District Announcements
District News
Congratulations to Anthony Raio from the Hills Boys Lacrosse Team on making history last Saturday, scoring four goals to become Suffolk County’s all-time leading goal scorer in boys lacrosse!
Half Hollow Hills Central School District is proud to announce that we have been honored for the fifteenth consecutive year with the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation from The NAMM Foundation for our outstanding commitment to music education!
Congratulations to Vanderbilt fourth graders Chase, Alex and Benji from Ms. Carraro's class on winning the Virtual First in Math Regional Tournament!
Congratulations to Hills East’s Nathan Anreder, Blake and Noah Rabinowitz, and Hills West's Molly Penzer, and Maia and Ori Schnaider, on being recognized with the Students Building Bridges Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Yom HaShoah.
Signal Hill Elementary hosted its annual Night of the Arts on May 2, where families explored student artwork created with their art teacher Ms. Jackson throughout the year.
Congratulations to Hills East’s Téa Shouldice and Noah Berlin on being named recipients of 2025 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships!
Otsego Elementary celebrated Autism Awareness Month with a special initiative led by the Kindness Club. Each student decorated a puzzle piece to reflect their creativity and individuality, which now adorns a rainbow tree in the hallway.
The first-ever Vanderbilt Science Fair at Hills West was a huge success! Fourth and fifth graders, mentored by the Hills West Science Research Honor Society, showcased their impressive projects, including video presentations and detailed boards.
Congratulations to our Hills West students who participated in the AATI Italian Poetry and Singing Competition at Hofstra University!
Congratulations to Hills East's Kerry Yeung on being named the winner from Congressman Nick LaLota's Congressional District in the prestigious Congressional Art Competition!
Hills West students marked Decision Day by celebrating their next chapter—college, military service, trade programs or entering the workforce.
Seniors at Hills East celebrated Decision Day by proudly wearing gear that represented their future paths—whether college, the military, trade school or the workforce.
The Hills East and West string orchestras teamed up to compete at the 2025 Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags, NJ. The combined orchestra earned a Superior rating and was the only school to receive the prestigious Esprit de Corps Award.
Congratulations to the Hills East Treble Choir on earning a Gold with Distinction rating at the NYSSMA Majors Festival at Hauppauge High School!
Congratulations to Hills East’s Téa Shouldice on being named a semifinalist in the 2025 United States Presidential Scholars Program!
Congratulations to our talented business students from Hills East who competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Rochester, NY!
Over 24 teams from Hills East and Hills West participated in the 14th Annual King of the Hills business competition, held March 25–26 at Hills West. Modeled after Shark Tank, students pitched original product ideas to a panel of judges.
Sunquam Student Council members visited the Orchard Estate of Woodbury assisted living facility for an Earth Day project.
Half Hollow Hills thanks the Nelson family and Alec's Run for their $5k donation to Helping Our Own, a program that helps members of our community in need.
Congratulations to Hills West's Michael Massa and Mary Wolcott, and Hills East's Brooke Hyland and Zachary Marco for being selected as Suffolk Zone award winners!
Congratulations to all of our students at Hills East and Hills West who participated in our Spring Athletic Signing Day!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jackie Tannazzo and Mrs. Kathy Alfarano, who were recently honored with the "Adult Advocate Award" by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE).
Members of Hills West's Key Club spent time with residents at The Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, creating spring crafts and enjoying great conversations.
Congratulations to Antonia Karoutsos, whose artwork was selected as a winning entry in the Donate Life New York State Student Art Contest, celebrating Donate Life Month 2025!
First graders from Signal Hill recently went on an exciting field trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum.
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New York State Master Teachers
2,500+
Students In Music Performance Ensembles
51
Varsity Athletic Teams
1:1
Every Student Has Their Own Mobile Device
40
Home Languages Represent Our Diverse Population
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National Merit Scholarship Winners in 2023-2024
8,373
Daily Bus Stops
300+
Acres Of Property Maintained By The District