News and Announcements Longwood High School

Congratulations to the 162 graduating seniors who earned a record-breaking 172 New York State Seals of Biliteracy—our highest total to date! This milestone year includes 10 students who earned the Seal in two languages, making it our most impressive achievement yet.

Board President Victoria Molloy was elected to a three-year term on the N-SSBA Executive Committee—the first in district history. She and Vice President Daniel Tomaszewski received Outstanding School Board Service Awards, with Longwood as the only district to earn two. Three additional members earned NYSSBA honors, reflecting the Board’s strong leadership and commitment to growth.

Congratulations to High School Social Studies Department Chair Daniel Tapia, who was recently honored with the Harry C. Charles Outstanding Social Studies Chairperson Award by the Long Island Council for Social Studies (LICSS). This distinguished award recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing social studies education across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Fourteen Longwood High School students were honored recently for completing the first-ever Drone and CAD pilot program—an innovative 20-week initiative designed to prepare students for high-demand energy, technology, and infrastructure careers.

District leaders recognized the students’ hard work, professionalism, and commitment to mastering emerging technologies at a special graduation ceremony.

Fifteen senior student leaders were recently honored at a Student Achievement Ceremony at the high school for successfully completing the rigorous Early College High School (ECHS) program.

Longwood High School Athletic Department recently hosted a signing day ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities.

"Congratulations to our dedicated athletes," said Robert Neugebauer, Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics. "You have made us incredibly proud, and we look forward to hearing about the remarkable achievements you will accomplish throughout your college career." 

We are proud to announce that Longwood Central School District has been honored, for the 17th consecutive year, as one of the nation’s best communities for music education by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for our outstanding commitment to music education.

Our Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Lohman, Central Administration, and the leadership team of our My Brother’s Keeper program recently traveled to Albany to celebrate a proud moment for our Longwood community—the induction of two remarkable students, Jeremyh Jean Baptiste and Demetrius Flores, as New York State My Brother’s Keeper Fellows.
 

Congratulations to Longwood High School French teacher Maria Portal for being selected as a recipient of the prestigious “Above and BEEyond Teacher” award, sponsored by Applebee’s. Madam Portal is one of only two outstanding educators in Suffolk County to be honored with this recognition, including a classroom sponsorship and a celebratory end-of-year party.

In observance of May's Mental Health Awareness Month,  we’re engaging activities and a special Spirit Week from Monday, April 28, through Friday, May 2—promoting awareness, connection, and well-being throughout our school community.

Students from Coram teamed up with our varsity football players for this special week, where they engaged in lively question-and-answer sessions over Google Meet with our high school athletes. To cap off the week, the players made classroom visits, where they read stories, played games, and shared quality time with the students.

Close to 1,000 community members attended our exciting Districtwide Technology Showcase, where K-12 students and teachers demonstrated a wide range of interactive instructional technologies in action!

The Longwood Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Lohman, and Cabinet proudly recognized three outstanding members of our school community at the SCOPE 24th Annual “Shining Above the Rest” Awards Dinner. These individuals were honored for their outstanding contributions to education and the Longwood Central School District community. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients, Victoria Molloy, Noel Calise, and John Ryan!

Congratulations to the Longwood RoboLions Team 564 and coaches John Hirdt and Jennifer Stehle for an outstanding performance at the FIRST Long Island Regional competition at Hofstra University, winning the Regional Championship. 

The RoboLions also earned the prestigious Impact Award, the highest honor of the event, securing their spot at the World Championships in Houston, Texas. 

At this year's graduation, the Longwood High School Class of 2025 will be led by two outstanding valedictorians and a distinguished salutatorian. Emma Boles and Jared Cox have earned the title of co-valedictorian, while Joseph Caliendo has been recognized as salutatorian.

Students across the district honored Black History Month through a variety of engaging activities, including learning about influential figures, exploring the civil rights movement, creating meaningful artwork, and participating in discussions that celebrated Black history and culture.

We are proud to share that Taylor Hailstalk, a junior at Longwood High School, has been selected as one of only 20 students nationwide for the highly esteemed 2025 Student Fellowship with the Bill of Rights Institute. This remarkable achievement reflects her commitment to civic engagement, leadership, and good citizenship.

The Longwood Central School District recently hosted a Town Hall meeting at Longwood Library, formally reaffirming its commitment to the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Community Challenge, an initiative launched by the New York State Education Department to address opportunity gaps and improve life outcomes for boys and young men of color.

