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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Each year, Newsday names their top 100 boys’ basketball players ahead of the start of the winter season. In the 2024-25 edition of this list, Newsday recognized three William Floyd student-athletes, seniors Jermaine King, Dahmarion Moses and Jawuan Smith, as among Long Island’s top 100.
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Since the start of December, there have been two special greeters at arrival each morning at Tangier Smith Elementary School – principal Dominic Ciliotta and assistant principal Jackie Cabrera dressed as the beloved “elf on the shelf” characters!
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The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy recently held their own Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate this season and spend time with their school communities!
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Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently hosted its second annual “Woodhullgiving” celebration, an event designed to bring the school community together in a fun way and help provide meals for those who may need them leading up to Thanksgiving.
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The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently hosted the second annual 1,000 coat giveaway, an event designed to help provide a little extra warmth during the colder months. This event, demonstrating the heart and soul of the William Floyd community coming together for a great cause, donated 1,000 coats, Thanksgiving meals, winter hats, gloves, toys, books, ornaments and more!
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The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments are seeking nominations for educators and/or alumni who have made vast contributions to the fine arts and who have left a lasting legacy to generations of William Floyd students. Nominations are due by December 16!