'Elves' Back On A Firetruck In Mastic Beach

Principal Dominic Ciliotta and Assistant Principal Jackie Cabrera are preparing for a month long of appearances.

Long Island Lax Coach Reaches Milestone 100 Wins

“He is a 5th-grade teacher, coach, mentor and William Floyd graduate, who bleeds Floyd green." - Schools Supt. Kevin Coster

LI Student, 'A Beautiful Soul,' Mourned By Community: Superintendent

In "a final act of compassion and bravery," she gave as an organ donor, schools superintendent says.

LI HS Track Star Wins NY Championship On Heels Of Legal Fight: Report

Zariel Macchia won the 3,000 meter race by posting a national-best nine minutes, 21.73 seconds, Newsday reported.

LI Track Star's Court Win, Allowing Her To Compete, 'Well Deserved'

She will race on, after judge overrules previous decision barring her from running this Saturday in Staten Island.

LI HS Track Star Sues To Compete In State Championship: Report

A Feb. 18 ruling prevents the 6-time champion from competing after she ran against against college athletes, Newsday reported.

'Lockdown' Enacted At William Floyd High School: School District

A lockdown was enacted at William Floyd School High School​ Friday afternoon, according to district officials.

LI Junior Named HS Offensive Player Of The Year By Jets, Gatorade

Ja’Quan Thomas, starting running back for the Colonials, and his family were invited to the team's Dec. 22 home game against the Rams.

Metal Detector Pilot Program To Start At William Floyd HS: District

After the program is successfully implemented, the machines will be piloted at the middle and elementary schools.

LI School Community Mourns Loss Of Student To Rare Illness: District

Nolan Horn, 14, was "a true shining light" in Longwood schools and the community, Superintendent Lance Lohman says.

Long Island Teacher Gets 'Oscar Of Teaching,' $25K Milken Award

John Melandro grows student engagement, enthusiasm, and curiosity about the world, earning the nickname “Magic Man," officials say.

Walk-Through Metal Detectors Slated For William Floyd Schools: SD

The decision was made at an emergency meeting Monday, officials said. It comes after cops say a student was found with a gun.

Floyd Varsity Girls' Tennis In Playoffs For 22nd Consecutive Season

"​All of the hard work over the summer got us off to a great start this year and has sustained us through the season."- Coach David Pia

Teacher Spotlight: Shirley Teacher 'Loves Students With Whole Heart'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Mastic Beach Teacher 'An Inspiration'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher Has 'Genuine Love For Helping Students'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher 'Dedicates Time In And Out Of Class'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher's 'Commitment Goes Beyond Classroom'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher 'Created Supportive Environment'

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Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher 'Incredible Person Inside Class And Out'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Mastic Beach Teacher 'Great Source For Education'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher Has Safe, Fun, And Empowering Classroom

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Mastic Beach Teacher Has 'Built Partnerships'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Mastic Beach Teacher 'Gets Thrill Out Of Teaching'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Shirley's Shannon Mchugh Was 'Meant' For Teaching

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Mastic's Jordan Wesley's 'Passion Is Contagious'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Suffolk Police To Join With Community At St. Baldrick's Day Event

It's in honor of a William Floyd School District's employee’s daughter who has been battling pediatric cancer, school officials said.

Suffolk Football Champs, William Floyd Varsity, Honored By Brookhaven

It is the 14th time that team has won the title for Division 1.

Back To School: Mastic-Shirley Area 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in the Mastic-Shirley area can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

$291M Longwood School Sails Through

Gina Pozolanno Gebbia and Christina Jackson were elected with 1,377 and 963 votes, respectively.

$292M William Floyd School Budget Sails Through

Incumbent trustees Angelo Cassarino, Robert Taiani, and Luis Soto ran unopposed.

Longwood School Budget: What You Need To Know

The $291 million spending plan has a budget-to-budget change of 7.38 percent.

William Floyd School Budget: What You Need To Know

Voters will decide on a $292 million spending plan, as well as three Board of Education seats.

Shirley-Mastic Star Student: Writer Has 'A Brilliant Wit'

Benjamin's passion for writing is intense and he is still growing with a mind that has an ever-loving growth for knowledge.

William Floyd Star Student: Caitlyn 'Makes The World A Better Place'

She struggles with visual impairment; has started a non-profit-501c3 to help children who are blind, visually impaired, or chronically ill.

WFSD Music Department Earns National Recognition

The National Association of Music Merchants named the department as a "Best Community for Music Education."

Tangier Smith Elementary School Names Next Principal

Dominic Ciliotta was appointed to the role.

WFHS Youth & Government Continues Dominance At Legislative Conference

The 87th annual New York State YMCA Youth & Government conference was held late last month in Albany.

WFHS Varsity Wrestling Competes At County Championships

Aaron Nelson led the way with a third-place finish in his weight class, qualifying him for the New York State Championships this weekend.

WFHS Students Honored At Black History Month Celebration

Sixteen seniors were honored for their continued academic success at the 32nd annual Black History Night Celebration.