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Board of Education tour of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
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"Building the Future at Newfield High! We were honored to host the MCCSD Board of Education for a special tour of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs! It was an incredible day of showcasing student talent, innovation, and hands-on learning. The Board had the opportunity to step inside our classrooms and see our students in action across several dynamic programs:

• Programming & Design: Where logic meets creativity.

• Fashion Design & Apparel Construction: Bringing original concepts to the runway.

• Woodworking Technology: Mastering the craft of building and precision.

• Cosmetology 1: Defining the future of the beauty industry.

The feedback was nothing short of wonderful! Our students appreciated the chance to share their passions, and the Board members were truly impressed by the skill and dedication on display. A huge thank you to the MCCSD Board of Education for your continued support of our CTE students and their professional journeys!

#MCCSD #NewfieldHighSchool #CTELearning #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess"

"Anything But Hair!"
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As they enter their final quarter and complete their cosmetology licensing hours, our Newfield High School senior cosmetology students take part in a creative capstone project titled “Anything But Hair.”

Throughout the program, students have worked extensively with mannequins, practicing a wide range of haircutting techniques since the beginning of their junior year. Over time, these mannequins have been transformed through countless styles, lengths, and textures as students build and refine their skills. The haircutting unit concludes with barbering techniques, where students finish by buzzing off the remaining hair.

For their final project, students are challenged to reimagine their mannequin by selecting a theme and designing a completely new “look” using anything except actual hair. This project encourages innovation, artistic expression, and out-of-the-box thinking.

The results are truly impressive—each design reflects the students’ unique creativity, personality, and growth throughout the program.

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NHS Fashion Design Spring 2026

Leveraging 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and innovation, students explored the role of a product developer.  They were tasked with designing fashion pieces inspired by the spring/summer Harper's Bazaar Fashion show.

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NHS PE Volleyball Tournament
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The Newfield PE program finished wrapping up their annual March Volleyball Madness Tournament this week crowing 18 class champions. Teams were made up by a random draw and competed in a 10-12 game regular season, before being placed in a bracket for a class champion. Students of all abilities and levels were placed on teams and through cooperation, teamwork, and good sportsmanship the tournament was a huge success. Here are some samples of students being crowned champions.

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3rd Annual CHS Baseball (Varsity and JV) First Pitch Dinner
NHS National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2026
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Congratulations to the Newfield National Technical Honor Society on a wonderful Induction Ceremony! Way to go student officers, seniors, new inductees, returning members & advisors Ms. Katie Lewkowicz!

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Newfield’s Cosmetology Stars Shine at SkillsUSA!
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Newfield High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our cosmetology students at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held on Wednesday, March 18th.

Students from the Newfield Cosmetology program competed in both the junior and senior cosmetology divisions, showcasing their skills in haircutting and upstyling. In an exciting first for our program, students also entered the newly introduced Nail Design category, demonstrating their talents in acrylic and fiberglass nail applications.

Our students represented Newfield with professionalism, creativity, and determination. Their dedication was evident in the weeks leading up to the competition, as they spent countless hours preparing and refining their techniques.

We are especially proud to recognize two of our senior competitors for their exceptional performance. Priscilla Ragusa earned 3rd place overall, and Caitlin Reynolds achieved an impressive 2nd place overall in their division.

Congratulations to all of our students who competed—we are incredibly proud of your hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence!

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National Job Shadowing Day 2026
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On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 119 of our 8th-grade and CTE high school students transitioned from the classroom to the professional world for National Job Shadowing Day.

Sponsored by the Middle Country Business Advisory Board (MCBAB) and the teachers in our CTE Department, students gained valuable, "behind the scenes" experience across diverse fields like Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Finance, and Transportation.

It's all about connecting education to career success and preparing our students for the 21st-century economy!

#JobShadowingDay #CareerReady #MCCSD #CTE #FutureLeaders #21stCenturySkillsforLife

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Celebrating Our Students' Achievements at the NY DECA State Career Conference
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Last week CHS DECA advisor Michele Bradley and NHS business teacher Kayla St. Denis accompanied four talented Centereach High School students who participated in the NY State Career Conference in Rochester, NY. Joining over 3,500 attendees, the students showcased their skills in various competitive areas in front of industry professionals.

  • Cemal Tastan: Finance Operations Research -a 20page research paper and presentation
  • Jessica Dezendorf and Angelia Hirsch: Innovation Plan - a pitch deck on a new business and presentation
  • Yusuf Atamy: Retail Merchandising Test and 2 Role Plays

We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!

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AI Collaborative Trip to Google 3/12/2026
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Ten teaching and administrative members of the district’s AI Collaborative visited Google NYC on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The day featured a specialized professional development workshop, facilitated by Google specialists, which was designed to deepen the members' understanding of AI and equip them to best support colleagues and students in the ethical and effective use of the district’s available Google AI tools. Following the workshop, the collaborative members enjoyed a tour of the Google facility and shared lunch in the Google cafeteria with the district’s Google representative. It was an incredibly valuable day for professional growth and collaboration.

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CHS Virtual Enterprise

SimplyPure, a Virtual Enterprise firm from CHS competed in the semi-final round of the Business plan competition.  Congrats to the team, Damian Borawski, Molly Butler, Adrianna DiMondo, Jack Kiernan and Ty Passanisi.  Ms. Bernardino is super proud of you all for the hard work and dedication!

Student Entrepreneurship in Action at our Middle Schools
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Real-world learning taking place in our 8th-grade entrepreneurship classes. As part of a branding unit, students were challenged to create a fictional dog-walking business. The project required them to identify a target market, develop a brand identity, and design a logo that clearly communicated their service. Students presented their work, explained their design choices, and connected them to core business concepts such as branding, customer appeal, and differentiation.

