William Floyd High School has announced the Career and Technical Education (CTE) quarterly awards for the first quarter. Students have been chosen by their CTE teachers based on outstanding performance in their program and for demonstrating college and career readiness both inside and outside of the classroom. Congratulations to (left to right) Johanna Metz, Medical Assisting; Shonna Brown, Cosmetology; Stephanie Badzo, Business; Dylan Mercado, Carpentry; Brianna Gulli, Culinary Arts; and Cassandra Negron, Culinary Arts.

Team Award Recipient
The 1982 William Floyd High School Colonials varsity football team was the first team in school history to earn a trip to the playoffs after posting an impressive 7-2 record. This team, led by head coach Nick Schroeder, took over a team that hadn’t won a game in a long time. In his first season in 1981, the team posted a 4-4 record, which set the groundwork for the very successful 1982 season. This transformation could not have occurred without Coach Schroeder, assistant coaches Martin Ferris, Al Schroeder and Lou Schiavetta, as well as all the players who helped make the 1982 season a memorable one.

Yearbook image of the 1982 varsity football team.

Coach Award Recipient

Nick Schroeder

The recipient of the Coach’s Award is Nick Schroeder, the head coach of the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team from 1981-1985, and the athletic director in 1986. He led the 1982 team to the first playoff game in school history.

In December of 1980, the varsity football program nearly ceased to exist due to years of losing and being non-competitive including an 0-8 record in 1980, which included a 50-0 homecoming loss to John Glenn.

Michael Clancy and John Mensch, both who had sons who were returning captains for the varsity football team, requested that the Board of Education allow them the opportunity to recruit a new coach in an effort to change the direction of the program. Their request was granted and together with athletic director Pat LaClair, they recruited a young coach from Kings Park High School named Nick Schroeder.

Coach Schroeder came to William Floyd at the end of 1980 and immediately began revamping the weight room and brought together a group of student-athletes who were eager to buy into his new vision for success. The first season started out rough with a lopsided loss to powerhouse Connetquot, but soon the young Colonials began to turn the tide; and on Homecoming Day in 1981, they defeated Islip 14-12 for their first varsity football win in three years.  The momentum continued that season as the team posted a 4-4 record. Several players from that team had successful college football careers thanks to Coach Schroeder.

During the 1982 season, Coach Schroeder took the returning players from the 1981 team and added several young and talented players from the junior varsity squad and created one of the most successful seasons in school history up to that point, posting a 7-2 record and qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in the program’s history.

Nick Schroeder would continue as the head varsity coach for several more years before becoming the athletic director for William Floyd in 1986. Throughout his career, Nick was a major contributor to Section XI athletics. Perhaps his best work was leading the charge to create what is now known as the “Long Island Football Championship.”

Working collaboratively with the football committees for both Nassau and Suffolk counties, Nick created the power rating system, aligned the two counties into four divisions, and laid the groundwork for the Big Four Championship Playoff System, which led to the Long Island Championship. Today, The Long Island Football Championship is one of the most successful championship series in New York State athletics.

John Liselli

John Lisell: Individual Inductee
John Liselli, Class of 1981, played varsity baseball through all four years of high school earning All-League honors each year at different positions in the infield. He also played varsity football and varsity basketball during his junior year and played varsity soccer, varsity basketball and varsity baseball during his senior year making it to the Suffolk County Championship Tournament in all three sports. Throughout his high school career he earned a total of eight varsity letters in four different sports – baseball, basketball, football and soccer – serving as a captain of the baseball team during his last two years in high school.

In baseball, he batted in the critical third- or fourth-spot in the order where he was relied upon to lead the team offensively. He was at or near the top of every statistical category each year. He was a top performer who seemed to be just as effective in pressure situations, and could be counted upon to deliver the big hit when needed. His defense was also relied upon as he played the critical middle-infield positions. His contributions on the field and court, coupled with non-stop hustle and determination, put him in the top echelon of players that have ever called themselves Colonials.

John continued his athletic career in college playing baseball, rugby and men’s club lacrosse before graduating with a BA from Cortland State University in 1985. His children are carrying on his legacy as his daughter, Suzannah, is playing Division I Women’s Lacrosse at Arizona State University; and his son, Jack, is currently ranked as a top 10 recruit in the country for goalies (Class of 2020) according to Inside Lacrosse. Jack is also a two-time Under Armour All-American participant. John is happily married to his lovely wife, Lori Tuckey-Liselli.

