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South Huntington board highlights Recognition Night, scholarships and Hispanic Heritage celebration
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Board of Education President Nicholas Ciappetta said the Oct. 22 meeting featured a Board of Education Recognition Night with student performances, scholarships and proclamations, remarks from PTA and booster-club representatives, and a thank-you from the Hispanic Advisory Task Force of Huntington. He also announced a Hall of Fame celebration at a
Board of Education President Nicholas Ciappetta said the South Huntington Union Free School District’s Oct. 22 meeting opened with a Board of Education Recognition Night led by Steven Toto, principal of the Silaswood Sixth Grade Center and president of the Southampton Administrators Association. The evening included student performances, scholarships and proclamations from the district’s seven school buildings.
“We are so honored to offer our unwavering support for our district's teachers and students,” Board of Education President Nicholas Ciappetta said, thanking students, administrators and community groups for their participation and the tokens of appreciation presented to the board.
Representatives also spoke on behalf of local parent and booster groups. Jessica Massif spoke on behalf of the Chairperson's Association, and Dana Cioffi spoke on behalf of the South Huntington Council of PTAs and the Wildcat Booster Club; Ciappetta thanked the groups “for all of the work that you do for our South Huntington family.”
Ciappetta read a communication from the Hispanic Advisory Task Force of Huntington expressing thanks to the district for hosting this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Walt Whitman High School. He summarized the evening as including live music, student performances and the presentation of scholarships and proclamations recognizing outstanding students.
Ciappetta closed the meeting wrap-up by announcing the district’s Hall of Fame celebration, scheduled for the homecoming game at Walt Whitman High School at 6 p.m. on Saturday. He ended his remarks with well wishes and the district rallying call: “Until then, be well and go Wildcats.”
The meeting summary focused on recognition and community partnership; no motions, votes or policy decisions were reported in the remarks Ciappetta delivered.
