In celebration of Black History Month, The Long Island Advance decided to interview our local youth. After soliciting the very best students from local schools including Patchogue-Medford, South …
Thirteen-year-old Javien Coleman, a former student of South Country School District’s Frank P. Long Intermediate School, died last year of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Earlier this month, his …
William Floyd High School senior Sia Minhas has been selected to participate in the prestigious YMCA Youth Advocate Program, a four-month experience for students interested in government and …
The William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department, led by chairperson Theresa Bianco, recently presented at the 74th annual New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Conference in …
In a tournament featuring some of the top teams across Long Island, held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the William Floyd High School varsity wrestling team emerged victorious in the …
The William Floyd High School girls basketball program has dedicated time off the court to help in the fight against cancer. Student-athletes from both the varsity and junior varsity teams recently …
At William Floyd High School, John Ryan is an 11th and 12th-grade English teacher with 31 years of experience. However, some know him as Coach Ryan of the Colonials varsity girls cross country and …
Sometimes, the best mentors are those who have overcome their own struggles and are now equipped to guide the next generation in avoiding some of the same pitfalls that they themselves narrowly …
Lighthouse Missionadopts the South Country School District Every year, Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free …
It was another historic year for the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team who finished their regular season in dominating fashion with a 42-6 victory over Commack to cap off an 8-0 season, …
Twenty-one students from Moriches, Tangier Smith and William Floyd elementary schools recently participated in the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK (Parents, Educators and …
The New York SAFE Act prevents criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from buying guns, cracks down on illegal guns and bans only the most dangerous assault weapons. The legislation includes …
William Floyd Middle School eighth grader and trumpet player Jack Meyer recently received a $500 Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) scholarship to go toward summer study. This …
William Floyd High School Illustration art students in Erin Almeida’s class recently had a unique opportunity to work with local children’s author, Edith Sanchez, on developing the …
According to the William Floyd School District, thanks to the state fully funding foundation aid, the district will be adding programs and reducing taxes by -4.86 percent, which represents a …
The William Floyd Youth & Government program continued its tradition of success and excellence at the 86th annual New York State YMCA Youth & Government conference held last month in Albany. …
OCEAN Arts is proud to present their 11th spring musical at William Floyd High School, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, on Friday and Saturday, March 25-26. This wild and wacky …
William Floyd High School senior Kellie Tang, one of eight student-musicians selected as New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State for this school year, recently had the opportunity …
A Although she didn’t graduate from William Floyd, Alicia Arendt spent the first 10 years of her schooling here and still holds her childhood community close to her heart. She has had the …
William Floyd High School junior and talented student-artist Hailey Green has been selected to have her artwork grace the cover of this year’s William Floyd High School yearbook, a rare feat …