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Probationary teachers across Half Hollow Hills are participating in summer workshops designed to strengthen their instructional skills and deepen their professional knowledge.
Congratulations to the Hills West Class of 2025! Your dedication, growth, and spirit have helped shape our school district in so many meaningful ways. Wishing each of you success and fulfillment in the years ahead!
Congratulations to the Hills East Class of 2025! From your first day of kindergarten to your final walk across the stage at graduation, you’ve made your mark with pride, talent, and resilience. We’re excited to see where your journey takes you next!
West Hollow’s 8th graders marked the end of their middle school experience with pride as they now prepare to join Hills East this fall.
Candlewood’s 8th graders officially wrapped up their middle school years and are heading to Hills West!
Congratulations to Signal Hill’s 5th grade Class of 2025 on completing their final year of elementary school! Students marked the milestone with celebration, reflection, and excitement for the journey ahead as they prepare for West Hollow this fall.
The 5th graders at Paumanok proudly celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony, marking the end of their elementary journey and stepping confidently into middle school. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Otsego’s 5th grade Class of 2025 officially celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony and the completion of their elementary years. With cheers, smiles, and plenty of proud moments, they closed this chapter and look forward to middle school adventures. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to our Hills West seniors Arjun Airen, Joshua Cohen, Tylar Johnson, Pari Sachdev, Emmanuel Saintjean, Ori Schnaider, and Riley Schwartz for being offered the 2025 Scholarships for Academic Excellence from the New York State Board of Regents.
Sunquam commemorated Flag Day with its annual celebration, bringing the entire school community together to honor the American flag and those who helped create it.
Otsego PTA’s Kids Day 2025 was a celebration of real-life superheroes!
Hills East seniors kicked off the final chapter of their high school journey with a fun-filled yearbook signing event, enjoying Chick-fil-A and celebrating with new Hills East towels.
Sunquam’s 5th graders marked a proud milestone as they celebrated at their Moving Up ceremony and closed out their time in elementary school.
Congratulations to Vanderbilt’s 5th graders on officially moving up to middle school and completing their elementary journey!
Congratulations to Sunquam Elementary for being Long Island’s top fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Kid’s Heart Challenge.
Congratulations to the Half Hollow Hills RedColts boys lacrosse team — the 2025 Class A New York State Champions!
Congratulations to the Hills West Boys Outdoor Track & Field 4x400 Meter Relay for placing 2nd in the Class B NYSPHSAA Championships and 6th in the Federation!
Students at Paumanok embraced this year’s Inside Out theme on Field Day, racing through Anxiety’s Scarf Relay, aiming high at Fear’s Fox Tail Throw, and cooling off at Anger’s Apple Stand.
Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors from the Hills Academy!
Thank you to the 60 Half Hollow Hills faculty and staff members retiring this year for their combined 1,358 years of service and the many positive and lasting impacts they’ve made on our students.
Congratulations to Hills East valedictorian Julia Zinkin and Hills West valedictorian Pari Sachdev on being honored for their academic achievements at the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association's 2025 Valedictorians Luncheon!
Congratulations to our middle school students who graduated from the Rising Stars program, a group of middle school students from diverse backgrounds who have exhibited exceptional academic achievement!
Congratulations to the students graduating from kindergarten at Paumanok Elementary!
Congratulations to our elementary students who graduated from the Academically High Aptitude Program (AHAP), a program with diverse learning opportunities tailored to the needs of gifted elementary students!
Signal Hill students enjoyed a fun-filled Field Day packed with exciting challenges and team spirit!
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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
3
National Merit Scholarship Winners in 2023-2024
8,373
Daily Bus Stops
300+
Acres Of Property Maintained By The District