The Huntington school district presented its Seal of Biliteracy program to the Board of Education on Sept. 30, including student video excerpts and a description of how the district prepares candidates.

"The seal is to promote language within the high school students, to promote cultural diversity, to recognize the value of diversity within our district," said Miss Moroff, who presented the district’s biliteracy work. The district described a process in which students accumulate points (three in English and three in a world language, the district said), compile a digital portfolio, and defend a presentation in their target language.

Students recorded short videos describing their portfolios. In one clip, a student said they had "been taking French since seventh grade" and described a junior‑year dissertation project on cloning of endangered species. Another student, Maria Jose, said she planned to seek seals in English, Spanish and Italian and explained, "Learning a language is important to me because I can learn from other cultures and get to know more people."

Administrators said the district offers dedicated advisory time during fourth period for students pursuing the seal, identified advisers and uses guidance counselors to support the application process. Officials said students who are still completing requirements at the time they apply to college may have a transcript notation reading "candidate for seal upon graduation." The program began as a state pilot in 2016 and the district has maintained an advisory structure with teacher advisers and guidance coordination.

Board members asked how students are recruited and supported; administrators said language teachers, advisers and guidance counselors promote the program, and that the district is expanding outreach so more students begin portfolios earlier in middle school and complete defense by junior or senior year.