Sunquam Elementary has kicked off this year’s PARP program with the theme “Roll the Die and Change Your Story”!

Congratulations to our DECA teams from Hills West and Hills East for their outstanding performance at the DECA New York State Competition!

Congratulations to our Science Research students from Hills West who participated and received awards in the 2025 American Chemical Society Chemagination Competition at St. John’s University!

Congratulations to the Hills East Boys Varsity Basketball Team on their impressive win over William Floyd, with a final score of 57-40! The team's hard work and dedication paid off as they took home the title of Suffolk Class AAA Champions!!

Seniors from Hills East and West embarked on an unforgettable journey over February break, traveling to France and Italy as part of the overseas trip for students who have pursued World Language studies all four years of high school.

Our 6th grade Rising Stars from Candlewood and West Hollow had an inspiring after-school experience with Dr. Todd, a retired medical director and former HHH parent.

Congratulations to the Top 20 students from each of our graduating classes at Hills East and West! The 2025 Hills East valedictorian is Julia Zinkin and the salutatorian is Téa Shouldice. The 2025 Hills West valedictorian is Pari Sachdev and the salutatorian is Emmanuel Saintjean.

Otsego students honored Black History Month with a special interactive hallway experience!

Congratulations to Hills West students Lavanya Purwar and Arav Chand for their outstanding achievement at the nationwide MIT Zero Robotics competition, held in collaboration with NASA!

Each year, members of West Hollow’s One World Club welcome Mrs. Conte from the Daniela Conte Foundation to share her daughter’s story and raise awareness about pediatric cancer.

Signal Hill had a fantastic time celebrating Multicultural Week! Students explored cultures from around the world with music by DJ USA, hands-on crafts and artifacts, and an engaging trivia session with Marco Glorious.

Vanderbilt’s kindergarten students marked a major milestone with their 100th Day of School celebration!

Candlewood 7th graders recently celebrated Middle of the Middle Day, marking the halfway point of their middle school journey!

Paumanok’s 2nd graders celebrated 101 days of school in style! Students and teachers dressed in Dalmatian-themed outfits and enjoyed a special read-aloud of 101 Dalmatians by reading specialist Ms. Schutte.

The Half Hollow Hills PTA Legislation Committee, which is comprised of students from both Hills East and West, school board trustees, teachers, administrators and members of the PTA, recently hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast.

Candlewood students brought their school spirit to the annual Pep Rally and Battle of the Classes!

The Hills West Wrangs competed at NDA High School Nationals this past weekend in Orlando, Florida! They made it to the finals in Small Varsity Hip Hop and finished in 12th place.

Students and staff members from across the district came together in support of P.S. I Love You Day by wearing purple and spreading love to help raise awareness about bullying, mental health and suicide.

Students across Half Hollow Hills embraced kindness and self-reflection during Peace, Love, and Students Rebuild Day! Through Walls of Affirmation, they explored what brings them peace, how they can foster peace in others, and the qualities of a peaceful person.

Students at Sunquam gathered for their annual Multicultural Day, where they grabbed their “passports” and took a trip around the world to learn about the many diverse cultures that make up their school community.

Congratulations to the Hills East and West artists recognized at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association All-County Art and Senior Scholarship Show!

Students in the Future Educators Club at Candlewood Middle School hosted Teach the Teacher Day during lunch periods, giving students the chance to share their unique talents with their teachers!

Half Hollow Hills is very proud of our seven students who have been named Finalists in the prestigious 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program academic competition!

The Half Hollow Hills School to Business Partnership, led by Hills West business teacher Doug Gannon, recently hosted its 2nd Annual Women in Business event.

The Hills West African American Student Association (AASO) delivered an incredible Black History Month show entitled Threads of Legacy: Black Voices in Fashion.