Peter Agelis

Peter Agelis
A two-year captain for the William Floyd Colonials, Peter Agelis, Class of 1990, was the spark that led the boys’ soccer team to their first playoff appearance in more than a decade. Peter’s skill and leadership on the field led to him earning All-County honors three times, and All-League accolades twice.

Peter continued his soccer career playing for St. John’s University from 1990-1994 where he was a four-year starter. During his tenure at St. John’s, Peter was voted All-Big East Defender of the Year and St. John’s was crowned Big East Champions in 1992, 1993 and 1994.

Robert Feise

While at William Floyd, Robert Fiese, Class of 1995, excelled on the football field and on the wrestling mat. In 1993, Rob was the captain of the football team where he earned All-League and All-County honors, as well as a selection to the All-Long Island Team and All-State Second Team.

In 1993, Rob became the first student-athlete from William Floyd to earn the Collotta Award as the “Most Outstanding Linebacker” in Suffolk County. Three others from Floyd have earned that honor since. Returning in 1994, Rob was a two-time captain for both wrestling and football. He earned All-County honors in both sports and received a football scholarship to St. John’s University.

While at St. John’s, Rob was a four-year starter and by the end of his collegiate career, he held the record for most tackles in school history. He was twice named the Harry Colvin Award winner (1998-99) as the “Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year” by the St John’s Touchdown Club. He was later inducted into the St. John’s University Hall of Honor.

Jacquelyn Ardolino

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Ardolino, Class of 2009, was a six-year starter for the varsity Colonials, having played her way into the starting lineup as a seventh grader. Jackie was a prolific scorer throughout her career, amassing 369 goals. Her skills led her to be a four-year captain and a five-time member of the All-County lacrosse team. Jackie earned a scholarship to play women’s lacrosse for Hofstra University, where she became a two-time All American.

In three years as a member of the Hofstra Pride (sat out 2012 due to injury), Jackie played in 31 games, taking 66 shots, and totaling 27 goals. She finished her career with 32 points after adding five assists and scooped up six groundballs to accompany two caused turnovers. In all semesters at Hofstra she earned the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award and was also named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Jackie currently serves as an assistant coach for the NYIT Bears women’s lacrosse team.

Octavia (Williams) Richardson

“Flat Out Fast!” was how Newsday described Octavia Williams, Class of 2011. Octavia was a three years starter for the Colonials girls’ lacrosse team. She accumulated 146 goals, 49 assists, 109 caused turnovers, 67 draw controls and 214 ground balls during her high school career.

Octavia was a three-time All-County player and named to the 2011 Newsday All-Long Island Team. Octavia was also an outstanding student, with an academic average that placed her in the top 10 in the class. This combination led to Octavia’s offer to play lacrosse for Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays on a scholarship, where she excelled for four years.

During her collegiate career, she played in 60 games (52 as a starter) and totaled 70 ground balls, 49 caused turnovers and 37 draws. Team awards include “Most Improved Player” during her sophomore year; Co-Defensive Player of the Year” and “Co-Unsung Hero” during her junior year; and “Defensive Player of the Year” during her senior year. As a senior, she also earned First-Team IWLCA All-Mid-Atlantic honors and a trip to the IWLCA North-South Senior All-Star Game. She was drafted by the Long Island Sound in the professional United Women’s Lacrosse League in 2017 and was an integral part of the team’s second consecutive championship title. She will continue her professional career with the Long Island Sound during the 2018 season.

William Floyd Athletic Hall of Fame medals from last year’s event.

This Saturday, January 13 at 12 pm in the William Floyd High School senior cafeteria, the William Floyd School District in collaboration with the William Floyd Alumni Association will induct its 11th class of honorees into the William Floyd Athletic Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for those who have distinguished themselves in relation to William Floyd athletics. This year’s list of inductees includes five individual athletes, a coaching award recipient and the 1982 varsity football team, the first in team history to earn a trip to the playoffs.

Yearbook image of the 1982 varsity football team.

