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Ward Melville High School

Address: 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY 11733-3482
Main Office: (631) 730-4900
Principal: John Holownia 
Asst. Principals: Billy Corrao (Gr. 10), Stacey Zeidman (Gr. 11), Vincent Cereola (Gr. 12)
Deans of Students: Matt Fyfe (Gr. 10), Jay Negus (Gr. 11-12)
College Board School Code: 331-740

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Course Placement Appeals

For those who wish to appeal course placements, ex: Regents to Honors, please to the appropriate Department Head:

  • English: Joanna Cadolino
  • Math: Rocco Vetro
  • Science: Dr. Marnie Kula
  • Social Studies: Dr. Christina Cone
  • World Language: Kerri Golini


Hometown Wall of Honor

We are looking to honor any Ward Melville Alumni who have served in the Military on a Wall of Honor here at the High School. Click here for more information.




Current News

Three Village Students Shine at NAfME All-Eastern Conference

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From April 24-27, Ward Melville High School students Joanna Huang and Ariella Mossey proudly represented the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ at the prestigious NAfME (National Association for Music Education) All-Eastern Division Conference, held in Hartford, Connecticut.

The event brought together the finest All-State student musicians from across the East Coast, spanning from Maine to Maryland. Selected through a highly competitive process, Joanna and Ariella were among the elite performers recognized for their exceptional musical talent.

Joanna Huang, a senior, serves as concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra and is a leading violin soloist on Long Island. She will be pursuing a major in violin performance next year.

Ariella Mossey, a junior, is an active member of the Camerata, Chamber Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra at WMHS, showcasing her versatility and dedication to music.

Congratulations to Joanna and Ariella on this outstanding achievement.

Date Added: 5/8/2025

Ward Melville Wind Ensemble Performs at Prestigious Long Island Festival

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The Ward Melville High School Wind Ensemble was recently selected to perform at a distinguished Long Island music festival, under the direction of its conductor, Mr. Daniel Hayes, and guest conductor Randall Standridge, a nationally recognized composer.

In preparation for the event, Mr. Standridge visited Ward Melville on Monday, April 28, to lead a masterclass with the ensemble. During his visit, he worked closely with the students on several musical selections, including one of his own compositions.

In addition to the ensemble’s featured performance, several Ward Melville students were selected to perform with the 2025 Tilles Festival Band. This ensemble brought together top student musicians from LIU Post and 35 Long Island high schools, and was conducted by both Mr. James McRoy, director of bands at LIU Post, and Mr. Standridge.

Selection as a featured performing group at this festival is considered a significant achievement in the Long Island music community and reflects the dedication and talent of both the students and their director.
 

Date Added: 5/7/2025

Ward Melville Student-Athletes Honored With Countywide Recognition

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The À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ proudly congratulates two exceptional Ward Melville High School student-athletes for their recent county-level honors.

Senior Brennan Kurtz has been selected to Suffolk County’s esteemed Golden Eleven Team, which recognizes top senior football players who excel academically and athletically. His leadership on and off the field exemplifies the qualities celebrated by this prestigious award.

Sophomore Hudson Philbrick has been named to the Orlin & Cohen Player of the Week Team, a recognition given to standout student-athletes for their exceptional weekly performances.

Congratulations to Brennan and Hudson on these impressive achievements

Date Added: 5/2/2025

Ward Melville Junior Advances to Nationals After State Championship Win

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Ward Melville High School junior Nataniela Khanimova and her teammates from BOCES recently captured the state championship for their promotional bulletin board design at a statewide competition held in Syracuse. Competing against 18 other schools from across New York, Nataniela’s team impressed the judges with their creativity and design skills.

As part of the Art/Visual Design program at the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center at BOCES, Nataniela has demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication. The team’s victory at the state level has earned them a spot at the national competition, which will take place in Atlanta later this year.

Congratulations to Nataniela and her team on this exciting achievement.
 

 

Date Added: 4/28/2025

Ward Melville’s Claudine Weiner Honored With Outstanding Alumni Award

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Congratulations to Ward Melville High School’s Claudine Weiner, who was recently recognized with the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.

Mrs. Weiner has served the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ for many years as both an athletic trainer and a science teacher, demonstrating exceptional dedication to her students and athletes. Her passion and commitment have made a lasting impact in the classroom and on the athletic fields.

The district proudly celebrates this well-deserved honor and thanks Mrs. Weiner for her continued service to the school community and the athletic training profession.

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