On May 4, 2017, the HCT held its annual celebration honoring teachers who are retiring and teachers who are completing their twentieth year of service. The party took place at Domenico’s of Levittown and was attended by 86 active members and HCT retirees. Retiring teachers each received the gift of…
by Justina Ketyer and Kyrstin Stehle Members of the ME Committee delivered 125 gift bags to the residents of the Northport VA Medical Center last week. This marks the second time HCT has completed this program which we call “Valentines for Veterans.” The bags contained items from the hospital’s wish…
Taking a Stand Against Violence Against Women #orangetheworld On Friday, December 9th HCT members wore orange to work in order to take a stand against violence against women. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United Nations encouraged all to…
Just last spring Hicksville’s art educator, Diana Germinario was recognized when one of her students won first place for her watercolor painting in a state-wide Arbor Day poster contest. Well, Diana’s done it again! This time however, Diana entered some of her students’ artwork in the 2016 NYS Recycles! poster…
Did you know that tens of thousands of children on Long Island are at risk of hunger? So the Hicksville Congress of Teachers held a food drive on behalf of Island Harvest on Superintendent’s Conference Day, Tuesday, November 8th at Hicksville High School. Members contributed canned items, whole wheat pasta…
On Friday, October 21, 2016 the HCT hosted its third annual “Upscale Cocktail Party” at Jewel Restaurant. The event was the brainchild of the Member Engagement Committee, in an effort to offer the HCT members and their families increased opportunities to socialize in settings outside of work. Approximately 40 HCT…
“Pink-Out Day” was held in each of our nine schools. On Friday, October 14, 2016, HCT members demonstrated their dedication and commitment to helping the American Cancer Society fight for every life threatened by breast cancer by wearing pink to school. As each educator made a donation to the American…