In addition to the 1982 varsity football team, the team’s head coach Nick Schroeder has been selected as the Coach’s Award recipient for his efforts in turning around the program and leading the Colonials to the playoffs for this first time ever after several subpar seasons. Coach Schroeder spearheaded the turnaround, along with assistant coaches Martin Ferris, Al Schroeder and Lou Schiavetta, when he took over in 1981 and the team posted a 4-4 record after a winless 1980 season. He coached the Colonials until 1985 before taking over as athletic director in 1986.

The outstanding individual athletes garnering enshrinement into the Hall of Fame are John Liselli (1981), an All-League baseball player who lettered in four varsity sports (baseball, basketball, football and soccer; Peter Agelis (1990), former All-League captain of the soccer team, who, at that time, led the Colonials back to the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade; Robert Feise (1995), former standout on the wrestling mat and the football field who earned selections as All-League (football and wrestling), All-County (football and wrestling), All-Long Island (football) and All-State Second Team in football. He was also the first student-athlete from William Floyd to earn the Collotta Award for the “Most Outstanding Linebacker” in Suffolk County; Jacquelyn Ardolino (2009), a six-year varsity starter for the varsity lacrosse team who amassed 369 goals during her high school career. She was also a four-year captain and five-time member of the All-County lacrosse team; and Octavia (Williams) Richardson, a three-year starter for the varsity lacrosse team who was a three-time All-County selection and a member of the 2011 Newsday All-Long Island team.

“This year’s class of honorees – like all who have gone before them – truly embody the spirit of William Floyd – excellence, pride, determination, sportsmanship and class,” said Kevin M. Coster, Superintendent of Schools, William Floyd School District. “I congratulate them on this tremendous honor.”

William Floyd Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees, clockwise from top left: Octavia (Williams) Richardson, Robert Feise, Jacquelyn Ardolino, John Liselli, Nick Schroeder and Peter Agelis.

This year’s class joins the ranks of fellow Hall of Fame athletes, individuals and teams including 63 individual athletes, five coaches, six community award recipients, the “Floyd Fanatic” and 10 championship teams, including the 1962 baseball team, the 1969 boys cross country team, the 1972 boys cross country team, the 1981-82 girls basketball team, the 1986 girls cross country team, the 1987 bowling team, the 1991 softball team, the 1994 boys basketball team, the 2001 football team and the 2002 wrestling team.

“The William Floyd Alumni Association is honored to recognize such a wonderful group of inductees for the 11th annual William Floyd Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Jackie (Intonato) Eglevsky (1964), President, William Floyd Alumni Association. “Their accomplishments continue to bring great pride to the William Floyd community.”

To be considered for the individual honor, nominees must be graduates of William Floyd High School and have exhibited both excellence and sportsmanship during their time as a William Floyd student athlete. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, sponsored by the William Floyd Alumni Association, is designed to recognize former outstanding athletes and role models of the past while strengthening the bonds between the community, the district and its alumni.

The ceremony will take place in the William Floyd High School senior cafeteria at 12 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The cost to attend the luncheon is $35 per person, children six to 12 cost $17 and children under six are free. Tickets are available at the door and can also be purchased online here.

About the William Floyd Alumni Association
The William Floyd Alumni Association, now in its 10th year, continues to make a positive difference in the lives of many. The organization contributes to many outreaches including awarding more than $11,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors; more than $11,000 in kindergarten supplies for incoming students; more than $11,000 in Career and Technical Education awards for high school students; the creation of the Armed Forces Memorial to honor alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives for middle school students and so much more. In addition to the Athletic Hall of Fame, the William Floyd Alumni Association hosts two other events – Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Educators – which helps inspire current students, recognize those who have come before and continue to keep the connection between past and present strong.

Enter the magical world of Roald Dahl’s candyman in the OCEAN Arts production of Willy Wonka Jr., starring the talented students of William Paca Middle School for three shows January 19-21.

Zachary Formhals as Charlie Bucket and Julia Klement as Willy Wonka.

Willy Wonka Jr. is based on the 1971 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and features many of the well-loved songs and scenes, with the addition of new song and dance numbers. All the favorite characters show up including Charlie and Grandpa Joe, Augustus, Veruca, Violet and Mike, and of course plenty of Oompa Loompas!

