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We are hopeful that the

events listed in the calendar
will occur as recorded in
the following pages. We
are also realisƟc and know
how quickly things change
from day-to-day. Please
check the website calendar
for updates to this printed
version.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
After-School Child Care Program. . . . . . 8 Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School Budget & The Tax Rate . . . . . . . 7
AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act 14 School Closing Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Backpack Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inclement Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 School District Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Asbestos Response Act . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Interscholastic Sports Program . . . . . . . . 12 School District Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lines of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 School Lunch Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Budget Vote & Trustee Election . . . . . . . 7 Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sex Offender Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calendar Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Smoke Free School Policy . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 . . . . . . . 11 Student Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
College Admission Test Calendar . . . . . . 44 Notice of Non-Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tax Code Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Commack Courier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pesticide Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Telephone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. . . 13 Title IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Days of Religious Observance. . . . . . . . 5 Public & Emergency Notification . . . . . . . 43 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Directory Information Public Notice . . . . 4 Reporting Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Voting Eligibility & Registration. . . . . . . . 6
District Website Postings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Schedule of School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Working Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Board of Education Board of Education Meetings

Commack has a five member Board of Education. Each trustee is Meetings of the Board of Education are generally held at the Hubbs
elected to serve a three-year term. These are volunteer positions; Administration Center on Clay Pitts Road, unless otherwise noted
trustees receive no financial compensation for their work on behalf in the calendar or on the Website. Open to the public, most meetings
of the students. begin at 8:00 p.m.

The Board of Education sets school policies, approves the appoint- The public is invited to attend all Board of Education meetings to
ment of personnel, adopts budgets, and approves courses of study. familiarize themselves with the operations of the school district.
At times, the Board of Education is also called upon to be the final Time is allotted at these meetings for residents to directly address
arbiter on controversial issues. the Board of Education. Meetings are also simulcast, viewable on
the Commack Website.
Open and clear communication between the Board and the
Commack community is a high priority. All regularly scheduled For a complete listing of Board of Education Meeting dates, visit
meetings are open to the public and community members are the Commack Website, www.commackschools.org.
encouraged to attend.

Board of Education Members

Term Expires
Justin Varughese, President June 2025
Steven Hartman, Vice President June 2025
Dr. William Hender, Trustee June 2026
Susan Hermer, Trustee June 2026
Gus Hueber, Trustee June 2024
To communicate with Board of Education members, send an email
to BOE@commackschools.org, or call the District Clerk, Deborah
Virga, at 912-2055.
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Calendar Abbreviations Directory Information Public Notice

Building Names Unless objection to any of the following items of information is submit-
IH Indian Hollow Primary School
ted in writing by parents or legal guardians, or by those students them-
NR North Ridge Primary School
RH Rolling Hills Primary School selves who are over the age of 18 years, the Commack School District
WP Wood Park Primary School hereby gives notice of its intention to provide the release to parent/
BIS Burr Intermediate School teacher associations and representatives of the District's insurance carri-
MSIS Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School ers, entities providing educational, occupational, or career opportunities,
CMS Commack Middle School
CHS Commack High School
or to publish in the Commack Courier, school student newspapers,
Other Abbreviations magazines, yearbooks, or other publications, daily or weekly newspapers,
ACT American College Test athletic programs, musical or theatrical programs, news releases, any and/
BSALC Boys Scholar Athlete Leadership Corps or all of the following information pertaining to students as may be appro-
BOE Board of Education
priate under the circumstances: name of student, address, age, height,
ELA English Language Arts
FBLA Future Business Leaders of America weight, grade, major field of study, participation in recognized school
Gr. Grade activities, extracurricular activities and sports programs, academic hon-
GSALC Girls Scholar Athlete Leadership Corps ors, achievements, awards, scholarships and similar information.
IB International Baccalaureate Program
ICS International Cultural Society
LISFA Long Island String Festival Association
Pursuant to federal law, the District is required to provide military recruit-
NAHS National Art Honor Society ers, upon request, with three directory information categories: name,
NHS National Honor Society address, and telephone listing, unless parents have advised the District
NYS New York State that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their
NYSCAME NYS Council of Administrators of Music Education
prior written consent.
NYSSMA New York State School Music Association
PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
PTA Parent/Teacher Association Parents, guardians, or students over 18 years of age who object to the
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test release of directory information should give written notice to the Director
SC Student Council of Counseling at Commack High School within 30 days hence. Failure to
SCMEA Suffolk County Music Educators Association
SEPTA Special Education Parent/Teacher Association
give written notice shall be deemed consent.

Backpack Mail Commack Courier

As part of the District’s “go green” initiative, notices, flyers, and other informa- District news is published during the school year in the Commack
tion previously sent home with your child are now posted to the Backpack News Courier, which is also posted on the Commack Website: www.commack-
page on the district website. Please check the Backpack News regularly for schools.org, under Our Community. The Commack Courier is also
updated information. You can also easily access this information "on-the-go" mailed to all District residents. Please sign up for Community Connect
using Commack's mobile app. Download the app from your app store today!
Email Notification to be sure you receive notice when a new issue is
Instructions can be found on the Parent page on the Commack website.
posted.
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Posting of Student Schoolwork/ Days of Religious Observance

Photos on the District Website
2023
and in District Communications September 15 - 17 Rosh Hashanah
The Commack School District website is the main communication hub September 24 - 25 Yom Kippur
for the Commack community. The website includes many features September 29 - October 6 Sukkot
including, but not limited to, District News Bites, Backpack News, and October 8 Simchat Torah
an interactive calendar of District and school events. November 1 All Saints Day
November 12 Diwali
The Commack School District assumes parents/guardians agree to permit December 7 - December 15 Hanukkah
their child access to the Internet, and also assumes parents/guardians December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 - Jan. 1 Kwanzaa
agree to permit their child's schoolwork/photos to be posted on the
District website. If this is not the case, parents/guardians who do not wish 2024
for their student's schoolwork/photos to be posted on the District website January 1 New Year & Feast of Mary, Mother of God
must send a letter or email to Laura A. Newman (lnewman@commack- January 6 Feast of the Epiphany
schools.org) P.O. Box 150, Commack, NY 11725. Mrs. Newman's office February 10 Chinese New Year
will confirm receipt of your email or letter. February 14 Ash Wednesday
March 11 - April 9 Ramadan
March 23 - 24 Purim
March 25 Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
March 29 Good Friday
March 31 Easter (Christians)
April 9 - 10 Eid al-Fitr
April 22 - 30 Passover
May 5 Easter (Orthodox Christians)
May 9 Ascension Day
May 19 Pentecost
Continuing Education For a complete listing of religious holidays, visit www.interfaith-calendar.org

The Commack Continuing Education program may be offered in the

spring, with classes held at various schools throughout the District. This
is a District sponsored program regulated by the State Department of
Education. A seasonal brochure describing the courses available and
locations of sessions will be sent by mail to all District residents and
posted on the website. For further information regarding this program,
call (631) 912-2153, email continuingeducation@commackschools.org,
or visit the Commack School District Website.
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Student Parking School District Voting

• Seniors must attend the Driver Safety Program offered by the High All residents who are citizens of the United States and 18 years of age or
School, accompanied by a parent/guardian to be eligible to leave the older may vote in the annual school district election or special referendum
campus either as a driver, passenger, or walker. if they are registered on the school district election rolls or hold current
• Seniors shall be permitted to park their cars in designated areas only registration with Suffolk County Board of Elections and have resided
at the High School. within school district boundaries for 30 days prior to the date of voting.
• Seniors shall be required to obtain a student parking pass from the New residents and those who have not voted in a school district election
Dean of Students' Office. or special referendum for four years prior to the date of any vote must
• Seniors shall be required to show a sticker and student ID card to the register. Registration dates are published in advance and registration is
security guard upon entering the student parking lot. conducted at a school site centrally located within each of the school elec-
• The Student Code of Conduct shall fully apply to all parts of the High tion districts. Effective September 1, 1975, any person registered as a
School campus, including the student parking area and students' voter with the Suffolk County Board of Elections shall be entitled to vote
vehicles.
at all school district meetings and elections without further registration
• Use or possession of tobacco, vapes, alcohol, drugs, or weapons is
(N.Y.S. Election Law-Section 352).
strictly prohibited anywhere on school grounds, including within
students' vehicles while on school grounds.
Matters on which approval by District voters is required include the
annual school budget, the election of members of the Board of Education,
referendums for land acquisition, school construction or renovation, the
Voting Eligibility & Registration sale of school property or buildings, and special propositions involving
capital expenditures which require the approval of voters.

