District News

college fair and career expo thumbnail - April 11, 2024

The William Floyd Counseling Center is hosting its annual "College Fair & Career Expo" on Thursday, April 11 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the high school gymnasium. This event is open to all families in the district, K-12, as it is never too early to start planning for the future! 

William Paca students participate in ribbon cutting ceremony of new corner cafe

William Paca Middle School students in Shanna Marte’s and Lori Engelken’s classes recently held a ribbon-button cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the student-led Corner Café, a faculty and staff only refreshment stand designed to help students learn essential skills that they will use throughout their lives. The Corner Café opens each Friday and is located in the corner hallway near the Robert J. Guerriero Auditorium.

photo of two students and teacher at the Recorder Festival

Two Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School fifth-grade students, Valeria Andrianova and Alexandria DeVoe, were recently nominated and selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educator Association (SCMEA) Eugene Reichenthal Recorder Festival event held at Brentwood High School! Both of these talented student-musicians were nominated by their music teacher, John Sapanaro, due to their high-competency in playing the recorder and their leadership skills demonstrated in music class.

FBI - it's not a joke, think before you post

Two district buildings have received bomb threats over the past two days - one for Woodhull on Monday, March 25, and Paca on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26. All have been investigated and deemed a hoax by the Suffolk County Police Department. Click to view the full udpate.

photo of robotics team holding a trophy

Team 287 Floyd Robotics recently participated in the Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex and had a blast competing with their robot, "Fred!" The team finished the competition with event finalist honors and second place overall!

photo of people getting their heads cut with crowd watching on

On Thursday, March 21, members of the William Floyd school community came together at William Floyd Elementary School to support Rayna, the daughter of a WFE faculty member, who is currently battling pediatric cancer. Members of Rayna’s family, William Floyd administrators, faculty, staff, students and even members of the Suffolk County Police Department volunteered to “Brave the Shave” and said goodbye – for now – to their hair in support of this wonderful cause.

Board of Education Meeting Recap 3/19/24

The March 19, 2024 regular meeting of the William Floyd Board of Education featured John S. Hobart Elementary School students and staff showcasing some of the great things happening in their school!

photo of defocused concert performance in an auditorium

The Tangier Smith Elementary School Spring Concert & Art Show has been rescheduled to Friday, May 10, at 7 pm due to a conflict with fourth-grade testing. The William Floyd High School location remains the same. This change was made to ensure students are able to hold their final rehearsal on concert day.

photo of happy smiling kids

Please mark your calendars for 2024 Elementary Summer School, a voluntary program open to all current elementary students in the William Floyd School District! The program will begin on July 8 and end on August 9. It will be held Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm at Moriches Elementary School!

photo of special education administrative team standing next to each other

Three members of the William Floyd school community have been selected as 2024 SCOPE Education Services “Shining Stars” and will be honored at the organization’s 23rd annual awards dinner scheduled for Monday, March 18! These three individuals – Dr. Malasia Walker, Director of Special Education; Michele Manion, Assistant Director of Special Education (secondary); and Ravi Seeram, Assistant Director of Special Education (elementary) – have been selected for exemplary service to education and the William Floyd School District.