This photo features two DMS students whose logo was selected as a shining example of professional logo design execution. To reinforce the idea that strong ideas have real-world value, their logo was printed on t-shirts as a way to celebrate their work and make the experience tangible.

Projects like this help students see entrepreneurship as more than a concept—it becomes something they can build, explain, and take pride in. It also reflects the broader work we do every day to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect curriculum to practical skills such as creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Centereach HS video production student producers conduct on camera interviews using 3 Point lighting techniques
Project Adventure is in full swing getting in their first climb of the year at Newfield High School

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Middle Country Schools: Amazing Things Happen Here!
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Centereach High School Cougar @ Stony Brook University Mascot Mania!

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Centereach High School senior Lily Collins stood out as the lone high school mascot at Stony Brook University’s first-ever Mascot Mania! Click to expand/collapse an expanded description.

 

Lily signed autographs for kids, took photos, and competed in on-court competitions with mascots from Adelphi University, LaGuardia CC, Stony Brook SOMAS, St. Joseph's College, Suffolk CCC, St. John's University, Team 91 Lacrosse, My Lacrosse Tournaments, Stony Brook University, Pace University, and the Long Island Aquarium.

An extra special thank you to Centereach High School teacher Laura Melfi, who spent the day in support of Lily and the Centereach Cougars.

Students in Mr. Walsh’s Selden Middle School Technology and Entrepreneurship class are developing hands-on skills through real-world design and build experiences.

By planning, creating, and refining physical systems, students strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—skills that translate across technical and trade-focused careers. These experiences emphasize learning by doing and give students confidence working with tools, materials, and complex challenges.

NHS Fashion Design and Apparel Construction Class Designs and Constructs Tote Bags and Zipper Utility Bags

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Mrs. Filomena and Ms. Stratton’s Fashion Design and Apparel Construction Class…is stitching together 21st-century skills and serious style! Our students designed and constructed stylish Tote Bags and Zipper Utility Bags using sewing machines while applying color theory, trend analysis, and creative problem-solving.

From selecting on-trend fabrics to mastering machine sewing techniques, students showcase critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and technical skills; all while producing functional, fashion-forward pieces they can be proud of. Real-world skills. Real creativity. Real confidence. The future of fashion is in great hands!

#21stCenturySkills #FashionDesign #StudentMade #SewingSkills #CreativeThinkers #CareerReady #CTE #HandsOnLearning

NHS Child Development Visits Unity Drive - December 2025

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Newfield High School's PE Square Dance Unit Champs

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CHS College Business Law Visits Federal Court
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On December 5, 2025, College Business Law students visited Judge Joseph Bianco at the Federal Court in Central Islip. They observed a naturalization ceremony where more than 75 new citizens were sworn in and then heard Judge Bianco share insights from his 30-year legal career. Students capped the day with a mock trial, taking on roles as judge, attorneys, and jurors. The trip offered a meaningful, hands-on look at the legal system and the path to citizenship.

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Centereach High School Moot Court Team Excels at Long Island Competition
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Congratulations to the first ever Centereach High School’s Moot Court Team for their outstanding performance at the 8th Annual Long Island Mentor Moot Court Competition, where they won one out of two arguments! The four competitors—Junior Johanna Bagnasco, Junior Molly Butler, Junior Ashley Bagnasco, and Senior Lily Collins,—presented their arguments before a distinguished panel of seasoned judges. They skillfully debated issues involving the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, focusing on custodial interrogation and the search and seizure of a cellphone in a school setting.

The Long Island Mentor Moot Court Competition asked participating teams to role-play as mock lawyers and present arguments about a fictional lawsuit, with real-life judges questioning them as they would in an actual court proceeding. The competition was held at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on December 3rd from 4:00pm-6:30pm. This event provided an invaluable opportunity for our students to gain essential legal skills, advocate for their beliefs, think on their feet, and conduct in-depth research. Well done to the team for their hard work and dedication!

Mrs. Filomena’s Fashion Design & Apparel Construction Unconventional Materials Design Challenge

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Mrs. Filomena and Ms. Stratton’s College Child Development Field Trip To Unity PreK

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Ms. Stratton’s and Mrs. Filomena’s College Child Development Class at Newfield

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Mrs. Filomena's Fashion Design & Apparel Construction at Newfield

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Mrs. Filomena’s Housing & Interior Design Class at Newfield

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CHS Hispanic Heritage Night

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NHS College Child Development Field Visit to the Unity Drive Pre-K Center

Mrs. Filomena and Ms. Stratton’s College Child Development class enjoyed an inspiring field visit to the Unity Drive Pre-K Center, where students immersed themselves in hands-on learning! This experience gave high schoolers valuable real-world insight into early childhood education, observing classroom routines, engaging with young learners, and exploring teaching strategies in action. Through active participation and meaningful interaction, students strengthened their understanding of child development while building key skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.  Learning is most powerful when it’s interactive, authentic, and fun!

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Mission Statement & Objectives


The mission of the Middle Country Central School District is to empower and inspire all students to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be creative problem solvers, to achieve personal success, and to contribute responsibly in a diverse and dynamic world.  Our commitment to this mission is embodied in our on-going strategic objectives:

  • Each student will continually identify personal goals, and develop and implement plans for achieving those goals.
  • Each student will choose to continually contribute to the community in a responsible manner.
  • Each student will identify and implement creative solutions to increasingly challenging problems within his/her world.

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