Citizens of the United States who are 18 years of age, and have been The Board of Education is empowered by New York State Law to adopt
residents of the Commack School District for 30 days prior to the date of a contingency budget and establish the necessary tax levy if a regular
voting, and are registered on the voter rolls of either the Commack School budget is not approved by District voters. Under a contingency budget the
District or the Suffolk County Board of Elections, may vote in the annual dollar increase in the budget is limited. The Board of Education has
school district election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. wide discretion in determining which items will be eliminated, but cannot
exceed the dollar amount imposed by law.
New residents who will have lived in the District at least 30 days prior to
the day of voting and who have not voted in a regular or special school The estimated cost of a school district vote is approximately $18,000,
district election or a general election covered by the Suffolk County which includes the cost of publishing legal notices, printing and postage
Board of Elections in the past four years, must register in order to vote in for voter information material, rental of voting machines, and salaries for
the annual school district election. Registration is held at Commack High election clerks involved in registration and voting at each of the two elec-
School and at Commack Middle School on May 2 and on May 7, 2024. tion districts.
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The School Budget & The Tax Levy

Commack Schools are funded by two main sources, State Aid from New York
State and local property taxes. State Aid is based upon a complex funding
formula that is calculated and is determined by many factors including the
number of students, attendance of students, the value of the District's taxable
properties, and the average wealth of the community as determined by New
York State.

The Board of Education must assess a tax levy for each school year. The tax
levy is the total amount of property taxes that will be needed to balance the
school budget after State Aid and other revenue sources are taken into acount.
The tax rate is the amount collected from each property owner as determined
thy the Town Assessor, not the school district. Commack School District is
located in two towns, Huntington and Smithtown. For more information about
the budget, please go to www.commackschools.org/Budget.aspx.

The qualified voters of the district are asked to authorize the expenditure of
the funds at the annual school district budget vote, which will be held on
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., at Commack High School for resi-
dents north of Jericho Turnpike, and at Commack Middle School for residents
south of Jericho Turnpike.

2024 Budget Vote & Trustee Election

March 14, 2024 Budget Work Session immediately following the BOE
meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. at Hubbs
April 4, 2024 Budget Work Session at 7:00 p.m. at Hubbs
April 11, 2024 Informal Budget Hearing, 7:00 p.m. at Hubbs
April 18, 2024 Public Budget Adoption & Regular Public Meeting,
8:00 p.m. at Hubbs ELECTION DISTRICTS
May 9, 2024 Budget Hearing & Regular Public Meeting No. 1 - Commack High School
8:00 p.m. at Hubbs No. 2 - Commack Middle School
May 21, 2024 Budget Vote and Trustee Election 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
at Commack High School and Commack Middle
School.
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After-School Child Care Program Medication

New York State Law prohibits the taking of any medication by students
The Commack School District and SCOPE (Suffolk County Organization during school hours unless the school nurse has been furnished with:
for the Promotion of Education) provides a financially self-supporting
1. Written request from parent, AND
after-school child care program for children in grades K-5, licensed by
2. Doctor's note stating
the New York State Office of Children & Family Services. The program
a. Name of prescription
operates at Indian Hollow Primary, North Ridge Primary, Rolling Hills
b. Reason for taking same
Primary, Wood Park Primary, Burr Intermediate, and Mandracchia-
Sawmill Intermediate Schools, with the AM program beginning at 7:00 c. Dosage and time to be administered
am until school start time, and the PM program operating from school 3. Medication is properly labeled in a bottle from pharmacy.
dismissal until 6:30 pm. These requirements apply to aspirin and cough medicine as well as pre-
scription medication. All medication will be safeguarded in the health
This program offers a safe, supportive, caring environment for children office and dispensed by the school nurse according to written instruction
of working parents where they may participate in a variety of age-appro- only. A medication release may be obtained from the nurse's office.
priate activities, including arts and crafts, theme parties, stories, and
games. Children will be given a snack each afternoon and will have an
opportunity to work on homework assignments.
AIDS
(Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Instruction Exemption
Register online at www.scopeonline.us or call the SCOPE office at (631)
360-0800 between 9 am and 4:30 pm for more information. Instruction will be provided about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome), a deadly disease which is transmitted by sexual activity, dirty
syringes, and contaminated bloody supplies.

The State Education Department requires that this instruction be provided

Medical Services to children, K-12, during the school year and that it include information
about the nature of the disease, methods of transmission, and methods of
prevention.
The school physician is responsible to provide or review physical exami- If you feel uncomfortable about having your child instructed in the meth-
nations of all students participating in athletic activities or requiring ods of prevention of the disease, you may request, in writing, that your
working papers. A school nurse is on duty at each school to render first child be exempt from this portion only, provided that you assure the
aid. The nurse will contact parents in the event of an emergency in school. Superintendent that you will provide this instruction at home. You should
The nurse will also arrange appointments for all examinations. Parents of submit a letter of request directly to your building principal and it must
elementary (K-5) school students should call the nurse directly if their state how you intend to provide this kind of instruction - at home or by
child is absent from school. Parents of middle school and high school some other agent or agency. For further information, please telephone the
students should call their attendance office. Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at (631) 912-2080.
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Code of Conduct - Condensed Version

The full text of the Code of Conduct is available in its entirety at each school, in the Superintendent’s Office, and on the Commack Website.

Introduction actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
The Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Commack UFSD (the “District) is com- practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.
mitted to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive
and District personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or The Dignity Act amended Section 801-a of New York State Education Law regarding
interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other District personnel, par- instruction in civility, citizenship, and character education by expanding the concepts of
ents, and visitors is essential to achieving this goal. tolerance, respect for others, and dignity. The Dignity Act also amended Section 2801
of the Education Law, instructing Boards of Education to include language in the codes
The District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and of conduct to comply with the Dignity Act.
at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual
respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity. The Board recognizes The Commack Schools believes that no student shall be subjected to harassment,
the need to clearly define these expectations for acceptable conduct on school property, intimidation, discrimination, or bullying by any school employee or student. All forms
to identify the possible consequences of unacceptable conduct, and to ensure that dis- of harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or bullying are strictly prohibited and will
cipline when necessary is administered promptly and fairly. To this end, the District not be tolerated on school property and at school functions.
adopts this Code of Conduct (the “Code”). This document will be reviewed on a peri-
odic basis. The Dignity Act prohibits any discrimination based on actual or perceived characteris-
tics. Individuals in Public Schools in New York State are protected from discrimination,
Unless otherwise indicated, this Code applies to all students, school personnel, parents harassment and persecution on the basis of actual or perceived:
and visitors while on school property or off-campus. Discrimination, harassment, • Race • Ethnic Group • Gender
hazing, or bullying that takes place at off-campus locations, which can be reasonably • Color • Religion • Sexual Orientation
expected to materially and substantially disrupt the educational process of the school • Weight • Religious practice • Disability
environment or impinge on the rights of other students, may be subject to disciplinary • National Origin • Sex
consequences.
The Commack Schools are committed to providing an environment for all students,
Definitions (see official text) employees, volunteers and other stakeholders free from intimidation, harassment, bul-
lying, cyberbullying, and retaliation, including, but not limited to, electronic, written,
Student Rights and Responsibilities oral or physical acts, either direct or indirect, when such an act:
The District is committed to safeguarding the rights given to all students under state
and federal law. In addition, to promote a safe, healthy, orderly, and civil school envi- • Has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with
ronment, all District students have the right to: a student's educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emo-
1. Take part in all District activities on an equal basis in accordance with the provi- tional and/or physical well-being; or
sions of the New York State Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). • Reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear
2. Present their version of the relevant events to school personnel authorized to for his or her physical safety. Such conduct shall include, but is not limited to,
impose a disciplinary penalty. threats, intimidation or abuse.
3. Access school rules and, when necessary, receive an explanation of those rules
from school personnel. This commitment is an integral part of our comprehensive efforts to promote learning
4. Students who make a complaint or participate in the investigation of a complaint and to prevent and eliminate all forms of harassment, intimidation, bullying, and other
in conformity with state law and district policies, who have acted reasonably and harmful and disruptive behavior that can impede the learning process.
in good faith, have the right to be free from retaliation of any kind.
The Commack Schools will not tolerate any unlawful or disruptive behavior, including
The Dignity Act states that no student shall be subjected to harassment or discrimina- any form of bullying, cyberbullying, retaliation, or harassment in our school buildings,
tion by employees or students on school property or at a school function based on their on school grounds, or in school-related activities. We will investigate promptly all
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Code of Conduct (Continued) Prohibited Student Conduct

