Once again, South High School has been honored by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as a recipient of the 2023–24 School of Distinction Award. South High is one of 20 high schools in Nassau County to receive this honor, which requires that 100% of a school’s varsity teams qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team award during their respective season.

A total of 114 schools across New York State earned the School of Distinction Award for the 2023–24 school year. An additional 226 schools earned the School of Excellence Award, which requires that 75% of a school’s varsity teams qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team award.

“The efforts made by student-athletes in the classroom are paramount to their success in the athletic arena, and beyond their high school days,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “We are proud of those who put in the work as ‘student’ and ‘athlete’, as well as the growth in both of School of Excellence and Distinction recognition.”

South High Athletic Director Don Herr accepted this award on behalf of the school during a regional NYSPHSAA meeting. Pictured above, Mr. Herr is joined by South High Interim Principal Adam Hopkins, District Director of Health, Phys Ed and Athletics David Zawatson, and Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert.