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Board moves ahead with a JROTC program at Whitman
What happened
On March 4, 2026 the board approved applying to the U.S. Army for a Junior ROTC unit at Walt Whitman High School. The district chose the subsidized model, so federal money covers most instructor and uniform costs. The earliest start is 2027-28.
Why it matters to families
It would add an optional leadership class and activities. Some residents oppose it; the district held a community forum on Aug. 18 and plans another.
The evidence
The March 4 recording describes the approval. The March 25 recording shows a resident objecting. The Aug. 19 recording reports about 30-40 people at the first information session.
The source
March 4, 2026 Board of Education meeting (YouTube recording)See the full record for South Huntington Union Free School District.
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