The Board of Education expects all students to conduct themselves in an appropriate
reports and complaints of bullying, cyberbullying, retaliation, and/or harassment and and civil manner, with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students,
take prompt action to end that behavior and restore the student’s sense of safety. We District personnel and other members of the school community, and for the care of
will support this commitment in all aspects of our school community, including within school facilities and equipment.
curricula, instructional programs, staff development, and extracurricular activities
(see official text). The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must learn to assume and accept
responsibility for their own behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior.
Student Responsibilities (see official text) District personnel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action
Essential Partners (see official text) only when necessary and to place emphasis on the students’ ability to grow in self-
discipline. (See official text for particulars.)
Student Dress Code
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress Reporting Violations
appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the pri- All parties are expected to promptly report violations of the Code to a teacher, school
mary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other counselor, the building principal or his or her designee. Any person observing a student
District personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help possessing a weapon, alcohol or illegal substance on school property or at a school
students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. function shall immediately report this information to a teacher, the Deans' office, the
building principal, the principal's designee or the Superintendent.
A student's dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-
up and nails, shall: All District staff members that are authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions are
a. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process. expected to do so in a prompt, fair and lawful manner. District staff members that are
b. Reflect that extremely brief garments, strapless garments, see-through garments not authorized to impose disciplinary sanctions are expected to promptly report viola-
and plunging neck lines, front and/ or back, are not appropriate. tions of the Code to their supervisor, who shall in turn impose an appropriate disciplin-
c. Ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing. ary sanction, if so authorized, or refer the matter to a staff member who is authorized
d. Shall cover midriff. to impose an appropriate sanction.
e. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.
f. Not include the wearing of hats in the classroom, except at building level discretion, Any weapon, alcohol or illegal substance found shall be confiscated immediately, if
or for a medical or religious purpose. Hoods and sunglasses are prohibited in the possible. Such action will be followed by notification to the parent of the student
building. involved and the appropriate disciplinary sanction if warranted, which may include
g. Not include or imply items that are vulgar, obscene, or libelous or that denigrate permanent suspension and referral for prosecution. Administration may contact law
others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orien- enforcement (police) at their discretion. The building principal or his or her designee
tation or disability. must notify the appropriate local law enforcement agency of those Code violations that
h. Not promote, endorse or display alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage constitute a crime and substantially affect the order or security of a school, as soon as
other illegal or violent activities. practical but in no event later than the close of business the day the principal or his or
Each building principal or his or her designee shall be responsible for informing all her designee learns of the violation. The notification may be made by telephone, fol-
students and their parents of the student dress code at the beginning of the school year lowed by a letter mailed on same day as the telephone call is made. The notification
and any revisions to the dress code made during the school year. must identify the student and explain the conduct that violated the Code and consti-
tuted a crime.
Students who violate the student dress code shall be required to modify their appear-
ance by covering or removing the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replac- Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures and Referrals
ing it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with the problem at the time and
discipline, up to and including suspension. Any student who repeatedly fails to comply place it occurs, and in a way that students view as fair and impartial. School person-
with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up to and including suspen- nel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when nec-
sion. essary and to place emphasis on the students’ ability to grow in self-discipline (see
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ing and on the grounds (see official text).
Code of Conduct (Continued) Public Conduct on School Property
official text). All persons on school property or attending a school function shall conduct them-
selves in a respectful and orderly manner. In addition, all persons on school property
Alternative Instruction or attending a school function are expected to be properly attired for the purpose they
When a student of any age is removed from class by a teacher or a student of compul- are on school property (see official text).
sory attendance age is suspended from school pursuant to Education Law §3214, the
District will take immediate steps to provide alternative means of instruction for the Dissemination and Review
student. The Board will work to ensure that the community is aware of this Code (see official
text).
Discipline of Students with Disabilities or Students Presumed to have a Disability Revised 7/15/19
for Discipline Purposes
Student with a disability means a student with a disability as defined in Section 4401(1)
of the Education Law, who has not attained the age of 21 prior to September 1st and Lines of Communication
who is entitled to attend public schools pursuant to Section 3202 of the Education Law
and who, because of mental, physical or emotional reasons, has been identified as hav- Who do I go to first with my concerns?
ing a disability and who requires special services and programs approved by the depart- Our most effective tool in providing our students with an optimal learning environment
ment (Part 200.1 (zz) of Part 200 Regulations of the Commissioner of the State of NY) is the establishment of an effective and ongoing communication system between parent
(see official text). and teacher. Should any concerns or questions arise regarding academic or behavioral
needs and/or practices within the classroom, please contact the teacher first.
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is any act of physical force upon a student for the purpose of Who do I contact If the matter is still not resolved?
punishing that student. Corporal punishment of any student by any District employee If your child is in kindergarten through fifth grade, please contact the building principal
is strictly forbidden (see official text). for help. For students in grades six though twelve, please contact your child’s guidance
counselor before contacting an assistant principal or the principal.
Student Searches and Interrogations
The Board of Education is committed to ensuring an atmosphere on school property What if I need further assistance?
and at school functions that is safe and orderly. To achieve this kind of environment, Most student issues should be addressed at the building level. If you feel that you need
any school official authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty on a student may ques- further help however, please contact the Superintendent’s office after you have first
tion a student about an alleged violation of law or the District Code. Students are not proceeded through the steps above. The Superintendent will review the issue with the
entitled to any sort of “Miranda”-type warning before being questioned by school appropriate Assistant Superintendent, who will work to resolve the matter.
officials, nor are school officials required to contact a student’s parent before question- Telephone numbers and email addresses for school personnel can be found on the
ing the student. However, school officials will tell all students why they are being Commack Website: www.commackschools.org.
questioned. In addition, the Board authorizes the Superintendent, building principals,
building principal’s designee, the school nurse, and District security officials to con-
duct searches of students and their belongings if the authorized school official has Every Student Succeeds Act
reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will result in evidence that the student
violated the law or the District Code (see official text). The United States Department of Education approved New York's Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan in January 2018. The plan requires districts to administer
Visitors to the Schools annual assessments in grades three (3) through eight (8) as well as the administration
The Board encourages parents and other District citizens to visit the District’s schools of federal grants.
and classrooms to observe the work of students, teachers, and other staff. Since schools
are a place of work and learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits.
The building principal or his or her designee is responsible for all persons in the build-
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2023-2024 Interscholastic Sports

2023-2024 Schedule of School Hours
Program
Start Dismiss What are interscholastic sports activities?
Indian Hollow Primary School 9:30 3:45
North Ridge Primary School 9:30 3:45 Interscholastic sports activities are those which offer enriched opportuni-
Rolling Hills Primary School 9:15 3:30 ties for the most highly-skilled individuals to represent a school in com-
Wood Park Primary School 9:15 3:30
petition with representatives from the school which involves season-long
Burr Intermediate School 9:15 3:30
schedules, organized practices, league competition, and championships.
Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School 8:50 3:05
Commack Middle School 7:45 2:45
Commack High School 7:30 2:30 Over the years, Commack teams have won league or county champion-
ships in almost every major sport, with a significant number of athletes
individually selected for All-League, All-Conference, All-County, or All-
Pesticide Notification Law State honors.

