MIDDLE COUNTRY SCHOOLS, NEW YORK (OCTOBER 2026) — Newfield High School, in the Middle Country Central
School District, celebrated school pride with a homecoming dance, a spirited
parade, grade-level student performances, and an exciting Wolverines football
game, bringing the school community together in a showcase of unity.
Held on Saturday, October 24, the homecoming parade featured performances by
the Newfield High School marching band, cheerleaders, kickline team, NHS
Thespians, NHS varsity cheer, NHS junior varsity cheer, the combined middle
school kickline team, Selden Middle School cheer, and the Middle Country
Wildcats cheer. Students from each grade level—the freshman, sophomore,
junior, and senior classes—presented skits that highlighted their
creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
The Newfield High School Wolverines varsity football team defeated previously
undefeated Commack High School to secure a spot in the postseason. During the
parade, Jocelyn Krill and Aidan Velasquez, of the Homecoming 1st court; Jasmine
Farrugia and Jada Matthias, of the Homecoming 2nd court; and Jocelyn Washington
and Matthew Sheridan, of Homecoming Royalty; and grand marshal Lauren Mangine
waved to onlookers.
The celebration kicked off on Friday, October 23 with the homecoming dance,
where students gathered in a beautifully decorated gymnasium to enjoy an
evening with classmates. From the dance to the football game, Newfield High
School’s homecoming celebration celebrated school traditions and demonstrated
its continued commitment to supporting students and bringing the community
together.
For more
information regarding the Middle Country Central School District and its
students’ many achievements, please visit the District’s website: https://www.mccsd.net/.