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Richard Cleveland, a senior at Freeport high School, looks at the eclipse through the now notorious eclipse glasses.

Freeport H.S. students study eclipse in real time

Freeport High students conduct innovative eclipse weather experiment, shedding light on atmospheric changes more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/12/24

Freeport High School’s librarian Paula Ennis, center, with daughter and Irish dancer, Caitlin Ennis, second from left, with fellow Irish dancers from the Kender Academy of Irish Dance.

Freeport celebrates Irish Heritage Month

In honor of Irish Heritage Month, Freeport High School recently hosted a mesmerizing Irish Dance assembly at the Performing Arts Center in collaboration with the renowned Kender Academy of Irish … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/12/24

Freeport High School varsity football head coach Jimmy Jones was appointed to the position by the Board of Education on March 6.

Freeport names new varsity football coach

Freeport School District names Jimmy Jones as new head coach for Freeport High School varsity football, bringing experience and hometown passion to lead the team. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/4/24

Jeremy Dominguez, Freeport High School’s 2024 valedictorian, has an interest in physics and a plan to study mechanical engineering in college, while Etienne Sasenarine, the salutatorian, is interested in computer science or cybersecurity.

Meet the Class of 2024’s valedictorian and salutatorian

The grade point averages have been tabulated, and Freeport High School has a new valedictorian and salutatorian for 2024. They are Jeremy Dominguez and Etienne Sasenarine, respectively, who spoke … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor from France and a longtime resident of Freeport, spoke at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick last week, detailing how her family fled to the United States. She also described the experience of her late husband, who lived in parts of occupied and free France during World War II.

Learning about escaping the Holocaust from a survivor

Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor and a Freeport resident since 1968, and Bernie Furshpan, a second-generation survivor, gave a presentation to students at Merrick’s Sanford H. Calhoun High … more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/8/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

Freshmen Kassandra Marroquin and Daniela Lopez working closely together throughout the course of the science research class taught by Brian Snyder.

Freeport H.S. science teacher wins equipment grant

Brian Snyder, the science research teacher at Freeport High School, has been awarded a grant from the Society of Science, which is devoted to the promotion of science and the vital role that science … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 2/29/24

Freeport High School track and field star Jordan Quinn was recognized by the USA Track and Field as Long Island’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.

February triumphs for Freeport athletes

February proved to be a month of triumph and success for Freeport High School varsity athletes and their dedicated coaches. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham commended the athletes for … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 2/29/24

Freeport High School seniors wanted to get in on the fun, and so they also dressed up as 100-year-olds in celebration of the 100th day of school.

Freeport kids celebrate 100th school day

Freeport Public Schools’ students and staff celebrated being 100 days smarter on Feb. 9 as they marked the 100th day of the 2023-2024 school year. Throughout the district’s elementary … more

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