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Celebrating a Season of Milestones
Last week marked a time of meaningful transitions across our district, moments where students and families began preparing for what’s next. WDPS held a parent orientation for incoming kindergarten families, TJL 5th-grade students visited OMS in preparation for their transition to middle school, and high school seniors celebrated Commitment Day, coming together to reflect on their journey and look ahead to the future. It’s such an exciting time filled with lots of anticipation! For me, speaking with parents of future kindergarten students, the future Class of 2039, on the same night as celebrating with families of the graduating Class of 2026, was surreal. As parents, we know that time goes by in a blink, and it is important to enjoy every moment of the journey with our kids. As I turned my calendar to May, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement for all that’s ahead!
Spring concert season has begun! Make sure to check the district calendar for the many opportunities to hear our talented music students perform! There are also many athletic contests taking place as we are well into the spring sports season. Be sure to follow our athletics department Instagram (@Harborfields_Athletics) for highlights.
Important Notice - Schools Open - May 26th
As indicated on the school calendar and shared in previous correspondence, schools will be open for students and staff on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, due to the use of two emergency closing days. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
HHS Seniors Celebrate Commitment Day!
The Senior Class of 2026 celebrated Commitment Day this past Friday. Students wore clothing depicting their future plans, whether it be college, career, or the military. Click on the picture below to see more from this special day!
Teacher & Nurse Appreciation
This upcoming week, May 4-8, is nationally recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join me in recognizing and thanking our incredible teachers! I encourage our families to thank a teacher who has made a difference in the life of their child. A quick email or note will make a lasting impression on our teachers who work tirelessly throughout the year and are more than deserving of this week of appreciation.
This week also marks School Nurse Day (May 6). Our nurses provide essential health services in schools and help to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Please join me in thanking Ms. Hering (HHS), Ms. DePaolis (OMS), Ms. Mancuso (TJL), and Ms. Barracca (WDPS) for their vital role in the health and well-being of our students.
Scholar Athlete Recognition
Harborfields High School senior Joseph Attonito was recognized as a Scholar Athlete by the Suffolk Chapter of the National Football Foundation. There is only one scholar athlete selected from each of the 50 high schools that participate in scholastic football in Suffolk County. Joseph and the other Scholar Athletes attended a brunch to commemorate this prestigious honor! Thank you for representing Harborfields with excellence in the classroom and on the field!
250th Anniversary Student Videos, courtesy of the Tornado News Team
Mr. Ambrosio and the Tornado News Team created informative videos that are being shared in each building about the 15 historical sites in the Town of Huntington. Check out last week’s videos below:
4/27 - Soldiers & Sailor Memorial Building
4/28 - Lefferts Tide Mill Preserve
4/29 - Joseph Lloyd Manor
4/30 - Town of Huntington
5/1 - Northport Historical Society Museum
Budget Vote & Board Election Reminder
The Budget Vote and Board Election is a few weeks away. The district’s Budget Newsletter has been posted to our website and should be arriving at homes this week. Our website also includes the 26-27 School Budget Tax Calculator and all previous budget presentations. Additional budget and voter information can be found on the district website, https://www.harborfieldscsd.net/budget.
I encourage all residents to participate in the upcoming budget and board election events, including:
May 6 - Council of PTAs Meet the Candidates Night @ OMS, 7:00 PM May 12 - BOE Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing @ OMS, 7:45 PM May 19 - Annual District School Budget Vote and Board Election @ OMS, 2 - 9 PM
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