William Floyd High School News
William Floyd High School News
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Real World Prep: Real Estate Pros Speak to William Floyd HS ‘Real Estate Reality Class’
Ahead of the holiday recess, William Floyd High School’s “Real Estate Reality” class welcomed three real estate professionals as guest speakers: Ed Shine, a broker and owner of Shine Realty; Stephanie Salvo, an agent at Shine Realty; and Theresa Wright, a mortgage specialist for Nationwide.
WFHS Senior Earns Full Scholarship to the University of Chicago
William Floyd High School senior Milton Calderon-Suriel will attend the University of Chicago next fall on a full four-year scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match program.
William Floyd High School Football Team Receives County-Wide Honors
At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Jim Mazzarella recognized the William Floyd Colonials Varsity Football team for their remarkable achievements and tremendous season. The Colonials won their 15th Suffolk County Division I Championship title finishing the season with a 10-2 record. That included a 7-1 regular season and then they went 3-1 in the playoffs.
GoFundMe Created for Late William Floyd Coach Sumpter — Learn How to Donate
Though there is no undoing the overwhelm of loss, the spirited community members within the William Floyd School District have nevertheless rallied together to find positivity in the face of devastation, and in short order.
Tragic Loss Stuns Community
“Incident: Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash,” read the dispatch from the Suffolk Police. “Location: Sunrise Highway, 1½ miles east of Horseblock Road, Shirley. Date/Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.
Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash
Coach Sumpter lived in Shirley and was “a proud William Floyd graduate, a longtime community member, a family man, and a highly-regarded coach and mentor for our boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. He served as an assistant basketball coach on the boys’ varsity team since 2015, and as a volunteer for the youth of the community for many years before that,” said the William Floyd School District on their website..
William Floyd Schools Adds Metal Detectors After Gun Incident
District Takes Pro-active approach to keep students safe.
Ja’Quan Thomas Runs Away With The Joe Cipp Award
William Floyd's junior running back Ja’Quan Thomas has won the coveted Joe Cipp award.
Suffolk Players Take Home Honors
This week the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge, awards were given out to the premiere players in the county.
Wm. Floyd High School Holds 1000-Coat Drive
William Floyd High School is at it again doing good deeds for the community. The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently hosted the second annual 1,000-coat giveaway.
It's A Bet
With New Yorkers setting a new record in the month of October betting on sports it should come as no surprise that making the game 'a little more interesting' appeals to the masses.
Two Heavyweights Slug It Out For The Long Island Championship
This Saturday night we had a rematch in the Long Island Championship game between the defending champions Massapequa and the team that upended last year, William Floyd.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.