The new Half Hollow Hills Annual Report for the 2020-2021 school year is now available!

The Hills East students, staff and families had a great time celebrating during their Homecoming festivities and football game, and walked away with a 49-27 victory over North Babylon!

Vanderbilt recently kicked off their annual Socktober Drive with Crazy Sock Day.

The 6th grade Family & Consumer Science students in Mrs. Doran's class at West Hollow spent weeks learning about healthy eating, essential nutrients and how to read nutrition facts labels. They finished their Nutrition Unit by tasting a healthier version of orange soda and freshly made hummus with vegetables.

Candlewood celebrated World Mental Health Day through staff and students wearing green and “Fight the Stigma” shirts to show support and raise awareness for mental health issues.

Congratulations to Hills West boys soccer coach Doug Gannon on recently recording his 250th win as a head coach with the team's victory over Deer Park!

Students at Paumanok enjoyed their “Start with Hello” Spirit Week with daily themes. On “Hey” Day, students were encouraged to wear Western gear and say “hey” to a new friend, because a simple “hey” goes a long way!

Sunquam held its Heart of Gold Fundraiser during September, to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.

Artists from Hills East in Mr. Petrucci's Design & Illustration class kicked off the month of #inktober by illustrating on leaves.

Students at the Hills Academy worked on an art project with Mrs. Donaldson where they created beautiful fall pumpkin drawings using chalk pastels.

As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Signal Hill artists working with Mrs. Jackson have been inspired by amazing Hispanic art and cultural contributions.

Candlewood's One World Youth Club helped the Air Force collect over 300 pairs of gently used shoes for Afghan refugees on their bases.

Niche.com has ranked the schools in Half Hollow Hills as some of the best schools in Suffolk County for 2022!

Paumanok families enjoyed a beautiful autumn evening at the PTA-sponsored “Welcome Back Picnic.” 

Students at Vanderbilt Elementary enjoyed their Welcome Back Picnic!

The Hills East Football team dedicated their September 25th game to the cause of Autism Awareness.

This year, Half Hollow Hills 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Sandy Hook Promise's Start With Hello Week the week of September 27th by taking part in activities to teach empathy and empower students to end social isolation.

West Hollow students enjoyed their time at the Back to School Social by spending time with old and new friends! They had fun playing games (indoors and out), singing karaoke, exploring in the Maker Space and creating art projects.

"The Hangout” at Candlewood Middle School was a great afternoon for outside basketball and handball, yard games in the courtyard, crafts in the Makerspace and tasty treats at the refreshment booth!

Congratulations to the Hills East and West students selected as SCMEA All-County Jazz musicians: Hills East's Zayan Zahoori, Kent Malaby, Julia LaBianca, Lila Goldstein and Kevin Malone, and Hills West's Gioianna DiGiorgio!

The Hills West students, staff and community had a great time at their homecoming parade and football game!

Art students at Hills East participated in the Art Department’s annual Arts Advocacy Day by gathering outside in a courtyard and collaboratively drawing with chalk to depict bright and colorful fall themes.

Congratulations to the Hills East and Hills West students selected as All-State musicians to represent our district at the 2021 NYSSMA Conference in Rochester, NY: Hills West's Gioianna DiGiorgio and Kendall Lee, and Hills East's Andrew Arloro, Lila Goldstein, Mason Herman, Sophia Lerebours, Jacob Leshnower, Mark Shapiro and Alice Wang!

Congratulations to Hills West's Gioianna DiGiorgio (Theater) and Hana Draskin (Music), and Hills East's Amina Rhamatzada (Media Arts), Sophia Lerebours (Music) and Jeanna Boltz (Visual Arts), on being honored by the Long Island Arts Alliance with Awards of Merit in the Scholar-Artist Awards program!

Students and their families had a wonderful time getting together, dancing, eating and playing at their annual Welcome Back Picnic, hosted by the Signal Hill PTA!