William Floyd High School News

William Floyd High School News


Apr 13, 2025

Coach Megna Get to Win 100

This week William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna accomplished a goal that very few coaches can get to when he won his 100th career game.

Apr 11, 2025

Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity

Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.

Apr 2, 2025

Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet

As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.

Mar 27, 2025

Four William Floyd Student-Musicians Selected for SCMEA Private Study Scholarship

Each student will receive a $500 award for private lesson study this summer and were recognized at the SCMEA concerts held earlier this month.

Mar 26, 2025

Two Parents and One William Floyd Girls’ Track Team Member: A Biological Boy is on the Girls’ Varsity Track Team

A concerned parent who contacted the South Shore Press who wishes to remain anonymous says that is the case, and expressed concern over student safety and future funding for the William Floyd School District.

Mar 7, 2025

Let Her Run!

This week we had a big win for Suffolk sports fans when William Floyd track star Zariel Macchia won her appeal and will be able to compete.

Feb 28, 2025

Floyd's Win Sets Up a Rematch and Chance for Revenge

The William Floyd Colonials boys’ varsity basketball team won their quarterfinal playoff game and have advanced to the next round of the Suffolk County playoffs.

Feb 22, 2025

Track Star Macchia Is Banned From The States On a Technicality

The best Long Island track and field star in recent memory will not be competing for the rest of the season. The reason why Zariel Macchia isn't competing isn't because of an unfortunate injury, nor is it because of something of her choosing. Macchia has been banned from competing because of a technicality in the rule book.

Feb 12, 2025

WFHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Earns Playoff Berth for Fourth Consecutive Year

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

Feb 12, 2025

William Floyd High School Adds Four to its Wall of Distinction

The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments will host their fourth annual Fine Arts Wall of Distinction ceremony on Thursday, February 27th, at 6 pm, in the east lobby of the high school near the Nick Poulos Memorial Auditorium.

Feb 6, 2025

WFHS Medical Club Donates $500 to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

The William Floyd High School Medical Club, led by William Floyd High School science educator Terri Randall, continued their yearly tradition of donating to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Feb 6, 2025

William Floyd Cheer Heads to National Championships, Places Top 5 in Cheerfest

In a historic achievement for William Floyd High School, the cheerleading team is set to compete at the prestigious National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) for the very first time in Orlando, Florida, from February 7-10, 2025.

Feb 5, 2025

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team Wins Third Consecutive League Title

The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently earned their third consecutive League I title with a 72-64 victory over Brentwood.

Feb 2, 2025

William Floyd’s Own Lee Zeldin is Confirmed by the US Senate

Suffolk County’s own, former Congressman Lee Zeldin, has been confirmed by the United States Senate and was sworn in as the EPA Administrator serving in President Donald Trump's administration. From William Floyd High School to the White House, Zeldin has led a life of public service.

Jan 27, 2025

William Floyd School District Innovates in Teaching Civics and Government

William Floyd School District (WFSD) is a statewide leader in teaching government and civics from sixth through high school. Whether it is teaching the basics of how government works, the art of compromise, getting along with people with a different POV, or learning about media bias – WFSD is getting it done.

Jan 27, 2025

William Floyd Students Learn About How Government Works

They are learning that you can disagree with another person and still like them. And, more importantly, they are learning that you can engage in respectful discourse and even learn a little from someone you think is “wrong-headed”.

Jan 24, 2025

Macchia Named Gatorade Player Of The Year ... Again!

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia keeps making headlines and her achievements are becoming legendary for the school and Long Island.

Jan 16, 2025

WFHS Senior Nominated for Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Victoria Basharina, a senior at William Floyd High School, has been selected as one of just 25 New York State nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in the leaders of tomorrow.

Jan 7, 2025

Yearbook Artist Chosen at William Floyd High School

William Floyd High School senior Mike Amodeo has been chosen to have his artwork grace the cover of the 2025 yearbook.

Jan 7, 2025

Colonials Crushing the Competition on the Wrestling Mat

The William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team, led by head coach Tony Mecca, has gotten off to a strong start to their season.

Daily Feed

Crime

Mother-Infant Daughter Pair Found at Gilgo Identified; No Evidence Linking Rex Heurermann

"Although Tanya and Tatiana have commonly been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings because the timing and locations of their recovered remains, we are not discounting the possibility that their cases are unrelated from that investigation," said Homicide Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.


Local

Brookhaven Town Hosts Free Rabies Clinic, Providing Vital Vaccinations to Suffolk Pets

The event, held at Brookhaven’s Animal Shelter on Horseblock Road, provided free rabies vaccinations to 183 dogs, cats, and ferrets, ensuring the health and safety of pets throughout the community.


Education

William Floyd annual music faculty concert to support student scholarships

The William Floyd Music Faculty Scholarship Concert is scheduled for April 25 at 6 pm, to be held in the William Floyd High School auditorium.