A centennial is a significant milestone - one that our district is proudly commemorating this school year. The South Huntington School District officially turns 100 years old on December 10th and we’ve planned a special Board of Education meeting to celebrate. All of our district families are invited to attend.

The evening will highlight moments in the district’s 100 year history and acknowledge the generations of students, teachers, administrators, board members, and families who have helped shape South Huntington into the top-rated school community that it is today. 

The South Huntington Union Free School District was created on December 10, 1924 after a vote by 140 taxpayers to merge South Huntington Common District #12 and West Hills Common District #13 with the goal of building a new, large school to accommodate the community’s rapidly-growing population.

The evening begins at 6:30pm at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Walt Whitman High School with a History and Art Gallery Walk. A “Then and Now” display in the PAC lobby will highlight how the people and places in our district have changed over the last 100 years. The Walt Whitman Art Gallery will feature a collection of district artifacts including photos, artwork, and school memorabilia. Guests will be able to view the displays while the Walt Whitman High School Chamber Orchestra performs. 

The school board meeting begins at 7:30pm in the PAC auditorium featuring special performances by students from our seven school buildings and a presentation from the Huntington Historical Society. Elected officials will be in attendance to honor the South Huntington District, and we’ll recognize key figures within the district over the last 100 years including current and former board members and former superintendents.

Following the video presentation “100 Years of Memories,” board members will present the 100th anniversary cake, and refreshments will be served to top off our night of celebration.  Please join us!