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NYC public schools chancellor eyes cell phone ban, calling devices a ‘real distraction in schools’
A cell phone ban for New York City public schools could be implemented for the coming schoolyear, Chancellor David Banks said during an interview with ABC News on Sunday. Banks told ABC’s Bill Ritter that he’s thinking about the issue “very seriously” and has been engaging with parents, teachers and even students on the subject.
Historic Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn faces closure; community rallies to save it
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Shulamith of Brooklyn, a 95-year-old Jewish girls’ school with a rich legacy, is on the brink of closure, sparking a community-wide effort to save the beloved educational institution. The school, which has been a pillar in the community for generations, now needs $1 million in donations to keep its doors open. […]
Two students inducted as Fellows in My Brother's Keeper
Jaden Eccelston and Aaron Osorio, Uniondale High School students who are going into their senior year, were recently inducted as fellows into the seventh class of My Brother’s Keeper. The dedication of the two students towards achieving their goals and being a voice for their peers earned them their...
Schools: Graduations; Audit; Museum Student Support
A state audit found that the Half Hollow Hills District did not always appropriately track, inventory and safeguard IT equipment and IT department staff did not maintain complete inventory records. As a result, district officials cannot assure taxpayers that all IT equipment is adequately accounted Read More ...
Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx set to close, leaving families scrambling
BRONX - Parents and students at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx are faced with an unexpected summer project…searching for a new high school to go to. The school announced that it would not reopen in the fall. "It is with a heavy heart that a decision has...
RVC schools celebrate moving up day
Moving up day is a time-honored tradition in the Rockville Centre School District that signifies a pivotal moment in a student’s academic progress as they “move up” from one school to the next. Students in the eighth-grade class at South Side Middle School celebrated the next phase...
Freeport High School Celebrates 575 Graduates at 131st Commencement Ceremony
Freeport Public Schools celebrated 575 graduating seniors at the 131st Freeport High School commencement ceremony on June 22 at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. The event commenced with the high school symphonic band playing “Pomp and Circumstance” as district administrators, members of the Board of...
Senior Spirit: Bronx Science Class of 2024 Seniors Showcase Their College Choices
During their senior year, Bronx Science students have one thing on their minds — where their future will lead. On College Commitment Day, seniors gathered to show off what college they committed to in the fall of 2024 by wearing their college merchandise. All across the school, you could see seniors proudly displaying their college choices. Many of them wore sweatshirts, shirts, or even dressed in their college’s merchandise from head to toe. While applying their sense of fashion, they showed their enthusiasm in embarking on a new journey in their life, starting this fall.
Farmingdale State College announces new president
Farmingdale State College has announced Dr. Robert S. Prezant has been appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees to serve as the 10th President of the College, effective August 14. He will succeed President John S. Nader, PhD, who announced his retirement last year. “I am both humbled and honored...
Oceanside’s John Punnachalil wins Camden Conference essay contest
“The government of India would be wise to study the words of this year's winners of the Bill Taylor Essay Contest: John Punnachalil of Oceanside High School, Artur Savchii of Gould Academy, and Shreyassu Handral of Brewer High School,” said Camden Conference, in a news release. The essays, based...
Foundation Honors 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarship Recipients
This past Tuesday evening, the Tribute and Honor Foundation proudly presented the 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarships to Glen Cove High School graduates Mark LaRocca and Ruben Martinez. These outstanding individuals, who have committed to serving their country by joining the military, were each honored with a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation in acknowledgment of their commitment and patriotism. The award ceremony, emphasizing the importance of community and service, was a touching event attended by many dignitaries and community leaders.
Endless opportunities for Wantagh’s Class of 2024
Under the golden sun on the Wantagh High School turf field, seniors marked a milestone as they turned their tassels and officially became graduates during the 69th annual commencement ceremony on June 21. The Class of 2024 processed onto the field to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” while Michael...
New Elmont education board trustees aim to increase transparency
Newly elected Elmont school district education board trustees Lynette Battle and Dwayne Palmer took their seats after being sworn in during the board’s reorganization meeting July 1. Battle and Palmer are two of three trustees elected on May 21 during the school district’s budget vote. Trecia Wong, the third...
Uniondale High School celebrates graduates
Uniondale High School students celebrated their graduation, closing this chapter of their lives and preparing to move on to the next. The ceremony, held at Hofstra University on June 29, included speeches from influential school professionals that celebrated all of the students’ achievements. “This is black and brown excellence...
Elmont Memorial High School Class of 2024 graduates
Graduating seniors in the Elmont Memorial High School Class of 2024 grabbed their diplomas and stepped a foot into the future on June 30 at Hofstra University. The graduating classmates congratulated each other on the milestone accomplishment last weekend, as administrative leadership from the Sewanhaka school district, Elmont Memorial leadership, school staff, friends and family cheered them on.
Meet West Hempstead’s valedictorian and salutatorian
Aden Palmer and Eduardo Leon Lotero have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of West Hempstead Secondary School. Aden Palmer successfully achieved his goal of becoming valedictorian of West Hempstead High School’s Class of 2024. “It’s something I worked toward specifically,” Palmer said. “It’s an achievement I will never...
Vally Stream Highlights: Class of 2024 Graduation
They came by the dozens — families, teachers, and alumni — to watch this year’s graduating Valley Stream seniors walk the stage and be handed their diplomas. The district’s trio of high schools — North, Central, and South — each held their ceremony last week, marking the final and most significant milestone of the Class of 2024 with the familiar fanfare of previous years.
Sewanhaka High Class of 2024 celebrates milestone accomplishment
Sewanhaka High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated its graduation at Hofstra University on June 30. Friends, family, school staff, leadership and administrative leadership gathered at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex last weekend to celebrate the milestone as a community. Senior class president Matthew Cruz reminisced with...
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