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Deer Park High School

1 Falcon Place
Deer Park, New York 11729

 

 

 

Charles Cobb, Principal

Craig Evans, Associate Principal

Garret Noblett, Associate Principal

Dina A. Pannone, Ed.D, Associate Principal

Craig Evans, Dignity Act Coordinator [Tel: (631) 274โ€‘4110]



Curriculum Associates (6-12) District Administrators
Justin Uliano, ELA, Reading & Library Bradley Murphy, Fine and Performing Arts
Christine Gill, Mathematics & Business Ashley Rosenberg,World Languages and ENL
Alison Branca, Science & Technology David DePrima, Secondary Special Education
Vanessa Langdon, Social Studies & FACS Dominick Fontana, Health, Physical Education, & Athletics

 

 

Flyers & Notices

Announcements

Graduating Class of 2025 Looks Forward to the Future

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The Deer Park High School Class of 2025 celebrated the milestone event of graduation on June 26. As Al Centamore Football Field filled with board of education members, administrators, staff, families and friends, the soon-to-be graduates processed onto the field in their maroon and white caps and gowns, smiling and looking forward to the future.

To open the ceremony, Student Council President Gloria Min led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Nathalie Martillo performing a beautiful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 

After a warm welcome from Principal Charles Cobb, senior class advisers Julissa Larkin and Anne McCormack reminded students to always remember their home and to be curious, resilient and lead with kindness.

Senior Class President Tonika Sikder addressed her peers recalling high school memories and lessons. 

“This is a moment to remember everything it took to get to this point,” Sikder said in her heartfelt speech. “We learned a lot during our time here; some academic and some not. But what matters most is we learned how to persevere and grow.”

“Standing here with each of you, I reflect on our journey and I am reminded of our achievements,” Class of 2025 Salutatorian Adib Shaikh said. “We were given the gift of education, and you should never stop striving for more. Do something greater, stay humble and be the generation that turns privilege into purpose.” 

Valedictorian Reza Zorakhsh spoke about half cadences, noting how graduation is itself a half cadence – a suspenseful pause before moving forward. He reminded his peers that their many late-night study sessions and preparations for presentations were all half cadences essential in shaping their future. 

An annual tradition continued as the valedictorian from a decade prior, Sabrina Grunseich, offered words of wisdom. She reminded the graduates that on their journey toward achieving their dreams, they should find time for their hobbies and be sure to always listen to their hearts. 

“Some of you grew up here, some of you came from other towns, some from other countries,” Superintendent of Schools James Cummings said. “But no matter where you came from, you made it, and you made it together. This is a moment where all your stories intersect for one moment in time. You’ve been part of a community that believes in you and no matter where you go, that will never change. When life gets challenging – and it will –  remember the people who helped you along the way, and always know you have a place to come home to.”  

Closing the ceremony, Cobb proudly addressed the Class of 2025. He recognized seniors who participated in the junior firefighter program and those who will be joining different branches of the military. Cobb congratulated all students and reminded them to reflect on their achievements, honor their journeys and continue to grow, learn and pursue their dreams. 

Finally, the moment arrived that the Class of 2025 had been anticipating, the awarding of diplomas. As each name was called, the graduates received their diplomas and enthusiastically shook hands with members of the Board of Education. They were then instructed to turn their tassels, marking their official transition from Deer Park High School students to proud Falcons alumni. As their caps flew into the air, all those assembled cheered, wishing the grads endless success on the journey ahead. 



Date Added: 6/30/2025

Seniors Take Trip Down Memory Lane at Primary Schools

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The week before graduation, Deer Park High School’s seniors strolled down memory lane, taking buses across town to visit John Quincy Adams Primary School and May Moore Primary School, the places where they had begun their Falcons educational journey a dozen or more years ago. The soon-to-be graduates walked the halls and visited their old cafeterias and gyms, nostalgically wearing placards with photos of themselves as grade schoolers.

Date Added: 6/24/2025

Deer Park Named a Best Community for Music Education Once Again

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The Deer Park School District has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation once again. For the past 26 years, the Best Communities designation has recognized outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders in prioritizing music education. Deer Park was one of only 69 Long Island school districts and 935 nationwide to earn NAMM’s distinction this year.

Date Added: 6/23/2025

Juniors Take First Place in Regional Chemagination Competition

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Deer Park High School juniors Kayla Cruz and Ava Sacarin were named first place winners in the Medicine/Health category at the American Chemical Society’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Chemagination Competition, held on May 31 at Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

Chemagination challenges high school students to imagine that they are living 25 years in the future and have been invited to write an article describing a breakthrough or innovation in chemistry that has improved the quality of people's lives from 2025 to the year 2050. Cruz and Sacarin had previously won the local Chemagination contest on March 7 at St. John’s University in Queens. Their project focused on contact lenses designed to detect glucose levels in tears and monitor the health of the wearers.

Date Added: 6/18/2025

Deer Park HS Honors 103 Senior Award Recipients

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Deer Park High School held its annual senior awards on June 3, with high school administrators and district directors presenting numerous departmental awards – business, English language arts and reading, family and consumer science, fine arts, performing arts, health and physical education, mathematics, science and technology education, social studies, world language and English as a new language, and guidance and counseling – to 103 well-deserving recipients from the schools Class of 2025.

Principal Charles Cobb welcomed the seniors and their families, and lovely music was provided by the school’s string quintet.



Date Added: 6/17/2025