The Longwood Central School District was proud to welcome close to 400 public education leaders, representing three-quarters of the school districts from Suffolk County, to advocate for our students, schools, and communities at the Longwood Legislative Breakfast, co-sponsored by ESBOCES and Suffolk Region PTA. Now in its 21st year, the event continues to address the ongoing challenges facing public education and the potential impact on students.

Close to 320 Longwood High School students recently participated in the Annual Hack-a-Thon, an innovative computer science programming event designed to spark students’ interest in coding and computer programming.

The Athletic Department recently hosted a signing day ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities.

The Longwood Central School District recently celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art fitness center at Longwood High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which officially marked this new milestone for student health, wellness, and athletic excellence.  

Longwood High School junior Casey Muchiranhondo has earned distinguished academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program, including the AP Scholar Award and the National African American Recognition Program Award, in recognition of her exceptional academic achievements.

Before the start of the November 7 meeting, the Board of Education and Central Administration recognized and celebrated 19 newly-tenured administrators and teachers. 

We are pleased to share that four of our outstanding high school students—Marc Ake, Joseph Caliendo, Jared Cox, and Austin McEvoy—have earned the prestigious honor of being named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program!

Congratulations to the girls’ varsity soccer team and coaches Stark and Huey on capturing the Section XI League 1 Championship on Saturday, October 19—their first league title since 1995!

Congratulations to our junior and senior student musicians who have been selected to perform at All-State and All-County music festivals! Students were chosen based on their exceptional musical talents as well as their scores from last year's New York State School Music Association festival.

Students from the Longwood Career Center have completed an inspiring project that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and compassion: constructing “Buddy Benches,” now proudly placed at Longwood High School.

The Longwood Central School District is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott Reese as the new Director of Curriculum for Math and Science. Mr. Reese brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to education, having served as Assistant Principal of Longwood High School since 2004.

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) mandate from the New York School Education Department, important information is available regarding school safety.

On Thursday, August 22, Longwood High School celebrated 21 students who completed the requirements to earn their high school diplomas, joining their classmates from the Class of 2024 as the newest Longwood alumni.

The Longwood Board of Education is seeking members of the community to participate on school board and district committees for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Longwood School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Neugebauer as the new Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics.

Through her dedication to our high school outdoor education classes, Class of 2024 alumna Samantha Quinn secured a donation from National Grid to support our students' field trips, enabling unforgettable experiences like kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and mountain biking!

We're pleased to share that the 2024-2025 Longwood Central School District Calendar and Parent Guide is now available online, with printed copies arriving in mailboxes the week of Monday, August 19, 2024.

As per Commissioner Regulation Part 155.17, school districts are required to develop districtwide school safety plans in alignment with building-level emergency response plans.  A Districtwide School Safety Team has been appointed and charged with plan development.

The Longwood Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting, where trustees, and the slate of officers and administrators were administered the Oath of Office.  

During a ceremony on Monday, June 3, 26 seniors were honored for earning the Seal of Civic Readiness from New York State. To achieve this prestigious honor, students engaged in various civic activities, such as organizing a voter registration drive for their peers, lobbying in Albany on educational issues, participating in the Ambassador Program at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, studying the Executive Office and presidential power at Long Island University’s Roosevelt House, and supporting local civic associations with community projects.

Longwood High School senior Ray McLean won the "Most Popular Presentation" award in the online International Polygence Rising Scholars Symposium for the topic, "What are the causes and physiological implications of childhood trauma, and how does it directly manifest symptoms of stress and psychiatric disorders?" 

For over five months, Ray utilized numerous websites to read more than 90 research papers to synthesize a peer review on how childhood trauma affects different brain structures. 

In recognition of their extensive time and effort in continuing to expand their knowledge and skills for better board governance, three of our dedicated Board members were honored at the May 9 meeting for earning achievement awards from the New York State School Board Association!

On Tuesday, May 21, our school community will be asked to vote on our annual school budget that will ensure that our students continue to receive a well-rounded education and an engaging learning environment, the election of three board members, and a bond proposal designed to maintain and upgrade our school district’s facilities, while we continue to expand upon opportunities and experiences for every student to reach their true potential.

Longwood School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel and Community Services, Dr. Vaughn Denton, was recently honored as a special guest of Legislator Caracappa at the April 9 General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature for being designated the Fourth Legislative District’s “Champion of Diversity” for his continuous work in recognizing and celebrating our school community’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

On Tuesday, March 26, close to 500 community members attended an exciting and interactive Districtwide Technology Showcase.

