or others,
as appropriate;• Other extenuating circumstances.
If the conduct of a student is related to a disability orsuspected disability, the student will be referred tothe Committee on Special Education. Discipline,specifically any removals for more than 10 days, willbe administered on the basis of whether or not thereis a connection between the student’s disability andthe infraction committed.
Penalties and procedures for specific misconduct arelisted in the Code of Conduct. Each form of disciplineis defined and described.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESDISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESDISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESDISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESDISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESThe Board recognizes that students with disabilitiesreceive certain procedural protections in the schooldisciplinary process. When it is necessary to suspend,remove or otherwise discipline students withdisabilities, the Board is committed to ensuring thatthe procedures followed are consistent with thesafeguards required by applicable laws and regulations.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENTCORPORAL PUNISHMENTCORPORAL PUNISHMENTCORPORAL PUNISHMENTCORPORAL PUNISHMENTCorporal punishment of any student by any districtemployee is strictly forbidden. However, in situationswhere alternative procedures and methods cannotreasonably be applied, physical force may be used to:• Protect oneself, another student, teacher or any
person from injury;• Protect the property of the school or others;
• Restrain or remove a student whose behaviorinterferes with the orderly exercise andperformance of school district functions, powersand duties if that student has refused to refrainfrom further disruptive acts.
STUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGASTUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGASTUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGASTUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGASTUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSAuthorized school officials may question a studentabout an alleged violation of law or the district Codeof Conduct. The superintendent, principals, assistantprincipals, deans, administrative assistants and theschool nurse may conduct searches of students andtheir belongings if there is reasonable suspicion thatthe search will result in evidence that the studentviolated the law or code of conduct. Searches requiredocumentation by the staff member. Police may enterschool property to question or search a student onlyif they have a search or arrest warrant, probable causeto believe that a crime has been committed on schoolproperty, or been invited by school officials. In theseinstances, students must be informed of their legalrights; remain silent if they so desire; or request thepresence of a parent or an attorney.
In the event that a search does not turn up any illegalor improper items, the administrator will acknowledgesuch and apologize to the student for having to undergothe search. The administrator will notify the parent thatthe search took place and, if necessary, arrange forappropriate support services for the student.
VISITVISITVISITVISITVISITORS AND PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOLORS AND PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOLORS AND PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOLORS AND PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOLORS AND PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOLGROUNDSGROUNDSGROUNDSGROUNDSGROUNDSParents and other district residents are encouragedto visit the schools. However, there are establishedguidelines in the Code and Board policy establishingthe protocol of such visits in order to safeguardstudents and disallow interruption of the learningprocess. All persons on school property or attendingschool events will conduct themselves in an orderlyand respectful manner. Guidelines of prohibitedconduct are described in the full Code document andrelated Board policies.
The district will initiate disciplinary action against anystudent or staff member as per the outlined penaltysection of the code. The district reserves the right topursue a civil or criminal legal action against anyperson violating the code.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION(e-mail: board@hufsd.edu)
The Board of Education consists of seven members, each electedby residents for a three-year unpaid term. A Board member iselected during May for a seat to be occupied on July 1. 2019-2020 Board members are as follows:
Jennifer Hebert, President Term expires June 2020Christine Biernacki, Vice-President Term expires June 2021Thomas DiGiacomo Term expires June 2021Bill Dwyer Term expires June 2022Michele Kustera Term expires June 2022Xavier Palacios Term expires June 2020Lynda Tine-D’Anna Term expires June 2021
District Clerk, Joanne Miranda 631-673-2126District Treasurer, Jill Miranda 631-673-2114
Huntington Union Free School District
Administrative Offices:Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School
50 Tower StreetHuntington Station, NY 11746
Information: 631-673-2121Website: www.hufsd.edu
BOARD OF EDUCABOARD OF EDUCABOARD OF EDUCABOARD OF EDUCABOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGSTION MEETINGSTION MEETINGSTION MEETINGSTION MEETINGSMeetings are scheduled as indicated. All will be conducted in the Jack Abrams STEM MagnetSchool Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
DATE WEEKDAY MEETING TYPE
July 8, 2019 Monday Reorganization/Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
August 5, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM
August 26, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM
September 9, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting
September 24, 2019 Tuesday Regular Meeting
October 21, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting
November 18, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting
December 9, 2019 Monday Regular Meeting
January 13, 2020 Monday Regular Meeting
February 3, 2020 Monday Regular Meeting
February 24, 2020 Monday Budget/Regular Meeting
March 9, 2020 Monday Extended Budget Workshop
March 23, 2020 Monday Budget/Regular Meeting
April 6, 2020 Monday Budget/Regular Meeting
April 20, 2020 Monday Budget Adoption/Regular Meeting
April 28, 2020 Tuesday BOCES Administrative Budget Vote/Election
May 11, 2020 Monday Budget Hearing/Regular Meeting
May 19, 2020 Tuesday Budget Vote/Election @Huntington High School
June 8, 2020 Monday Regular Meeting
