The Sewanhaka Central High School District is a central high school district located in western Nassau County on Long Island, in New York State. The district is currently composed of five high schools: Sewanhaka High School, Elmont Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, and H. Frank Carey High School.

The schools are fed from separate elementary school districts in the various communities, each having its own board of education.

The district includes:[1]

History

The Sewanhaka Central High School district was created around 1929 with the building of Sewanhaka High School, the first high school in the current district. In the 1950s and 1960s, the additional high schools were built to accommodate the growing population. Notable alumni include longtime NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde, Olympic discus champion Al Oerter, and actor Telly Savalas (Kojak).

A superintendent surnamed Williams began his term as superintendent in 2004. In 2006, he resigned.[2]

In 2019, Muslim families began advocating for such a student holiday for Eid al-Fitr.[3] In 2021 the school began having a student holiday for Eid al-Fitr.[4]

Schools

Feeder districts

The following elementary school districts graduate to attend schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District:

References

  1. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Nassau County, NY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  2. ↑ Zanzonico, Brian (2006-06-08). "Sewanhaka super resigns". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  3. ↑ Koenig, Melissa (2020-12-15). "Muslims call for Eid inclusion on Sewanhaka calendars, amid districts' push for diversity". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ↑ Koenig, Melissa (2021-02-04). "Sewanhaka CHSD to give students day off for Eid al-Fitr". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
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