The production team for Willy Wonka is headed up by co-producers April Franzino and Cathy Meinhold, musical director Michael Drozd and choreographer Nicole Bianco. “This show brings back so many memories,” said Mrs. Franzino. “And the Paca kids really bring something special to the characters.”

This production, along with upcoming productions at William Floyd High School and William Floyd Middle School, are the result of close collaborations between OCEAN Arts, the Community Library Friends of the Arts and the William Floyd School District. “We’re so proud of the work we’ve done thus far,” said Ocean Arts artistic director Kyle Imperatore. “We have lots of great plans for the future including drama productions and children’s theater.”

Willy Wonka Jr. will be presented at William Paca Middle School, 338 Blanco Drive, Mastic Beach, on Friday, January 19 at 7 pm, Saturday January 20 at 7 pm and Sunday January 21 at 1 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Children 2 and under are free on an adult lap. All tickets are general admission, no reserved seating.  Purchase advance tickets at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community library. Please visit www.oceanarts.org for more information on that organization.

Moriches Elementary School recently celebrated “Wonder Day,” a day of positivity and kindness inspired by the book “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio, which was recently made into a hit movie. Fifth-grade students visited classrooms throughout the school for a read-a-loud of another R.J. Palacio book, “We’re All Wonders.” The fifth graders then helped students schoolwide create precepts or rules to live by which were hung in the school library as a reminder to “Choose Kind.” This day helped spread kindness and demonstrated to our students that they are all wonders,” said fifth-grade teacher Madison Gunderson.

A medieval demonstration of fencing at the first ever student Renaissance Faire.

Recently, William Floyd High School held a Renaissance Faire for students as a fun way to showcase the period of human enlightenment after the Dark Ages with period activities such as crafts, games, human chess, ice cream making, music, hair braiding, storytelling and more. Students also had an opportunity to make a difference in their community by bringing a non-perishable food item, which served as the price of a ticket with proceeds benefiting the Mastic/Shirley Emergency Food Pantry. Altogether, 492 food items were donated by students and their families.

During this school-wide interdisciplinary showcase of student learning and creativity, participants also had the opportunity to role-play and re-create history in order to highlight the importance of embracing the human capacity for collaborating, building knowledge and having fun.

“Many students and teachers contributed to the energetic, exciting and enjoyable atmosphere, where interdisciplinary research projects, interactive displays and lively performances took center stage,” said Viveca Nargi, English Department Chairperson, William Floyd High School, who also spearheaded this event.

Students expressed a sense of pride for contributing to the success of the event, showing appreciation of the talents and accomplishments of their peers.

Story by Katie Lindley, WFHS junior and public relations intern

Please see the below flickr album for additional photos!

Pictured left to right are Jade Foster, Tatianna Kistner, Kaylah Britt and Antoinette Miller.

The William Floyd Colonials girls varsity winter track team is off to a quick start this season with strong performances at the Jim Mitchell Invitational in Manhattan, the Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival in Staten Island and the North Shore Invitational in Manhattan, which included a victory in the 4×200 meter relay by Kaylah Britt, Jade Foster, Tatianna Kistner and Antoinette Miller. This quartet also recorded a time of 1:44.34 in the 4×200 meter relay at the Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival, their personal best this season and the 13th best time in the nation for that event, according to head coach, John Ryan. Additionally, Tatianna Kistner became the first ninth grader to win the 55-meter dash with a time of 7.41 seconds at the North Shore Invitational, which ranks her as the 10th fastest freshman in the nation. Click here to view a post-race victory interview with Tatianna Kistner.

Other accomplishments include a second-place finish in the high jump for Antoinette Miller (North Shore Invitational); a second-place finish in the triple jump for Kaylah Britt (Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival); a fifth-place finish for Melissa Jones in the Racewalk at the North Shore Invitational; and the freshman 4×800 meter relay team medaling at the Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival. The season looks bright for the Colonials!

Due to limited availability, a maximum of 80 students will be selected for spring 2018 Driver Education.

Registration must be done in person and will be held in the high school south lobby as follows:

Seniors:  Wednesday, January 17, 2018 @ 3:30pm
Juniors/Sophomores: Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ 3:30pm

Eligibility: You must be in possession of a valid New York State learner’s permit or driver’s license to submit an application and it must be presented at

Driver Education consists of two (2) days a week, one day in car and one day in lecture class. The sessions are 2:15 – 3:45 or 3:45 – 5:15. Once you are registered, you will be assigned a driving day and lecture day which cannot be changed. If you are in sports or have other commitments after school that conflict with this schedule, it is suggested that you do not sign up as the fee is non-refundable and the program is setup with just enough driving and lecture classes that are required by New York State for you to obtain you certificate so there is no room for absences.

Students should print the application and complete it with their parents. This completed application along with a copy of driver license/permit and payment of the $400.00 fee (check or money order payable to William Floyd School District or cash) must be presented at registration. If a student arrives without all of the required information the District cannot hold a spot for them.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE SCHEDULE

Clicking the above photo will also take you to the survey.

Based on inquiries from the community, the William Floyd School District is exploring the possibility of allowing a childcare provider to offer before and after school care within our schools (Grades K-8) with tuition paid by parents/guardians directly to the service provider. Before and after school care would include homework support, recreation, enrichment opportunities and a snack. This survey is designed to gauge the community’s interest. This is a preliminary survey, and more information will be available if there is sufficient interest and we decide to move forward. This survey will be available through Friday, January 26, 2018 at 5 pm.

CLICK HERE TO START THE SURVEY 

We will be administering the New York State Regents Examinations January 22, 2018 through January 25, 2018. As a result, we will be using a testing schedule and modified transportation schedule. CLICK HERE to view additional information including the bus schedule.

Due to the seriousness of the testing administration as well as the need to provide optimal test-taking conditions, please reinforce with your children the following expectations:

• Students will be searched upon entering the building.
• Students should bring only appropriate test materials. All backpacks and pocketbooks will be confiscated.
• NO cell phones and electronic equipment are allowed in the building. All cell phones and electronic equipment brought into the building will be confiscated. A parent/guardian will be required to pick up any confiscated cell phones /electronic equipment in the Main Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. only.
• The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited. If communication devices are used, no matter how briefly, the student’s examinations will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for that student.
• There are no make-ups for these examinations. Students must take these examinations on the specified days and at the specified times.
• Students must remain for the entire testing period (three hours) allotted for all Regents exams.
• Breakfast and lunch will be available in the 9th grade food court prior to the beginning of these examinations. Breakfast and lunch times are noted on the reverse side of this letter.
• Students should be at their scheduled bus stop 30-45 minutes prior to arrival at the high school.

In order to receive a high school diploma, the New York State Education Department mandates a minimum requirement that students pass multiple Regents examinations. Your child may not be eligible for graduation until he/she satisfies all Regents examinations requirements. Attendance at the appropriate exams is, therefore, expected. Students, parents, or guardians who have questions regarding state mandated testing requirements should contact their child’s guidance counselor.

If you have any concerns regarding the details of this letter, please call the high school office at 874-1720 or your child’s guidance counselor at 874-1130 or 874-1150.

To download and print a copy of the January Regents schedule, CLICK HERE

WFHS senior Jennifer Suarez is pictured with her art teacher Theresa Bianco holding up some examples of her artwork.

This is the first in a series of monthly features which will highlight our amazing talented student-artists from across the district.

Jennifer Suarez, a William Floyd High School senior from Mastic Beach, is the student artist of the month for January. Jennifer has been a student in Theresa Bianco’s Portfolio Prep and AP Advanced Art classes in 11th- and 12th-grade as well as Erika Licausi’s Drawing and Studio in Art classes as a ninth- and 10th-grade student, where she discovered her artistic talents.

Jennifer Suarez’s charcoal artwork that received first place at the SCALA event.

Jennifer has won numerous awards including first-place in the All-District Art Show, “Distinguished” honors at the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Portfolio Project adjudication four years in a row and has been recognized for her charcoal artwork at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County & Scholarship Show.

“Jennifer is an exceptional artist who approaches every work of art with patience and attention to detail,” said Mrs. Licausi. “It has been a pleasure to see her artwork evolve over the past four years.”

