William Floyd School District News

William Floyd School District News


May 9, 2025

William Floyd UPK opens applications for 2025-26 school year

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is still open for applications for the 2025-26 school year.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd alumni participate in NCAA lacrosse tournaments

Seventeen former lacrosse players from William Floyd High School are taking part in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s lacrosse tournaments across Division I, II, and III levels.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd students selected for Long Island String Festival

Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been chosen to participate in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) this school year.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School art students showcase talent at county exhibition

Four students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their artistic talents at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County and Senior Scholarship Show.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts annual coffee house and art auction

The William Floyd High School Literary Magazine and Art Honor Society are organizing their annual Coffee House & Art Auction.

May 2, 2025

William Floyd music concert raises $4,500 for student scholarships

The William Floyd School District Music Department recently held its 42nd annual faculty scholarship concert.

May 1, 2025

William Floyd community members receive SCOPE Education Services' 'Shining Stars' awards

Three William Floyd school community members – Gary Bretton, Teresa Jackson, and Lorraine Mentz – have been recognized by SCOPE Education Services as "Shining Stars" for the 2024-25 academic year.

Apr 30, 2025

William Floyd School District presents proposed 2025-26 budget with zero tax increase

The William Floyd School District has outlined details of the upcoming budget vote and trustee election set for May 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 2025

High school students learn about Suffolk County Accessible Transportation

Students in two programs at William Floyd High School recently participated in a presentation on Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT).

Apr 28, 2025

The Senior Spotlight campaign returns at William Floyd for the Class of 2025

The William Floyd School District has announced the return of its Senior Spotlight social media campaign to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.

Apr 24, 2025

William Floyd High School names top 10 students in 2025 principal's list

William Floyd High School recently announced the recipients of the Principal’s Award for the Class of 2025.

Apr 24, 2025

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.

Apr 22, 2025

School closure announced on May 23 and June 6 due to unused snow days

As a result of not having used any snow or emergency closing days this school year, schools in the district will be closed on Friday, May 23, and Friday, June 6.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd Elementary shows united effort against childhood cancer

Members of the William Floyd community recently gathered to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation by participating in the "Brave the Shave" event at William Floyd Elementary School.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd students excel at New York State Youth and Government conference

The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently achieved commendable success at the 89th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd coach Desmond Megna celebrates his 100th career lacrosse win

William Floyd High School's boys’ varsity lacrosse team secured a significant milestone under the leadership of head coach Desmond Megna, who achieved his 100th career victory.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd celebrates six athletes named in Newsday's 2025 Spring to lists

William Floyd High School boasts six of its student-athletes named on Newsday's top player lists for the 2025 varsity spring sports season.

Apr 11, 2025

William Floyd Elementary celebrates 'No Place for Hate' day with activities and pledges

William Floyd Elementary School recently marked its third year as a "No Place for Hate" institution with a schoolwide event dedicated to the anti-bullying program.

Apr 10, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary School Class Welcomes Student Pilot Via Zoom

Third-grade students in Mrs. Caitlin Contes and Ms. Michelle Montalbano’s class at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently welcomed – via Zoom – Luke Zadrazil, a college freshman currently attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, to discuss his studies to become a certified flight instructor and eventually a commercial airline pilot.

Apr 9, 2025

Luke Zadrazil shares aviation journey with Tangier Smith Elementary students via Zoom

Third-grade students at Tangier Smith Elementary School received a virtual visit from Luke Zadrazil, a freshman at Averett University in Danville, Virginia.

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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.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning

As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.