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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.
Signal Hill students are honoring Black artists during Black History Month by creating their own abstract artwork inspired by Alma Thomas.
West Hollow's Mondays Matter Committee kicked off last week by distributing positive post-it notes to students and staff. These thoughtful notes encourage a supportive and inclusive environment, aligning with our district's focus on fostering student well-being and a culture of excellence.
Signal Hill's 5th grade artists created beautiful artwork featuring flying doves, symbolizing the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Half Hollow Hills community had a great time coming together for the 26th annual Unity Fair, an inspiring event that celebrates our diverse community for both our common ground and the many things that make us unique.
The combined Hills Boys and Girls Fencing Teams recently hosted a meaningful "Pink Day" fundraiser.
Student musicians from the Guitar Ensembles of Hills West and Hills East brought the gift of music to the Fran Greenspan Administration Center.
Students from Hills East, guided by Ms. Nolan, Mrs. Cullen, and Ms. Uttendorfer, visited Paumanok to present this year’s Students Rebuild lessons.
Recently, our FTC robotics teams from Hills East and Hills West competed for over 10 hours at the Long Island Regional Qualifier, hosted at Sewanhaka High School. Competing against schools from across Long Island, our 3 teams showcased their engineering skills in front of judges and peers.
Candlewood and West Hollow students attended the MoMathlon competition at Brookhaven National Lab on January 22, 2025. They tackled problem-solving tasks and competed against schools from across Long Island. #HHHCSD
Otsego Elementary School students are exploring the world through food in Mrs. Stuart’s Passport Club!
Signal Hill students had an inspiring week with state award-winning author Alan Katz during PARP week!
Candlewood’s Family and Consumer Science classes celebrated International Culture and Cooking Day on Friday, January 17th, with a flavorful journey around the globe!
Paumanok students celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with meaningful classroom activities. Students read about Dr. King and explored the lasting impact of his life and work on our world today.
Hills East hosted its annual Art Day, a celebration of creativity and talent where student artwork was proudly displayed. The event highlighted the variety of arts electives and gave future art students the opportunity to explore working with different media.
Hills East senior Faith Rhodes, a National Art Honor Society member and Design & Illustration IV student, recently gave new life to three retired violins through her stunning artwork. With guidance from Mrs. Uttendorfer, Faith created a series of mixed-media fabric collages to bring color and vibrancy to these former instruments. The beautifully transformed violins will now adorn the music wing at East, celebrating the connection between art and music.
Otsego's Kindness Club welcomed Donna Cahill from the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America's VetDogs to learn about local volunteer opportunities.
Sunquam’s Student Council, with help from their fellow students, decorated and filled goodie bags to show appreciation for our local first responders. These thoughtful treats will be delivered to nearby firehouses and police stations in time for Valentine’s Day. Great job spreading kindness, Sunquam!
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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