The Pesticide Notification Law went into effect July 1, 2001. This law applies to all
instructional and administrative buildings and grounds, including all playgrounds and
athletic fields. All questions relating to pesticide- related issues should be addressed
to Stephanie Popky at (631) 858-3600. The District follows the guidelines of Inte-
Interscholastic sports programs offered at
grated Pest Management (IPM). These guidelines provide for the use of non-chemical Commack High School include:
procedures to address pest problems. In situations where IPM is not effective, the Fall Winter Spring
District will use chemical applications. All persons who wish to receive a 48-hour
written advance notification of a pesticide application may register with the District
Boys Cross Country Girls Basketball Baseball
by completing the 48 hour pesticide notification request form, located on the Com- Girls Cross Country Boys Basketball Co-Ed Badminton
mack School District website, and forwarding to the District at the address indicated. Field Hockey Boys Bowling Girls Flag Football
Football Girls Bowling Girls Golf
Boys Golf Boys Fencing Boys Lacrosse
Asbestos Response Act Girls Gymnastics Girls Fencing Girls Lacrosse
Boys Soccer Boys Swimming Softball
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) is a federal law enacted Girls Soccer Boys Track Boys Tennis
in 1987 that requires all school districts to inspect and re-inspect for asbestos-con- Girls Tennis Girls Track Boys Track
taining building materials every three years. Our facilities have been inspected and
response actions have been developed to ensure a continued safe environment for
Boys Volleyball Unified Bowling Girls Track
our students and employees. Activities include training of custodial and maintenance Girls Volleyball Wrestling Unified Basketball
staff to prevent disturbance of asbestos and periodical re-inspection and surveillance Girls Swimming
activities by trained personnel. The Asbestos Management Plan, which is available
for your review, is located in the District’s facilities office, as well as the Main Office Cheerleading, Danceline, Funk, Kickline, Pom
of each school building. For further information, please contact the District’s asbes-
tos designee, Stephanie Popky, at (631) 858-3600.
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the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an eman-
The Protection of Pupil Right Amendment (PPRA) affords parents certain rights cipated minor under State law.
regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for market-
ing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: The District will develop and adopt policies, in consultation with parents, regard-
Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one ing these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the admin-
or more of the following protected areas if the survey is funded in whole or istration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of
in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education: personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The
District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; of each school year and after any substantive changes. The District will also
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; directly notify, through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled
3. Sex behavior or attitudes; to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; opportunity for the parent or guardian to opt the student out of participation of the
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family
specific activity or survey. The District will make this notification to parents and
relationships;
guardians at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified in
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doc-
tors, or ministers; advance specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents or guardians
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys
listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt the student out of such activi-
Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of: ties and surveys. Parents or guardians will also be provided an opportunity to
review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; surveys covered under this requirement:
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a
condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not 1. Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales
necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except or other distribution;
for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or 2. Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole
screening permitted or required under State law; and or part by the U.S. Department of Education;
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information 3. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as
obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the described above.
information to others. (This does not apply to the collection, disclosure,
or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive Parents or guardians who believe their right have been violated in this regard may
purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or file a complaint with:
services for, or to, students or educational institutions).
Family Policy Compliance Office
Inspect, upon request and before administration or use: U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
1. Protected information surveys of students; Washington, D.C. 20222-5901
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of
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District would otherwise use its owner employees and who is under
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act the direct control of the District with respect to the use and mainte-
nance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor,
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords par- medical consultant, or therapist or a parent or student serving on an
ents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or
with respect to the student's education records. These rights are: assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her pro-
within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. fessional responsibility.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the District Clerk a Upon request, the District discloses education records without con-
written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The sent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or
District Clerk will make arrangements for access and notify the par- intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for the
ent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may purpose of the student’s enrollment or transfer.
be inspected. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the require-
records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or ments of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that adminis-
misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to ters FERPA is:
amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They Family Policy Compliance Office
should write the District Clerk, clearly identify the part of the record U.S. Department of Education
they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. 400 Maryland Avenue, SW
If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the Washington, DC 20222-4605
parent or eligible student, the District clerk will notify the parent or
eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a If you have questions regarding the requirements of FERPA, please con-
hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional informa- tact the District Clerk at P.O. Box 150, Commack, NY 11725-0150, or by
tion regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent telephone at 912-2055.
or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before the District discloses
personally identifiable information (PII) from the student’s educa- Sex Offender Notification
tion records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without The Commack School District notifies the Commack community of
consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational Level 3 or Level 2 paroled sex offenders living within our school
interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as district zip codes (11725, 11746, 11731, 11787). Notification is post-
an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member ed in the Sex Offender section of the district website, under Our
(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit person- Community. Additionally, notification of sex offenders is sent to sub-
nel, if any) or a person serving on the School Board. A school offi- scribers of Commack's Community Connect email notification sys-
cial may include a volunteer, contractor, consultant, unpaid intern, tem. If you would like to receive this alert, please sign up for Email
or practicum or fieldwork student who, while not a District employ- Notification by clicking Community Connect Email Notification,
ee, performs an instructional service or function for which the under the Our Community dropdown, and subscribe to District News.
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BOE Mtg. @ HUBBS 7pm

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CHS V/JV Fall Sports Begin CHS IB Extended Essay CHS IB Extended Essay CHS College Essay Review
Workshop Workshop Workshop

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CMS Gr. 6 and New Student Primary Kindergarten PTA Meet CMS Building Access for all STAFF CONFERENCE DAY
Orientation 8am – (A-L) & Greet 10am-11am students 2:30-5pm IH/NR/RH/WP Parent/Student
11am – (M-Z) CMS Building Access for all CHS Senior Parking Sticker Visit 10am-12pm
CMS Gr. 6 Building Access students 9am – 3pm Distribution 11am BIS/MSIS Parent/Student
12noon – 3pm CMS Gr. 6 & New Entrant CHS Student Walk-throughs Visitation 1-3pm
CHS Senior Portraits @ Cedar Transition Evening 5:30-7pm
CHS Senior Portrait @ Cedar CHS Senior Portraits @ Cedar
Rd CHS Senior Parking Sticker
CHS College Application Distribution 11am Rd. Road
Workshop CHS Student Walk-throughs CHS Medication Drop-off
CHS Parent/Student CHS Senior Portraits @ Cedar
Orientation 6pm Road
CHS Senior Parking Sticker CHS Marching Band Uniform
Zoom Mtg. 7pm Fittings 9am-1pm
CHS Marching Band Uniform CHS College Application
Fittings 9am-1pm Workshops
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LABOR DAY CMS Fall Sports Begin CHS Marching Band Camp SAT
2:30-8pm
BOE Mtg. @ Hubbs 8pm

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9-11 Memorial PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs 7pm IH Open House BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am CONSTITUTION DAY
Flags for Freedom CHS Junior Class Assembly Gr. K & New Entrants 6:30-7pm BIS Class Parent Tea 10:30am NR Town Meeting I & II 10am
@CHS 6:30pm Gr. K 7-7:30pm BIS Committee Chair Mtg.
CHS Senior Class Assembly Gr. 1 7:30-8pm 11:00am
Gr. 2 8-8:30pm MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am
NR Welcome Back Celebration MSIS Class Parent Tea
8:30-9:30am 10:30am
NR Welcome Back Bus Driver CHS Freshmen Class Assembly
Appreciation 9:30am CHS Marching Band Camp
NR Class Parent Tea 10am 2:30-8pm
NR Committee Chair Mtg. CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm
10:30am
RH Bus Driver Welcome Back
CHS Sophomore Class Assembly

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NR PTA Mtg. 10am RH PTA Mtg. 9:30am WP PTA Mtg. 9:45am RH Open House CHS Senior Class Meetings
NR School Store open during RH Class Parent Welcome WP Class Parent Tea Gr 1 – 6:30pm; Registration Deadline for 10/28
Lunch Periods 10:30am CMS Gr. 6 Open House 7pm Gr. 2- 7pm; ACT
NR Open House BIS Open School Night CHS Senior College Planning Gr. K – 7:30pm SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road
Gr. K – 6:45pm; Gr. 3 – 6:30pm; Night 7pm CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am 9:30am
Gr. 1 - 7:30pm; Gr. 5 7:10pm; CHS Senior Class Meetings
Gr. 2 – 8pm Gr. 4 – 7:50pm CHS Open House 7pm
MSIS Open House
Gr. 3 – 6:30-7:10pm
Gr. 5 - 7:10-7:50pm
Gr. 4 – 7:50 – 8:30pm
CHS IB Information Night
Grs. 11/12

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SCHOOL CLOSED NR Picture Day IH PTA Mtg. Primary Spirit Day
WP Open House NR Picture Day CHS Pep Rally
Gr. K – 6pm; CMS Gr. 7 & 8 Open House
Gr. 1 – 7pm; 7pm
Gr. 2 – 7:30pm

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IH/NR/RH/WP Clothing/Coat RH Picture Day BIS Picture Day/Group BIS Group Photo Day Registration Deadline SAT @ CMS
Drive 10/2-13 CHS Digital PSAT/SAT Info Photo I CHS Float Night for 11/4 SAT Homecoming
PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs Session 7pm CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm Parade – 1:30pm
7pm Kick Off – 3:00pm