Additionally, her work has been chosen for various honors in the district including the superintendent’s staff holiday card for 2016 and 2017; and the 2018 yearbook design for the theme, “Unplugged,” which illustrates how students “connected” 20 years ago as opposed to today. She was also elected by her peers as the treasurer of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and was an instructor at the NAHS Paint Night fundraiser.

“Jennifer is always looking for new ways to improve upon her work, even though others look upon her work as perfection,” said Mrs. Bianco. “She is kind and wants to help make a difference in our school community.”

Jennifer has applied to the Parsons School of Design and would like to major in Fine Arts.

Throughout her William Floyd academic career she has attended Tangier Smith Elementary School and William Paca Middle School.

Students from the William Floyd Learning Center celebrating achieving their first Rising New York Road Runners milestone.

Kindergarten students in Wendy Gross’s class along with third- and fourth-grade students from James Asselta’s class at the William Floyd Learning Center recently reached the 10-session milestone of the Rising New York Road Runners (NYRR) program, a youth and events platform designed to help children develop movement skills through a mix of running and fitness activities. It is also set up to help children build their confidence, motivation and desire to be physically active for life.

Physical education teacher Christopher O’Gorman who serves as the NYRR school coordinator, along with Assistant Principal Camelle Person, the NYRR ambassador, and Principal Gary Bretton, celebrated this milestone with the teachers in a small ceremony in which students received medals and t-shirts for their efforts.

“This program helps get our students excited about fitness,” said Mr. O’Gorman. “It encourages them to be active, get fit and learn lifelong fitness strategies and techniques for healthy living.”

The next milestone that students are aiming for is the 25-session mark, then 50 followed by 70 sessions. NYRR will send prize incentives for students along the way.

See each student pictured with Mr. O’Gorman after receiving their Rising New York Road Runners medal in the album below!

Gina Fumai, special education mathematics teacher at William Floyd High School.

Gina Fumai, a special education mathematics teacher at William Floyd High School, recently became a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). NBCT is a rigorous and voluntary certification process that requires teachers to demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive effect they have on student learning and exhibit a deep understanding of their students, the content knowledge, use of data and assessments and teaching practice. Teachers must also show that they participate in learning communities and provide evidence of ongoing reflection and continuous learning.

Ms. Fumai describes the one-year process to become an NBCT as a “special” one that helped her analyze and reflect upon student engagement and reactions; and one that provided her with an opportunity to learn and improve her craft. “I find myself watching every minuscule detail of my teaching to improve in the moment,” she said.

Ms. Fumai is William Floyd’s fourth NBCT joining her colleagues Lillian Bilello (English, William Floyd High School); Christine Rosado (math, William Floyd High School); and Mary Siano (special education, William Floyd Elementary School) in achieving this prestigious national credential. She thanked them for their invaluable encouragement and support throughout the process. “The collegiality is what sets William Floyd apart,” she said.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Fumai serves as a co-advisor of the William Floyd High School Step Squad, which she sees as a great opportunity to work with and mentor students in a different capacity. She also serves as a mentor to first-year teachers and as a Mathematics Ambassador for professional development workshops. Ms. Fumai is a William Floyd High School graduate, Class of 2006.

Becoming an NBCT is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 teaching which provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and their schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. While teacher licensure systems set the requirements to teach in each state, completion of the NBCT signifies that teachers have voluntarily gone much further; and have developed and demonstrated the advanced knowledge, skills and practices required of an outstanding educator. Certification consists of four components: a written assessment of content knowledge, reflection on student work samples, video and analysis of teaching practice and documented impact and accomplishments as a teaching professional.

Please click the photo above to see some of the positive news stories featured about the William Floyd School District from December 8, 2017 through January 18, 2018. You can also view it by clicking here!

See previous monthly recaps below!

November 10, 2017 – December 7, 2017

October 5, 2017 – November 9, 2017

September 1, 2017 – October 4, 2017

July 2, 2017 – August 31, 2017

May 5, 2017 – June 26, 2017

March 14 – May 4, 2017

January 3 – February 13, 2017

November 20 – December 22, 2016

October 20 – November 17, 2016

September 16 – October 17, 2016

August 11 – September 15, 2016

July 1 – August 10, 2016