Half Hollow Hills
Central School District

Congratulations to Hills East students Michael Deaner and Jeremy Projansky for their outstanding success at the LILT Student World Language Competition! Michael earned 1st place in Written Original Essay, Written Original Poetry, Authentic Production Video (International vocal music interpretation) and Authentic Production Video (Poetry Recitation), while Jeremy earned 2nd place in Written Original Essay. #HHHCSD

Congratulations to Hills West’s Luke Taff and Kira Schwartz, and Hills East’s Amanda Burack and Ryan Shulman for being selected as Suffolk Zone Award winners!

Congratulations to Hills West’s Justin Dyer on being selected as the winner of the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying’s Asaf German Spring 2026 Anti-Bullying Scholarship in the amount of $5,000!

Hills East juniors Anna Hu and Jocelyn Rhee, students in Mrs. Norris’ AP Drawing class, have been selected to exhibit their work in the 3rd annual AAPI Month art exhibition, “Best of Both Worlds,” at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington!

Otsego 5th graders spread kindness throughout their school community during the first Community Kindness Day!

Congratulations to Hills West’s Benson Lu Huang on being named a recipient of a 2026 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship! He is one of only 2,500 students selected from over 15,000 finalists across the country, honored for their academic excellence and personal accomplishments. 

Sunquam Elementary recently launched a schoolwide Elementary Connects initiative inspired by the book The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, encouraging students to show kindness, inclusion and support for others. Students can earn Kindness Tickets from all members of the school community by demonstrating Sunquam’s STARS expectations through positive actions that help every child feel seen, valued and connected.

We are proud to recognize the faculty members who have achieved tenure in Half Hollow Hills!

Congratulations to Hills West Photo students Kaya Dobrzanski, Justin Dyer and Tatiana Orozco on their success in The Huntington Camera Club’s annual competition!

Hills East students in AP Biology took part in a hands on field experience at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, collecting mitochondrial DNA and using biotechnology techniques like PCR and gel electrophoresis to analyze evolutionary relationships!

Signal Hill families celebrated the Night of the Arts, featuring student NYSSMA musical performances, hands on art activities and a school wide art exhibition showcasing student creativity!

Paumanok’s Student Council created more than 60 Mother’s Day gifts for a local nursing home, decorating picture frames with positive and heartfelt messages to show care and appreciation for the senior community! #HHHCSD
 

At West Hollow, members of the 8th grade Choral Program participated in a Broadway Choral Workshop, working with a Broadway musical director, choreographer and professional performers to develop skills in singing and musical theatre performance!

Hills West seniors marked Decision Day by celebrating their next chapter, whether college, military service, trade programs or entering the workforce!

Hills East seniors celebrated Decision Day by proudly wearing gear representing their future paths, including college, the military, trade school and the workforce!

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District proudly announces the appointment of Michael Truocchio as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. A lifelong member of the Half Hollow Hills community, Truocchio has served the district as a student, teacher and administrator, bringing a deep understanding of its values and commitment to excellence. He will assume the role on July 1, 2026, following the retirement of Dr. Jeffery Woodberry.

Hills West Key Club students, alongside advisor Kelly Madden, participated in a beach cleanup at Jones Beach State Park on Sunday, April 26!

Half Hollow Hills Central School District has once again been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The NAMM Foundation, recognizing our ongoing commitment to outstanding music education!

Congratulations to the Hills East Science Based Academic Team on earning 1st place in Suffolk County at the Long Island Regional Envirothon on Earth Day!

A huge thank you to Gregg the Woodcarver for creating a stunning eagle sculpture for Signal Hill Elementary School! More than 20 years after carving the original eagle, Gregg has once again left his mark, with this new piece generously donated by the Signal Hill PTA as a beautification project for students and staff to enjoy each day.

Hills West students in the Outdoor Education program brought energy and teamwork to their kayaking unit through friendly competition on the water!

Candlewood and West Hollow students showcased their talents at the Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University, presenting research and problem-solving projects to judges and peers!

Paumanok students in Ms. Aurilia’s class celebrated Earth Day by creating their own “Litter Bags” and taking action to care for their school environment!

Hills East Environmental Club students helped celebrate Earth Day 2026 with hands-on activities that made a real impact! Students led Pledges for the Planet, hosted a fundraising raffle and distributed more than 200 pollinator seed balls made from native Long Island plants to support local biodiversity.

Hills West’s Jewish Heritage Club welcomed Holocaust survivor Arnold Newfield for a powerful and meaningful presentation, with club members inviting the entire school community and drawing a strong turnout!