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COLUMBUS DAY IH Picture Day IH All School Photo BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am IH Zingo @ CMS 7pm RH Fall Festival
SCHOOL CLOSED MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am CHS Senior Portraits/Make Ups MSIS Picture Day MSIS Picture Day CHS IB/AP Registration
Continuing Education Fall CMS Yearbook Pictures MSIS Fall Festival Deadline
Classes Begin CHS Senior Portraits/Make Ups CMS Yearbook Pictures PSAT Exam 7:45am @ CHS
CHS Senior Portraits/Make Ups
BOE Mtg. @ CHS 7:30pm

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IH Book Fair IH Book Fair IH Book Fair NR Book Fair – day RH Book Fair CMS Courtyard Clean Up
NR School Store open during NR Book Fair – Day NR Book Fair – day RH Book Fair BIS Burringo I 7pm & Car Wash 9am
Lunch Periods RH PTA Mtg. & Evening 6-7:30pm BIS Kick for a Cure 8am CMS Gr. 6 Fall Festival
NR PTA Mtg. 7pm BIS Kick for a Cure 8am RH Book Fair CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am 2:45-4:45pm
WP Picture Day CHS College Day 1 BIS Kick for a Cure 8am
BIS Book Fair 10/16-21 CHS Underclass Portraits MSIS Gr. 5 Sports Spectacular
CMS GO Card Sales 10/16-20 3:15-4:30pm
CHS Underclass Portraits
Newsday Marching Band Festival
@ Mitchell Field Athletic Complex
SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road 7pm

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RED RIBBON WEEK CMS NJHS Inductions 7pm RH PTA Pumpkin Picking Primary Spirit Day ACT @ CHS
WP PTA Mtg. 9:45am BIS Mini Marathon/Soctober CHS Halloween Happening
BIS Halloween Extravaganza
3:45-5:45pm
CMS Pumpkin Palooza 6pm

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Primary Halloween Parade
2:30pm

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Ups CHS Underclass Portraits/Make Registration Deadline CHS Drama 7pm
CHS Student Life Food Drive Ups for 12/9 ACT
Begins CHS Senior Citizen Matinee 1pm Registration Deadline
CHS Drivers’ Safety Mtg. 7pm for 12/2 SAT

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Set clock back 1 hour IH/NR/WP/RH/BIS/MSIS Food ELECTION DAY MSIS Gr. 4 Sports Spectacular Period VETERANS DAY
Drive 11/6-17 3:15-4:30pm IH PTA Mtg.
STAFF CONFERENCE DAY
CMS Early Winter Sports Begin
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NR PTA Mtg. 10am RH PTA Mtg. 7pm NRingo II @ NR 6:30-7:30pm BIS Picture Retake Day Primary Spirit Day CHS Princeton Review –
NR School Store open during BIS Career Day BIS Gr. 5 Sports Spectacular BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am RH RHingo Practice ACT/SAT
Lunch Periods MSIS Book Fair 11/14-16 3:15 – 4:45pm CMS Parent/Teacher BIS Burringo II
WP PTA Mtg. 7pm MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am CMS Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences MSIS Picture Retake Day
CMS Student Gov’t Food Drive CMS Picture Retake Dismissal 10:45am Dismissal 10:45am
11/13-20 CHS Financial Aid/ Conferences 11am – 2:45pm Conferences 11am – 2:45pm
CHS V/JV Winter Sports Begin Scholarship Night 7pm & 6:30-8:30pm By appt. only By appt. only
CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm PTA Council Blood Drive SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road CHS Varsity Awards 7pm
@ CHS Aux. Gym 12-6pm 9:30am
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Experiences Night 7pm MANAGEMENT DRILL THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING RECESS
Students Dismissed
15 Minutes Early

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BIS Holiday Boutique 11/27-29 RH Holiday Boutique Preview NR Picture Retake Day
MSIS Holiday Boutique 11/27-29 Evening RH Holiday Boutique HALF DAY K-5
PARENT/TEACHER
CMS Career Café CHS NCAA Night 7pm
CONFERENCES
Day and Evening

IH Picture Retake Day

CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am

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IH/NR/RH/WP/BIS/MSIS Toy RH Picture Retake Day IH Gr. 2 Cup Stacking Night
Drive 12/4-15 CMS Gr. 8 Winter Concert/ 6-7pm
IH Holiday Boutique 12/4-6 Art Display 7pm WP Holiday Boutique
RH/WP Gr. 2 Visit MSIS 10am CHS Internship Orientation CHS Grs. 11/12 Winter Concert/
BIS/MSIS Winter Concert I & Art Art Display 7pm
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BIS/MSIS Winter Concert II & Art CMS Gr. 7 Winter Concert/ CHS Scheduling Orientation CHS Curriculum Fair WP Picture Retake Day
Display 6:30pm Art Display 7pm Assemblies CHS Curriculum Fair
CHS Junior College Planning CHS Grs. 9/10 Winter Concert/ BOE Mtg. @ Hubbs 8pm
Night 6pm Art Display 7pm

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RH Winter Wonderland 12/18-22 CMS Gr. 6 Winter Concert/ SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road Primary Spirit Day
BIS/MSIS Snow Date Gr. 4 Art Display 7pm 7pm
Winter Concert
BIS/MSIS Snow Date Gr. 5
Winter Concert/Art Display
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PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs 7pm Incoming 9th Grade @ CHS
Continuing Education Winter Curriculum Night for
Classes Begin Incoming 9th Grade @ CHS

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NR PTA Mtg. 10am RH PTA Mtg. CMS Snow Date Gr. 8 Winter BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am
NR School Store open during BIS Gr. 4 Sports Spectacular Concert 7pm
Lunch Periods 3:15-4:45pm BOE Mtg. @ Hubbs 8pm
CMS Snow Date Gr. 6 Concert MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am
6pm CMS Gr. 8 Big Picture
CMS Snow Date Gr. 7 Concert CHS Snow Date Grs. 9&10
8pm Concert 6pm
CHS Junior Class Scheduling CHS Snow Date Grs. 11&12
Begins Concert 8pm

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SCHOOL CLOSED CMS Late Winter Sports Begin BIS/MSIS Gr. 5 to 6 Special CMS PTA Mtg 9:30am
Martin Luther King Day Education Transition Night CHS Mandatory Drivers’ Ed Mtg.
@ CMS 5pm CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm
BIS/MSIS Gr. 5 to 6 Parent
Transition Night @ CMS 6pm
CHS Mandatory Drivers’ Ed Mtg.
SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road
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WP PTA Mtg. 9:45am CHS Regents/Midterms RH Book Fair IH PTA Mtg. Grs. 6-12 End 2nd Marking
RH Literacy Night RH Book Fair Period
CHS Regents/Midterms CMS STEM Night 6pm Primary Spirit Day
CHS Regents/Midterms RH Book Fair
CHS Regents/Midterms

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CHS Flowergram Sales BIS Gr. 3 Sports Spectacular
1/29-2/13 3:15-4:45pm
CHS Sophomore Class
Scheduling Begins

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NR Family Fun Day IH Literacy Week 2/5-9 IH Book Fair WORLD READ ALOUD DAY IH Book Fair ELEMENTARY 100th DAY
IH Gently Used Book Drive 2/5-9 NR Gr. 2 After School Sports IH Book Fair IH 100th Day Museum Preview OF SCHOOL
CHS Freshmen Class 3:30-4:15pm IH Kindergarten Read-In 8:30am 3:45-8pm IH 100th Day Museum
Scheduling Begins BIS Gr. 5 Play 7pm NR Gr. 2 After School Sports WP Book Fair RH Sweetheart Dance
CHS Drivers’ Safety Mtg. 7pm MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am 3:30-4:15pm WP Literacy Night CMS Student Gov’t Carnival `
SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road 7pm CHS Drivers’ Safety Mtg. 7pm WP Book Fair BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am 7pm
BIS Gr. 5 Play 7pm

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NR PTA Mtg. 7pm RH PTA Mtg. CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30 am Primary Spirit Day SEPTA “Spread the Love” @
NR School Store open during CMS 1pm
Lunch Periods BOE Mtg. @ Hubbs 8pm
WP PTA Mtg. 7pm
BIS Pet Drive 2/12-16

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Registration Deadline
for 3/9 SAT

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NUTRITION WEEK
Primary School Spirit Week

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READ ACROSS AMERICA SCMEA All-County Division
Dr. Seuss Celebration 1,2,3 Festivals