Our K-12 students and teachers demonstrated more than 100 applications of interactive instructional technologies, including BeeBots coding, i-Ready, FIRST LEGO initiatives, Esports, Book Creator, college and career-based technology pathways in networking, automotive mechanics, drones, competition-level high school robotics, and more!

On the afternoon of April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout New York State. Although Nassau and Suffolk County are not in the path of totality, residents will be able to see just under 90% coverage between approximately 2:00 and 4:30 pm, with peak coverage occurring at approximately 3:26 pm. 

In preparation for the Solar Eclipse, we have arranged to have eclipse-viewing glasses available for all of our students and staff so that they may witness this natural phenomenon safely. 

As part of Longwood’s long-standing commitment to advocacy for public education, a team of 28 members from our Legislative Committee, including Board President Mrs. Victoria Molloy, Superintendent Dr. Lohman, administrators, students, and community members, traveled to the New York State Capitol to meet directly with representatives from the Senate and Assembly to advocate for critical issues impacting public education.

Three members of our Longwood School community were selected as "Shining Stars" at the 23rd Annual SCOPE Education Services School District Awards dinner held on March 18, which honors distinguished individuals for their exemplary service to public education. 

• School Board Service Award - Penelope J. Blizzard-McGrath, Esq., Board of Education Member
• Teacher Service Award - Brian Leyhane, High School Math Teacher
• Support Staff Award - Tom Murphy, School Lunch Manager 

Congratulations to our SCOPE Award recipients, and thank you for your service to the Longwood Central School District! 

Longwood High School senior Gregory Cohen has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program for his exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. He is among the top high school students nationwide to continue competing for scholarships offered in the spring.

High School Technology Education teacher Ryan Garofalo has been selected as the Regional Teacher of the Year by the prestigious Long Island Technology and Engineering Educators Association.

The 2024-25 single-page calendar is now available!

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!   

Longwood High School junior Beberly Monzon Noj has been selected as a delegate representing Long Island at the statewide Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Assembly. 

The Longwood Central School District, through participation in the New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Grant, is providing a ten-month, five days per week, 5.5 hours per day (full-day) pre-school in September 2023. The program will follow the Longwood Central School District calendar.

Recently, our Instructional Coaches for Technology - Ms. Brandi, Ms. Walczyk, Mr. Falk, and Ms. Rollins - took center stage at two prestigious educational conferences: the National Future of Education Technology and the Texas Computer Education Association.

Starting Friday, March 1, community residents are welcome to pick up candidate packets for the Longwood Board of Education at the Office of the District Clerk, Central Office Administration Building, between 8:45 am - 2:30 pm.

Congratulations to our student musicians from Longwood High School, Junior High School, and Middle School who have been selected to perform in the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) All-County Festival held on March 9 and 10 at Southampton High School! These talented musicians, in grades five through 10, have demonstrated excellence with both their voices and instruments! 

Longwood High School's Business class, Virtual Enterprise (VE), under the guidance of teacher Mrs. Commander, earned top honors at this year's VE Long Island Regional Business Plan Competition and Trade Show hosted at LIU Post.

Longwood High School senior Eva Zheberlyaeva has been accepted into the prestigious University of Pennsylvania's Huntsman Program.

Among thousands of applicants, Eva is among only 50 students accepted nationwide each year into the highly competitive International Business & Studies program based on her academic commitment, care for others, and dedication to the community.

More than 200 Longwood High School students recently participated in the Third Annual Hack-a-Thon, an innovative computer science programming event designed to spark students’ interest in computer programming.

At the December 8 meeting, Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Risco Mention-Lewis presented the Longwood Central School District Board of Education with a proclamation for excellence in school safety and student support initiatives, including extending resources for our community and serving as a role model for schools across the county, state, and nation.

Congratulations to the fivestudent-athletes who recently signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is administering a digital equity survey that will provide information on student access to devices and the internet in their places of residence.

Before the start of the November 9 meeting, the Board of Education and Central Administration recognized and celebrated 30 newly-tenured administrators and teachers. 

Congratulations to senior Eva Zheberlyaeva for being selected as a Semifinalist in the 2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Congratulations to seniors Bergre Escorbores and Mya Faraone for being named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Once again, the Late Afternoon Program (LAP) at the high school hosted Safe Halloween, transforming hallways into a fun, interactive Halloween adventure for children in our community.

Longwood High School is pleased to share that senior Gregory Cohen has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship program.

As part of the Longwood High School Seal of Civic Readiness Program and College and Career Pathways, local representatives from civics and all levels of government visited with students to share the importance of community engagement as well as provide valuable information on future career opportunities.

