Half Hollow Hills
Central School District

Congratulations to Dr. Leonard Patella, Michael Prywes, Dina Shulman and Colin Specter as they begin their new terms on the Half Hollow Hills Board of Education. During the July Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, Ms. Stephanie Gurin was elected Board President and Dr. Leonard Patella was elected Vice President. Superintendent of Schools John O'Farrell also took the oath of office for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to the entire Board for your continued service to the Half Hollow Hills community! #HHHCSD  

Week one of Superhero Summer at the Intermediate Summer School Program was a success! Students in grades 3-8 from across the district came together to form an inviting and productive learning environment while diving into reading, writing and math activities designed to reinforce their skills.

The Primary Summer School and ENL programs at Otsego are off to a great start! Students are building their skills through reading, math games, scavenger hunts and interactive lessons, while also enjoying time for indoor and outdoor recess. It’s been a fun and engaging start to the summer! 

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District proudly announces three administrative appointments for the 2026-2027 school year: Maria Belfiore, Principal of Half Hollow Hills High School West; Lana Long Louis, Principal of Vanderbilt Elementary School; and Paige Furman, Director of English Language Arts, Business and Careers;. Each brings a distinguished record of instructional leadership, collaboration and student-focused service to their new roles.

The Hills East Class of 2026 celebrated a milestone years in the making as they crossed the graduation stage and joined the ranks of Hills alumni. Congratulations to our graduates, and best wishes as you pursue your dreams and begin the next chapter of your journey! 

Tassels were turned, diplomas were earned, and the next chapter awaits for the Hills West Class of 2026. Congratulations to our graduates, and thank you for the countless ways you have enriched our schools and community. We wish you all the best in the years ahead! 

With memories made and new opportunities ahead, Candlewood’s 8th graders officially said farewell to middle school and look ahead to life at Hills West. Congratulations to the incoming Hills West Class of 2030!

West Hollow’s 8th graders recently celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony and the completion of an unforgettable middle school journey. Congratulations to the future Hills East Class of 2030 as they begin an exciting new chapter this fall! 

Congratulations to Signal Hill’s 5th graders on completing their elementary school journey!

Otsego’s 5th graders recently celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony, marking the completion of their elementary school journey and the start of an exciting new chapter in middle school.

With songs, smiles and proud families looking on, Sunquam’s kindergarten students recently celebrated their graduation and the completion of their first year of elementary school!

Sunquam’s 5th graders recently celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony, marking the end of their elementary school years and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Paumanok’s youngest learners celebrated their kindergarten graduation!

Congratulations to Vanderbilt’s 5th graders on officially moving up to middle school and completing their elementary school journey! We are proud of all they have accomplished and wish them the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter.

Paumanok’s 5th graders celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony, marking the end of their elementary school journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in middle school. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Vanderbilt Elementary recently celebrated Flag Day with a special ceremony honoring the American flag.

Our theater programs at East and West earned major honors at the 2026 Hunting-Tony Awards!

Sunquam recently commemorated Flag Day with its annual schoolwide celebration, bringing students and staff together to honor the American flag and those who helped create it.

Hills East seniors recently came together for a fun-filled yearbook signing event as they celebrated the final days of their high school journey!

Hills East seniors recently returned to their former elementary schools for the district’s annual Senior Walks.

The Class of 2026 from Hills West revisited their elementary schools as part of the district’s annual Senior Walks tradition.

Otsego’s youngest learners recently took the stage to celebrate their kindergarten graduation!

Thank you to the 63 Half Hollow Hills faculty and staff members retiring this year for their combined 1,306 years of service and the many positive and lasting impacts they’ve made on our students.

Congratulations to the kindergarteners at Signal Hill Elementary on their graduation!

Congratulations to the Half Hollow Hills Girls Flag Football Team on capturing the NYSPHSAA Class A State Championship!