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DISABILITY AWARENESS BIS Basketball Tournament 8am IH Wacky Wednesday RH Family Fitness Night Grs. K-5 End 2nd Marking SAT @ CHS
WEEK MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am BIS Basketball Tournament 8am BIS Basketball Tournament 8am Period SCMEA All-County Division
PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs 7pm CHS World Language Orals CHS World Language Orals CHS World Language Orals IH PTA Children’s Fashion and 1,2,3 Festivals
CHS Varsity Awards 7pm CHS Hallway Decorating Night CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm Talent Show @ BIS 6pm SCMEA All-County Division 3
CHS World Language Orals Concert 7:30pm
Registration Deadline for 4/13
ACT
SCMEA All-County Division 1,2,3
Festivals

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Daylight Savings Time Ends NR PTA Mtg. 10am NR Book Fair – Day NR Book Fair – Day NR Book Fair – Day CHS World Language Orals CMS Musical 7pm
Set Clocks Ahead 1 hour NR School Store open during IH/NR Gr. 2 Parent Orientation & Evening 6-7:30pm BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am NYSSMA Area 3 Piano Festival
SCMEA All-County Division 1 Lunch Periods @ BIS 7pm CHS World Language Orals BIS/MSIS Gr. 5 visits CMS 10am @ Hauppauge School District
Concert 1pm CMS Student Gov’t Spirit Week RH PTA Mtg. MSIS Gr. 3 Sports Spectacular
SCMEA All-County Division 2 3/11-15 CHS World Language Orals 3:15-4:30pm
Concert 5pm CHS World Language Orals CHS College Day 2 CHS World Language Orals
CHS V/JV Sports Begin
BOE Mtg. & Budget Workshop
#1 @ Hubbs 7pm

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CMS Musical 2pm WP PTA Mtg. 9:45am RH/WP Gr. 2 Visit MSIS 10am CHS College & Career Fair CHS Musical 7pm
BIS Book Fair 3/18-22 RH/WP Gr. 2 Parent Orientation SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road HALF DAY K-2 HALF DAY K-2 NYSSMA Jazz/Guitar/Drum
PARENT/TEACHER PARENT/TEACHER
Continuing Education Spring @ MSIS 7pm 9:30am Set Festival @ South
CONFERENCES CONFERENCES
Classes Begin BIS Evening Book Fair/Guest Huntington SD
Reader Event 6:00-8pm CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am Primary Spirit Day
CHS Senior Citizen Matinee 1pm CHS Musical 7pm
NYSSMA Jazz/Guitar/Drum Set
Festival @ South Huntington
SD

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CMS Spring Sports Begin IH/NR Gr. 2 Visit BIS 10am NR Gr. 2 Concert 10am SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED
Districtwide Night Mass Finale Districtwide String Night Concert
Dress Rehearsal for Strings at CMS 7pm
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7pm IH Gr. 1 Game Night 6-7pm Period
CHS Seal of Biliteracy CHS Seal of Biliteracy
CHS PTA Mtg. 7pm RH PTA Paint Night
CMS Gold & White Night 7-9pm
BOE Budget Workshop #2 CHS Seal of Biliteracy
@ Hubbs 7pm

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NYS ELA/MATH/SCIENCE MSIS PTA Mtg. 9:30am SCHOOL CLOSED BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45 am IH School Store ACT @ CHS
WINDOW CHS IB Visual Arts Assessments For Students CHS IB Visual Arts Assessments CHS IB Visual Arts Assessments
April 8 through May 8 CHS Gr. 10 Shadow Day
Districtwide Jazz Night Concert STAFF CONFERENCE DAY Informal Budget Hearing
WP Curriculum/Art Night 6:30pm @ CMS 7pm @ Hubbs 7pm
CHS IB Visual Arts Assessments
Districtwide Night Mass Finale
Dress Rehearsal for Jazz @
CMS 5:30-6:30pm

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Primary Log Off, Turn Off RH PTA Mtg. NR Fun Pack Picture Day CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am Primary Spirit Day
& Go Night BIS Fun Pack Picture Day RH Spring Showcases BIS Earth Day Celebration
NR PTA Mtg. 10am CHS Visual Arts Assessments Gr. K – 11:45am; BOE Mtg. & Budget Adoption 2:30pm
NR School Store open during CHS NHS Inductions 6 & 8pm Gr. 1-10:45am @ Hubbs 8pm CHS Registration Deadline for
Lunch Periods Districtwide Night Mass Finale Gr. 2-9:45am 5/04 SAT
WP PTA Mtg. 7pm Dress Vocal Rehearsal CHS IB Visual Arts Breakdown
CHS IB Visual Arts Exhibit & 5:30-6:30pm Districtwide Vocal Night Concert
NAHS Inductions SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road 7pm @ CMS 7pm

BOE Mtg. (BOCES VOTE) 5pm

@ Hubbs

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CHS AP/IB Testing CHS AP/IB Testing

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CHS AP/IB Testing IH Gr. 2 Showcase 10am
CHS AP/IB Testing

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CMS Science Dept. Awards CHS AP/IB Testing CHS AP/IB Testing SEPTA Resource Fair @ CMS
3:30pm PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs 7pm Registration Deadline for 6/8 ACT 11am
CHS AP/IB Testing
CHS Commitment Day Celebration
CHS Grs. 11-12 Spring Concert/
Art Display & Senior Music VOTER REGISTRATION
Awards 7pm @ CMS/CHS
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NR Kindergarten Screening CHS AP/IB Testing IH Gr. 1 Showcase 10am RH Plant Sale IH Plant Sale Multicultural Festival
CHS AP/IB Testing Districtwide Band Night Concert NR/WP Kindergarten Screening BIS/MSIS Gr. 5 Spring Concert/ NR Fun Fair 11am – 2pm @ CHS
Districtwide Night Mass Finale @ CMS 7pm CHS AP/IB Testing Art Display 6:30pm RH Plant Sale
Band Dress Rehearsal @ CMS CHS Transition to High School CHS AP/IB Testing MSIS Spring Festival
5:30-6:30pm Night for current 8th graders CHS AP/IB Testing
PTA Districtwide Budget Hearing VOTER REGISTRATION Districtwide Blood Drive BOE Mtg. & Budget Hearing
@ CHS 7pm followed by @ CMS and CHS @ CMS Aux. Gym 1pm – 7pm @ Hubbs 8pm
CHS PTA Mtg. 9am - 9pm

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NR PTA Mtg. 10am IH/NR Kindergarten Screening IH/RH Kindergarten Screening IH/NR Kindergarten Screening IH/NR Kindergarten Screening NYSSMA Area 3 Solo and
NR School Store open during PTA Districtwide Budget Hearing NR Gr. K Spring Concert 10am WP Family Fun Night 6:30pm WP Field Day Ensemble Festival
Lunch Periods @ MSIS 9:45am followed by BIS/MSIS Gr. 4 Spring Concert/ BIS PTA Mtg. 9:45am CHS AP/IB Testing
RH/WP Kindergarten Screening RH/WP/MSIS PTA Mtgs. Art Display 6:30pm CMS Social Studies Showcase & CHS Registration Deadline for
CHS AP/IB Testing CMS Gr. 8 Spring Concert/Art CMS English Afternoon of Dept. Awards 3:30pm 6/1 SAT
CHS Spring Concert/Art Display Display 7pm Champions 3:30pm CMS Gr. 7 Spring Concert/Art NYSSMA Area 3 Solo and
Grs. 9 & 10 7pm CHS AP/IB Testing CHS AP/IB Testing Display 7pm Ensemble Festival
PTA “Meet The Candidates” CHS College Essay Presentation CHS AP/IB Testing
Night 7pm

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WP Rain Date Field Day IH Gr. K Showcase 10am IH/NR/RH Kindergarten IH PTA Mtg. SCHOOL CLOSED
CMS PTA Mtg. 9:30am Screening RH Kindergarten Screening
CMS Gr. 6 Spring Concert/Art CHS Battle of the Classes
Display 7pm
BOE Budget Vote/Trustee CHS Military Recognition
Elections 6am - 9pm @ Breakfast
CHS/CMS SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road
& Art Walk 9:30am
Silver Anniversary 4pm

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SCHOOL CLOSED SCHOOL CLOSED CMS Math Dept. Awards 3:30pm IH/NR Field Day Primary Spirit Day
MEMORIAL DAY MSIS Curriculum Night IH End of Year PTA Evening
CMS Tri-M Music Honor Family Picnic
Society Induction 7pm MSIS Gr. 3 Field Day