The Longwood Central School District is pleased to announce two administrative appointments, Katherine Saint Louis, Assistant Principal at Longwood High School, and Shemaiah Villani-Lowe, Coordinator of Special Education for Pre K-6.

Longwood High School is pleased to share that senior Gregory Cohen earned a perfect score on a college-level Advanced Placement® (AP) Computer Science Principles Exam from May 2023.

Twenty-four Longwood High School students have been selected College Board National Recognition Program awardees. College Board is a nonprofit organization that expands access to higher education by connecting students to college readiness programs.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Longwood Athletics Hall of Fame inductees! On Saturday, September 23, we were proud to honor these individuals who have significantly contributed to Longwood's athletic history.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lohman recently spoke at a press conference as part of a school bus safety initiative, reminding motorists to take extra precautions as they begin sharing the roads with school buses. 

On Friday, September 1, the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lohman, central office, administrators, faculty, and staff gathered for Superintendent's Conference Day to celebrate the start of an exciting school year, recognize milestones, and learn about the goals and vision for the year ahead. 

The Longwood High School Class of 2023 was conferred as the 60th graduating class on Friday, June 23, in an outdoor evening ceremony, with 700 graduates receiving their diplomas and celebrating their milestones and achievements with family and friends.

Congratulations to our senior athlete graduates that have committed to continue their athletic careers at their respective colleges and universities.  

Earlier this spring, the athletic department hosted a spring signing day ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes!

While every student's graduation is unique, Longwood High School senior Bryan Diaz now holds the notable designation as the first student in Longwood history and one of the select few of the State University of New York (SUNY) system to earn his associate degree before graduating high school! 

Longwood "Shining Stars" Honored by SCOPE Education Services!  Congratulations to Deborah Lang, Longwood Junior High School Technology Teacher and Elrich Bowlay-Williams for being honored for outstanding service to education and the school district community!

Longwood Central School District proudly announces this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian for the Longwood High School Class of 2023, Ryan Styron and Michael Ho.

Stony Brook Medicine is now accepting applications for the Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Twelve Longwood High School students recently attended a Manufacturing Day career exploration event to learn about manufacturing, chemistry, and microbiology opportunities. 

Students K-12 and teachers presented and demonstrated more than 80 interactive instructional technologies, including coding, FIRST LEGO initiatives focused on alternative energy, Esports, Book Creator, the new STEAM lab, college and career-based technology pathways in networking, automotive mechanics, drones, competition-level high school robotics, and more!

After more than a decade of advocating for equitable funding, we are pleased that New York State is fulfilling the promise to fully fund the Foundation Aid formula enabling the District to offer the second-lowest levy increase to our community in more than a decade, less than one percent.
 

Congratulations to the Longwood High School FBLA Chapter for another outstanding competition at the New York State Leadership Conference and Competition in Rochester, NY.

Longwood High School senior Grace Sutherland was recently honored by Suffolk County Police Department Commissioner Rodney Harrison.

Join us for an evening of technology on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Longwood Middle School, where our students and teachers will highlight the new and exciting instructional technologies being implemented throughout the District.

We are excited to announce that starting today, parents and guardians can utilize the new WheresTheBus application to securely track the arrival of their child's bus. This new app provides an enhanced and convenient school bus experience that delivers real-time tracking of bus locations via email and push notification alerts to assist our families in best managing their daily school bus experience.

Three Longwood High School teachers, Ms. Guisti, Mr. Tapia, and Mr. Ross (not in photo), have been recognized by the Harvard Club of Long Island for their contributions to our students, schools, and community.

Close to 200 Longwood High School students recently participated in the Second Annual Hack-a-Thon!

Congratulations to the varsity girls and boys' bowling teams for sweeping the Section XI County Championships recently, marking back-to-back County Championships for the girls' bowling program since winning their first county title in 1989.

This past Saturday, we were proud to welcome close to 400 public education leaders, representing almost three-quarters of the school districts from Suffolk County, to advocate for our students, schools, and communities at the Longwood Legislative Breakfast.

Senior Wallace Wilson was named the winner of the New York State High School Football Coaches Association (NYSHSFCA) 12th Man Award!

In honor and observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the District's Community Connections Committee hosted a Unity Walk on Saturday, January 14, focusing on service learning, civil rights, and solidarity!

The Longwood High School varsity football team was honored at the Section XI Football Awards dinner and numerous players earned top Suffolk County awards!