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DDDDDIIIIISSSSSTRTRTRTRTRIIIIICT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECTCTCTCTCTIIIIIOOOOONNNNNSSSSSIn order to vote, you must be a United States citizen,18 years of age or older, and a resident of theHuntington School District for at least 30 days priorto the vote.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRACENTRAL ADMINISTRACENTRAL ADMINISTRACENTRAL ADMINISTRACENTRAL ADMINISTRATION & SERVICESTION & SERVICESTION & SERVICESTION & SERVICESTION & SERVICES(50 Tower Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746)
Superintendent of SchoolsJames W. Polansky ------------------------ 631-673-2038
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum &InstructionBeth McCoy --------------------------------- 631-673-2036
Assistant Superintendent for Finance andManagement ServicesDr. Kathleen Acker ------------------------ 631-673-2111
Human Resources AdministratorChristopher Hender ---------------------- 631-673-2185
Title I CoordinatorNancy Allard -------------------------------- 631-673-4294
ELA CoordinatorAngela Berner ------------------------------ 631-673-2197
Student Registration ----------------------631-673-2974
Transportation Office -------------------- 631-673-2032
School Lunch ------------------------------- 631-673-2107
Adult EducationBeth McCoy --------------------------------- 631-812-2380
Lead Operations ManagerGeorge Austin ------------------------------ 631-673-2127
Director of Fine & Performing ArtsEric Reynolds ------------------------------- 631-673-2106
Director of Foreign Language & ESL/BilingualEducationJudy Moroff --------------------------------- 631-673-2104
Director of Guidance & TestingKitty Klein ----------------------------------- 631-673-2101
Director of Health, Physical Education & AthleticsGeorgia McCarthy ------------------------- 631-673-2018
Director of Math (Elementary), Assessment &TechnologyMarybeth Robinette ---------------------- 631-673-5693
Director of Safety/SecurityJarrett Stein --------------------------------- 631-673-4795
Director of Special Education & Student SupportServicesDiana Rich ----------------------------------- 631-673-2115
Director of K-12 STEMJill Johanson -------------------------------- 631-812-2393
Chairperson of Humanities (Secondary)Joseph Leavy -------------------------------- 631-673-2079
Chairperson of Mathematics (Secondary)Kathleen Aufiero ---------------------------631-673-2072
CENTRAL OFFICE CLERICAL HOURSCENTRAL OFFICE CLERICAL HOURSCENTRAL OFFICE CLERICAL HOURSCENTRAL OFFICE CLERICAL HOURSCENTRAL OFFICE CLERICAL HOURSSuperintendent’s Office 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMCurriculum & Instruction 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMBusiness Office 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMHuman Resources 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Central Registration September through June:Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. – 9:30-11:30 AM;
Wed. – 2:30-5:00 PMJuly: Tues., Wed., Thurs. – 9:30-11:30 AM
August: Appointment only (631-673-2974)
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HUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGHUNTINGTTTTTON HIGH SCHOOLON HIGH SCHOOLON HIGH SCHOOLON HIGH SCHOOLON HIGH SCHOOLOakwood & McKay Roads, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours 7:30AM-2:20PMPrincipal: Brenden CusackAssistant Principal: Lisette LorsAssistant Principal: Gamal SmithMain Office: 673-2001
Attendance Office 631-673-2100(Voicemail 631-673-2132)
Health Office 631-673-2105Dean of Students 631-673-2007Athletic Trainer 631-673-2145
Guidance DepartmentRegistrar 631-673-2101Guidance East:Steven Lashin,Josephine Saladin 631-673-2013Guidance West:Diana Bonilla,Lauren Brunoni,Catherine Croke 631-673-2011College Office: Bernadette Walsh 631-673-2131
Academic DepartmentsFine & Performing Arts 631-673-2106Humanities 631-673-2079Mathematics 631-673-2077Physical Education, Athletics & Health 631-673-2018Science 631-673-2078Special Education 631-673-2093Technology 631-673-2078World Language/ESL/Bilingual 631-673-2104
JJJJJ. T. T. T. T. TAAAAAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL20 Greenlawn Road, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours: 8:00AM-2:55PMPrincipal: Traci RoethelAssistant Principal: Kenneth ParhamMain Office: 631-673-2020Attendance Office: 631-673-2025Health Office: 631-673-2026Guidance Office: 631-673-2022
JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOLJACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOLJACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOLJACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOLJACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL155 Lowndes Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746School Hours: 8:45AM-3:05PMPrincipal: Donna MoroMain Office/Attendance Office: 631-673-2060Health Office: 631-673-2061
WOODHULL INTERMEDIAWOODHULL INTERMEDIAWOODHULL INTERMEDIAWOODHULL INTERMEDIAWOODHULL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLTE SCHOOLTE SCHOOLTE SCHOOLTE SCHOOL140 Woodhull Road, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours: 8:45AM-3:05PMPrincipal: Lara GonzalezMain Office: 631-673-2030Attendance Office: 631-673-2039Health Office: 631-673-2147
FLOWER HILL PRIMARY SCHOOLFLOWER HILL PRIMARY SCHOOLFLOWER HILL PRIMARY SCHOOLFLOWER HILL PRIMARY SCHOOLFLOWER HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL98 Flower Hill Road, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours: 9:20AM-3:40PMPrincipal: Lucia LaguardaMain Office: 631-673-2050Attendance Office: 631-673-2139
JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOLJEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOLJEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOLJEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOLJEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL253 Oakwood Road, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours: 9:20AM-3:40PMPrincipal: Valerie Capitulo-SaideMain Office: 631-673-2070Attendance Office: 631-673-2141
SOUTHDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLSOUTHDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLSOUTHDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLSOUTHDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLSOUTHDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL125 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743
School hours: 9:20AM-3:40PMPrincipal: Scott OshrinMain Office: 631-673-2080Attendance Office: 631-673-2142
WWWWWASHINGASHINGASHINGASHINGASHINGTTTTTON PRIMARY SCHOOLON PRIMARY SCHOOLON PRIMARY SCHOOLON PRIMARY SCHOOLON PRIMARY SCHOOL78 Whitson Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746
School hours: 9:20AM-3:40PMPrincipal: Michelle RichardsMain Office: 631-673-2090Attendance Office: 631-673-2143
?? Questions ??Questions concerning your child can best be answered by the administrators in the building where your child
attends school. The principal and assistant principals possess knowledge of your child, the program, staffmembers and special services available, and will welcome your call.
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