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CHS Junior Banquet

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NR School Store Open during NR PTA Dinner WP Spring Concerts IH/NR Rain Date Field Day IH Rain Date End of Year PTA ACT @ CHS
Lunch Periods BIS Gr. 4 Field Day Gr. K – 10am; RH Field Day Evening Family Picnic
BIS Gr. 3 Field Day CHS Regents Gr. 1 – 12:15pm CMS Special Services Awards MSIS Gr. 4 Field Day
MSIS Rain Date Gr. 3 Field Day PTA Council Mtg. @ Hubbs 7pm Gr. 2 – 2:15pm 3:30pm CMS Gr. 8 Dance
CMS Select Performing Arts BIS Gr. 5 Field Day CHS Senior Transition to College CHS ITS Inductions & One Act
Concert 7pm CHS Top Cohort Recognition BOE Mtg. @ CHS 7:30pm Festival
CHS IB Graduation Evening
Districtwide Art Show 5:30-7pm CHS Senior Award/Scholarship
@ CMS Night
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BIS Rain Date Gr. 3 Field Day BIS Rain Date Gr. 4 Field Day BIS Rain Date Gr. 5 Field Day RH Rain Date Field Day NR Gr. 1 Flag Day Concert 10am
MSIS Rain Date Gr. 4 Field Day CHS Varsity Awards 7pm RH Staff Appreciation Luncheon
CMS Gr. 8 BBQ 2:45-4:45pm Educator of the Year @ CHS BIS Flag Day Celebration
Little Theater 4pm 2:15pm
MSIS Gr. 5 Field Day
CMS/CHS Finals/Regents

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MSIS Rain Date Gr. 5 Field Day CMS/CHS Finals/Regents SCHOOL CLOSED CMS/CHS Finals/Regents Grs. K-5 End 3rd Marking
CMS/CHS Finals/Regents CHS Senior Walk CHS Graduation Rehearsal Period
CHS Juniors Drivers’ Safety Mtg. CHS Juniors Drivers’ Safety Mtg. SEPTA Mtg. @ Cedar Road MSIS BBQ
CHS Senior Sunset BBQ 7pm CMS/CHS Finals/Regents

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HALF DAY OF SCHOOL HALF DAY OF SCHOOL Grs 6-12 End of 4th t Marking CHS Graduation CHS Rain Date Graduation
IH/NR Staff Appreciation IH/NR/RH/WP Gr. 2 Moving Up Period
Luncheon 10am HALF DAY OF SCHOOL
BIS Gr. 5 Moving Up BIS Staff Appreciation Luncheon LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Ceremonies CMS/CHS Finals/Regents Primary Spirit Day
9:30 & 10:45am CMS Moving Up Ceremony CMS/CHS Finals/Regents
30 MSIS Gr. 5 Moving Up
Ceremony 9:30am
6pm @CHS CMS Rain Date Moving Up
Ceremony 6pm
CMS/CHS Finals/Regents
CHS Senior Prom 6pm

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Cougar Camp Session I

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Cougar Camp Session II BOE Reorganization
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Cougar Camp Session III

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Transportation Tax Code Number - 125

In District - New York State Tax School District Code for the
Children within the District are transported between home and school in Commack School District is 125.
accordance with the following schedule:
Grades K-5: More than 1/4 mile It is important that you include this information on your State Tax Return.
Grades 6-8: More than 1/2 mile If your tax return lacks Commack School District's name and code, a large
Grades 9-12: More than 1 mile percentage of the income from the District would not be credited to us and
could result in less State Aid for the District.
Out of District -
The District transports pupils to private and parochial schools for a dis- If you need help, please call the District's Business Office at (631) 912-
tance not to exceed fifteen (15) miles. If a student's residence is more than 2005 or New York State Personal Tax Information at (518) 457-5181.
15 miles and the District transports other students to that school, transpor-
tation will be provided from a central pick-up point. Transportation to and
from a central pickup point, however, is the responsibility of the student. School Lunch Programs
Requests for out of district transportation must be made before April 1 for
the following school year. The application form and instructions can be Commack School District participates in the National School Lunch
found on the Commack Website or obtained at the Transportation Office. Program. The National School Lunch Program is a federally funded pro-
gram to assist schools financially in providing nutritionally balanced meals
Children riding buses are issued bus passes. Parents are urged to instruct to children each school day. Commack School District must follow the
their children in rules of proper behavior. The school district reserves the federal and state nutritional guidelines in order to qualify and receive fund-
right to suspend the privilege of bus transportation for students who ing to offset the cost of the meals and food items offered.
threaten the safety and well-being of themselves and/or of other children.
The Transportation Office telephone number is: (631) 912-2022. A full lunch for the 2023-2024 school year consists of a protein, grain,
vegetable, fruit, and milk choice. The cost is $2.95 for primary school stu-
dents, $2.95 for intermediate students, and $3.15 for middle and high
school students. Nutritional information, lunch and a la carte menus, and
prices are posted on the Commack Website at www.commackschools.org/
LunchMenu.aspx.

Breakfast is available at Commack High School from 7:15 a.m. until 7:30
a.m. each school day.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers,
employees, and applicants for employment. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
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Public Notification Inclement Weather

The Commack Union Free School District hereby advises students, par- A delayed school opening procedure on inclement weather days will be
ents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and used when it appears that schools can open safely at a later time. Opening
educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, will be delayed for one or two hours later than the usual schedule.
without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap. Schools shall adjust their school day accordingly so that dismissal is at
the usual time. Children will be transported back home on the usual
Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: transportation schedule.

1. Title IX Coordinator - Scott Oshrin School closings or delayed openings will be posted on the Commack
2. Section 504 Coordinator - Timothy Russo Website, www.commackschools.org. The District will place an automat-
Commack Union Free School District ed telephone call to each household with school-aged children. The
P.O. Box 150 District cannot guarantee that all households will be reached. If you have
Commack, N.Y. 11725 signed up for the Parent
Telephone: (631) 912-2000 Portal or Email AM FM
Notification, you will be WALK......................... 97.5
notified by email and text, WBAB......................... 102.3
Emergency Communications as well. WBLI........................... 106.1
MAX FM..................... 103.1
Parents are encouraged to WCBS...................... 880
tune to the stations listed WHLI........................... 1100
School Messenger calls, Download the
Commack UFSD App for closing and delayed WKJY........................... 98.3
emails & texts to Parents
& Staff or the
SchoolMessenger App opening information. In the
for Push Notifications absence of any announce- Commack Website
ment, call, email, text, or News 12 on Cablevision and Verizon
posting, it should be WNBC TV - WABC TV - Fox 5
assumed that schools are
www.commackschools.org open.

The District communicates about emergency situations in a

variety of ways, sent to parents/guardians and the community
using our email and text notification systems, robo-calls, website,
and local radio and TV stations. Residents who download the
Follow us on
Instagram Commack UFSD Mobile App from the app store can receive "on
@CommackSC @CommackSchools the go" push notifications.
Community Members: Please sign up for Community
News Alerts on the Commack Website.
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Reporting Absences Title IX

For the protection of their children, elementary grade parents are urged to The Commack School District, P.O. Box 150, Commack, New York,
call the school nurse if their child is absent from school. To accommodate 11725, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs
parents' early and late day schedules, calls to the nurse will be taken by or activities which it operates, and it is required by Title IX of the
an answering machine when school is not in session. The message will be Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner.
as follows: This policy on non-discrimination includes the following areas: recruit-
"Thank you for calling the__________ attendance reporting number: To ment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits;
report a student's absence, at the "beep," please give the following infor- counseling services for students; access by students to educational pro-
mation: grams; course offerings and student activities. The Commack School
1. The student's full name, date of absence, and reason for absence. District will comply with all regulations and requirements of Title IX.
2. The name of the student's teacher.
3. The students birth date by month, day, and year. High School College Admission Test
4. Your home telephone number.”
Calendar 2023-2024
If you have any other message, please call the main office while school is
in session. These details help the school staff know that the call is legiti- TESTS DATES TESTS DATES
SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 26, 2023 ACT . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .Feb 10, 2024
mate.
ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 9, 2023 SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar 9, 2024
SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 7, 2023 ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . April 13, 2024
The answering machines save the schools the task of having to call the ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 28, 2023 SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4, 2024
home of each absent student. The procedure of having parental contact SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .Nov 4, 2023 SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1, 2024
when a student is absent is a necessary safeguard to ensure the health and SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Dec 2, 2023 ACT . . . . . . . . . . . .June 8, 2024
safety of your children. ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 9, 2023

Calls made during school hours will be answered by the nurse or atten-
dance personnel.

