William Floyd High School News

William Floyd High School News


Jun 24, 2025

In The End Macchia Stands Above The Rest

When all is said and done William Floyd High School senior track & field star Zariel Macchia will be remembered as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in Suffolk County and Long Island, and she made sure to make us all know that right until the end of her high school career.

Jun 23, 2025

William Floyd High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

The William Floyd School District is pleased to recognize the valedictorian and salutatorian for the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 – Alice Chen and Rachel Chen, respectively.

Jun 14, 2025

William Floyd Track Looks to Make a Statement at States

William Floyd will be well represented at the State Tournament this year as five William Floyd High School varsity track athletes will be heading to the Championships this upcoming weekend to compete for state titles.

May 28, 2025

Prestigious STEAM Win for William Floyd High School Students

Local leaders joined students, teachers, and staff at William Floyd High School to recognize a team of eleven students for their winning project in the Long Island Water Quality STEAM Challenge.

May 21, 2025

The Colonials Win Their First Ever Playoff Game

The William Floyd Colonials varsity flag football team won their first-ever playoff game.

May 19, 2025

The Colonials Make the Playoffs For the 4th Time

The William Floyd boys’ varsity tennis team recently finished off their stellar regular season by clinching a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

May 12, 2025

NCAA Lacrosse Is Filled with William Floyd Alumni

When you're building a successful sports program, it goes beyond just wins and losses. Many indicators have to be included with successful student athletes after they leave the school chief among the vital aspects to show how successful the program is.

May 2, 2025

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.

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.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’

Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.