Sixteen William Floyd students were selected to perform in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) this month...11 from William Floyd High School, three from William Floyd Middle School and two from William Paca Middle School – were selected by a panel of Suffolk County music educators based on their superior scores at the annual New York State School Music Association solo adjudications.

From the moment she arrived at William Floyd High School, Cassidy Samuelson (Class of 2020) was viewed by her teachers, coaches and peers as a role model. Described as relentless, Cassidy’s devotion to both her academics and athletics has forged a memorable William Floyd career. She is a scholar-athlete with an 87.5 GPA and multiple accolades in both volleyball and basketball, who has made a tremendous impact during her time at William Floyd.

The William Floyd School District recently celebrated the 285^th birthday of William Floyd, the district namesake and one of only 56 men to sign the Declaration of Independence. In what has become an annual tradition over the past 10 years, students and staff from all across the school district celebrate and commemorate the life and legacy of Mr. Floyd with special events and activities focused on this year's theme of helping others and serving the community.