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Celebrating Our Veterans!
This week, we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and to express our gratitude to those who have defended them.
Here in Harborfields, we are fortunate to have many veterans among our families, staff, and community members. Their service reminds us of the values we hold dear, including commitment, integrity, and selflessness. On behalf of the Harborfields Central School District, I extend my deepest thanks to all who have worn our nation’s uniform and to the families who have supported them.
As our students participate in classroom lessons and school ceremonies this week and next, may we all take a moment to reflect on the significance of their service and the example they set for future generations. Thank you to our veterans for your enduring contributions to our community and our country.
HF Spirit on Display - Harlem Wizards Game
The Harborfields Teaching Tornadoes took on the Harlem Wizards on Friday evening in a fundraiser to support the Harborfields Council of PTAs. The Teaching Tornadoes, made up of teachers, administrators, and staff, played to the delight of the sold-out audience in the high school gym. Our local Boy Scout troop was on hand to open the game, and our youth cheerleaders put on an amazing pre-game performance. I would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our Teaching Tornado team, our custodial and security teams, and, of course, our PTA volunteers who made this event happen through many weeks of hard work. The dedication and commitment of our PTA units are unparalleled anywhere! Click on the image below to see more from this fun-filled event.
A Celebration of Teaching and Learning
Harborfields educators came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration on Superintendent’s Conference Day. Throughout the day, staff participated in teacher-led workshops, grade-level collaboration, professional choice time, and planning opportunities, all designed to strengthen instructional practices and enhance the experiences of our students. Thank you to our dedicated educators for the time, thought, and energy you invest in your own learning!
New Staff & Newly Tenured Reception
We proudly recognized 31 staff members at our annual New & Newly Tenured Staff Reception, welcoming new faces to our school community and celebrating colleagues who have reached an important professional milestone. It was especially exciting to welcome new teachers who are proud Harborfields graduates and have returned to the district to inspire and educate the next generation of Tornadoes!
We also celebrated an outstanding group of educators and staff members who earned tenure, an achievement that reflects years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students and schools. Pietrina Postorino, Kara Salierno, and Trisha Wolpert from WDPS; Kaitlin Cox and Samantha Little from TJL; Julia Björling, Michael Camera, and Gina Pellizzi from OMS; and Brian Suckle and Kierstin McGill from HHS. Please join me in congratulating all of our honorees! We are grateful for everything they bring to Harborfields each day, and we look forward to many more years as part of the Harborfields Family!
Reminder - Schools Closed on November 11
This is a gentle reminder that all schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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