Half Hollow Hills Central School District (#5) is located in Dix Hills and Melville, New York. The district includes parts of both Huntington and Babylon townships. The school district contains eleven schools (seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools). The current superintendent of schools is Mrs. Kelly Fallon.
The district continues to annually have large population increases due to extensive development within its borders. As a result, most of the schools have recently undergone expansions to accommodate additional students.
Read more about Half Hollow Hills Central School District: Schools, High School East, High School West, Candlewood Middle School, West Hollow Middle School, District Programs, Central Office, Notable Alumni
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