Public Relations
The William Floyd School District Public Relations Office is responsible for communicating information of importance to residents of the local communities served by the William Floyd School District. Responsibilities include the promotion of student and staff achievements, unique and innovative programs, budgetary and scheduling information, photography of district events, crisis communications and much more. The Public Relations Office is also responsible for website management, creating the annual budget brochure and the district calendar, which are printed and sent home to all residents in the community. The Public Relations Office is continually working to keep residents informed and get the message of the great things happening out to the public by keeping in regular contact with local and regional reporters and editors with ideas/potential stories of interest to feature. Please follow the district on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and flickr – for the latest! If you have any stories that you believe might be of interest, please do not hesitate to email publicrelations@wfsd.k12.ny.us.
Public Relations Director
James Montalto
(631) 874-1237
jmontalto@wfsd.k12.ny.us
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Six William Floyd student-athletes were recently named to Newsday’s top player lists for the 2025 varsity spring sports season! The Colonials have representatives from the boys’ track, girls’ track, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse and baseball teams! Congratulations to all of the Colonials who received this honor!
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William Floyd Elementary School recently celebrated their third year of being a “No Place for Hate” school and hosted a schoolwide “No Place for Hate” day! “No Place for Hate” is an anti-bullying program that encourages students to spread kindness and embrace inclusivity amongst their peers.
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William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna just reached a coaching milestone – 100 career victories – in a 10-5 victory over Patchogue-Medford. In the game, junior Marc Pluchino totaled five goals and an assist, with senior Geo Alvarez adding two goals and two assists. With this victory, the Colonials are now 4-1 on the season.
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The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently continued its long line of successes at the annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference, held in the state’s legislative chambers in Albany in late March! In the conference, featuring more than 750 student-delegates from across New York State engaging in mock NYS governance, William Floyd student-delegates excelled in presenting bills and briefs that they have been working on since September. The students received recognition for their fantastic work, including a scholarship, numerous awards and a total of six students being elected as statewide officers for next year’s conference!
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Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot!
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Members of the William Floyd community recently came together to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer research by participating in the second consecutive “Brave the Shave” event at William Floyd Elementary School! Please enjoy this heartwarming video geared toward encouraging children fighting cancer!