At the July 8 Board of Education meeting, the appointments of the new officers were announced. We would like to formally welcome Heather Morante Young as the new board president and Kate DelliCarpini as the new vice president for the 2025-2026 school year.
This appointment represents a meaningful homecoming for Ms. Libertini, who previously served the district as the Director of STEM. During her earlier tenure, she played a vital role in expanding interdisciplinary learning opportunities, developing innovative STEM programming, and helping to align curriculum with 21st-century learning goals.
Dr. Dragone brings more than 50 years of experience in public education, with a strong background in school finance, operations, and administration. He has held leadership roles in several Long Island districts, including Roslyn, Manhasset, Amityville, and Harborfields. He is a longtime member of the New York State Association of School Business Officials and has received multiple awards for service and leadership.
Moving Up Day is always an emotional and sentimental day for families as they say goodbye to this very special place they have called home for two years. On June 24, Principal Christina Cosme called them up one by one to receive their certificates with a smile and a wave. She shared, "I wish you the very best as you embark on your journey to West Side and Lloyd Harbor. I have no doubt that you will continue to shine wherever you may go. Remember, you will always have your Goosehill family. Congratulations, children!"...
Moving Up Day is always an emotional and sentimental day for families as they say goodbye to this very special place they have called home for two years. On June 24, Principal Christina Cosme called them up one by one to receive their certificates with a smile and a wave. She shared, "I wish you the very best as you embark on your journey to West Side and Lloyd Harbor. I have no doubt that you will continue to shine wherever you may go. Remember, you will always have your Goosehill family. Congratulations, children!"...
For the first time, our UPK (Universal Pre-K) students gathered for their Stepping Up Celebrations to commemorate the program’s inaugural Pre-K classes at Goosehill and West Side School. On June 17 staff and families gathered in partnership with CSHCSD and the Huntington YMCA to mark this momentous collaboration. Thank you to our school principals, Dr. Barnes and Ms. Cosme for playing a key role in integrating UPK students into their school community. The success of this program was also due to the crucial support of the Board of Education, Superintendent Joseph Monastero, Assistant Superintendent Genevieve LaGattuta and YMCA of Long Island Executive Director Shannon Cussen. We can’t wait to see you in the hallways next year for your first year of kindergarten!
Class of 2025: Seniors visited their elementary schools and "Walked the Hallways" at Goosehill, Lloyd Harbor and West Side School... Our youngest lined the hallways with cheers holding up signs and offering high fives! Graduates loved touring their old cafeteria, gym, and playground - which all brought back so many memories of this very special school district.
Rising 2nd graders also took a field trip as they journeyed to Lloyd Harbor and West Side School to familiarize themselves with the hallways and classrooms they will be entering in the fall. Escorted by 6th grade students and staff, rising 2nd graders toured the buildings, met teachers and students, learned about the curriculum and asked wonderful questions. Principal Shanahan and Principal Barnes look forward to welcoming you this fall…