Indian Hollow Primary School (631) 858-3595

North Ridge Primary School (631) 912-2196
Rolling Hills Primary School (631) 858-3573
Wood Park Primary School (631) 858-3687
Burr Intermediate School (631) 858-3621
Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School (631) 858-3660
Commack Middle School Attendance Office (631) 858-3556
Commack HS Attendance Office (631) 912-2112
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Working Papers 2023-2024 School Closing Dates

Working papers are required by New York State before any student under the age
of 18 is permitted to engage in part-time or summer employment. The law pre- September 2023
scribes limits on the number of hours and areas of employment. In addition, a 16, 17 ........Saturday, Sunday ... Rosh Hashanah
physical examination is required. Please contact the Counseling Center at
Commack High School. 25 ..............Monday .................. Yom Kippur
October 2023
Medical exams for students attending Commack Schools are conducted by the 9 ................ Monday ................. Columbus Day
school physician and are arranged through the school. Students attending non- November 2023
public schools must arrange for working paper exams and other health services
through the administration office of the school they attend. 7 ................Tuesday........ .......... Election Day/Staff Conf. Day
10 ..............Friday ..................... Veterans Day
Smoke-Free School Policy 22, 23, 24 ...Wed./Thurs./Fri. ..... Thanksgiving Recess
December 2023 - January 2024
The following actions are prohibited on school grounds and at school functions December 25 - January 1 .......... Winter Recess
(including those taking place off school grounds): Smoking; vaping; using
January 2024
tobacco products; and/or using or ingesting any form of cannabis. Smoking and
vaping are prohibited within 100 feet of the entrances, exits, or outdoor 15 ...............Monday .................. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
areas of any of the District's schools. February 2024
19 - 23 ....................................... Mid-Winter Recess
Notice of Non-Discrimination March 2024 - April 2024
28 - April 1 ............................... Spring Recess 1
The Commack Union Free School District does not discriminate on the basis of April 22-26................................ Spring Recess 2
an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, na- May 2024
tional origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability,
predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military 24, 27, 28 ...Fri./Mon./Tues. ...... Memorial Day Observance
status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and June 2024
additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gen-
der identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohib- 19 ..............Wednesday ............. Juneteenth
ited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment
or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community
Dr. Michael Inforna Timothy Russo
and youth organizations.
Civil Rights Compliance Officer Civil Rights Compliance Officer
480 Clay Pitts Road 480 Clay Pitts Road
Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed
East Northport, NY 11725 East Northport, NY 11725
to:
(631) 912-2000 (631) 912-2000
or email: complianceofficer@
commack.k12.ny.us
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Telephone Directory
THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICES ARE LOCATED DISTRICT OFFICIALS
IN THE HUBBS ADMINISTRATION CENTER Board of Education/District Clerk - Debbie Virga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2055
480 CLAY PITTS ROAD, EAST NORTHPORT, NY 11731 District Treasurer - Matthew Neuschwender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2050
School District Attorneys - Lamb & Barnosky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 694-2300
Parents, students, and all concerned Commack residents are urged to be alert to any School Personnel Officer - J. Joseph Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2090
suspicious activity around District facilities.
TRANSPORTATION - Amanda Klvana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2020
IF YOU SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS, CALL SECURITY . . . . (631) 858-3611
or the POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 ATTENDANCE AND CHILD ACCOUNTING
SWITCHBOARD AND GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . (631) 912-2000 Commack High School Attendance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2112
Commack Middle School Attendance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3555
ADMINISTRATION Burr Intermediate School Attendance Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3621
Superintendent of Schools - Dr. Jordan F. Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2010 Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate School Attendance Office . . (631) 858-3661
Associate Superintendent for Business & Operations
- Laura A. Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2005 PARENTALLY PLACED DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment & COMMACK SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAM
- Timothy Russo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2009 at Cedar Road School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2293
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
- Scott Oshrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2090 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN - Dr. Eugene Gerardi . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2077
DIRECTORS
Art, Music and Family Consumer Science - Mark Stuckey . . . (631) 912-2070
SCHOOL NURSES
Counseling - Nicole Kregler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2121
Indian Hollow Primary - Teresa Gembs, R.N. . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3595
Facilities - Stephanie Popky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3600
North Ridge Primary School - Maison Russell, R.N. . . . . . . (631) 912-2196
Health, Physical Education & Recreation - Patrick Friel . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2080
Rolling Hills Primary School - Marilyn Albert, R.N. . . . . . . (631) 858-3573
Humanities - Jeffery Sautner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3645
Wood Park Primary School - Kevin Rupnick, R.N. . . . . . . . (631) 858-3687
Mathematics K-12 - Joanne Fennessy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858 -3646
Burr Intermediate School - Karen Britt, R.N. & Sandi Bonett, R.N. . (631) 858-3621
Public Relations - Brenda Lentsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2165
Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate School - Catherine Schuman, R.N.,
Science - Laura Snell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2171
Dawn Abi-Zeid, R.N. . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3660
Special Education - Savrena Riddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2033
Commack Middle School - Christie Caligiuri, R.N., Debbie Bradley, R.N.,
Student Affairs, Business & Community Partnerships - Toby Elmore . (631) 912-2257
and Kim Morello, R.N. . . (631) 858-3510/11
World Language & ENL - Barbara Olivares-Lazcano . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2263
Commack High School - Linda Dalton, R.N., Susannah Gulino, R.N.,
Asst. Director of Special Education - Dr. Justine Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2023
Christine Wright, R.N. . . . . . . (631) 912-2110/11
Executive Director of Instructional Technology - Alise Pulliam . . . . . (631) 912-2030
GUIDANCE OFFICES
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES Commack Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . (631) 858-3500
For Elementary Education - Lisa DeReienzo. . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2027 Commack High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2121
For Secondary Education - Dr. Jennifer Santorello. . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2027
For Administration - Dr. Michael Inforna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2027
Email addresses for District personnel are posted on the Commack Website.
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Telephone Directory (continued)

PRINCIPALS
Indian Hollow Primary - Brian Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3590
North Ridge Primary School - Katherine Rihm. . . . . . . . . . (631) 912-2190
Rolling Hills Primary School - Jessica Santarpia. . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3570
Wood Park Primary School - Michelle Collison. . . . . . . . . . .(631) 858-3680
Burr Intermediate School - Daniel Ciccone . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3636
Mandracchia/Sawmill Inter. School - Michelle Tancredi-Zott . . (631) 858-3650
Commack Middle School - Dr. Michael Larson . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 858-3500
Commack High School - Carrie Lipenholtz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 912-2100

PTA COUNCIL
President - Heather Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (516) 708-3828
First Vice President - Jennifer Fein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 418-7864
Second Vice President - Toni Newman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 664-2820
Corresponding Secretary - Nicole Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . (862) 452-4640
Recording Secretary - Jennifer Mansi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 672-4569
Treasurer - Lisa Streim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (516) 375-0474

PTA PRESIDENTS & CO-PRESIDENTS

Indian Hollow Primary - Jodie Mahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 897-4877
North Ridge Primary School - Natalia Metzger . . . . . . . . . . . (516) 286-2718
Rolling Hills Primary School - Cara Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . (516) 987-0699
Wood Park Primary School - Jeanene Miller . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 314-2333
Vanessa Nerone . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 365-5382
Burr Intermediate School - Linda DeAngelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . (516)322-0014
Mandracchia/Sawmill Intermediate School - KristiLee Hender . (706) 936-5215
Alyssa Papesca. . . . (631) 258-5283
Commack Middle School - Marta Sliwska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (631) 897-9661
Commack High School - Nicole Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (862) 452-4640
Special Education PTA (SEPTA) - Denise Shani. . . . . . . . . . .(917) 977-1090

Email addresses for District Personnel are listed on the Commack Website.
 Commack Public Schools
P.O. Box 150
Commack, NY 11725
www.commackschools.org

Art Courtesy of Commack Students

BOARD OF EDUCATION: Justin Varughese, President

Steven Hartman, Vice President
Trustees: William Hender, Susan Hermer,
Gus Hueber
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: Dr. Jordan F. Cox