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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...
Look Out World, 12-year-old ‘Progidy’Graduates from High School and Heads to College for Double Major
12-year-old Suborno Bari has graduated from high school, completing just grades 10 and 12 when all was said and done, skipping 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades in the process. He is the youngest-ever scholar to graduate from Malverne High School in Malverne, New York, but despite his stratospheric...
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. […]
Division Avenue High School Class of 2024 crosses the stage
More than a decade of lessons, achievements and connections were represented in a single unforgettable moment as the Division Avenue High School Class of 2024 crossed the stage and became graduates at the Hofstra University David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on June 22. Cheers rang out from the...
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...
Disinvestment in the Future: The Budget Cut Cost to Early Childhood Education
At the beginning of June, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the restoration of funding to several education programs in his Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget. This included $75M in funding for the “hold harmless” funding pot, which aims to fix decreasing attendance. He also restored $20M in funding for the Summer Rising program, the free city summer cap for elementary and middle school students. Additionally, he restored $32M in funds that were used for initiatives previously paid for by COVID-19 stimulus funds.
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...
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...
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...
Hicksville Middle School students celebrate moving up
Hicksville Middle School eighth graders celebrated their advancement to high school with a strolling celebration on June 26 on the front lawn of the school. The event kicked off with Hicksville Middle School Assistant Principal Vinh Nguyen-Horan welcoming students and families and wishing them good luck as they continue their educational journey.
JFK High School holds commencement for Class of 2024
On June 23, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School celebrated its 33rd annual commencement ceremony at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center. Dressed in blue caps and gowns, the senior class marched onto the floor as the symphonic band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” under the direction of Mr. Brian Carter.
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...
Hicksville High School celebrates the Class of 2024
Hicksville High School graduates made their way to the school’s athletic field on June 22 as “Pomp and Circumstance” played and cheers from family and friends filled the air. The commencement ceremony kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal Raymond Williams was the first to welcome...
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.
Syosset student earns prestigious BOCES award
Ava Pacicca of Syosset, who attends the Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school, earned the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award this year. The award celebrates a variety of Ms. Pacicca’s remarkable attributes including passion, perseverance, enthusiasm, outstanding character, scholarship and a willingness to help others. She was honored for the achievement by administrators and members of the Nassau BOCES Board during a special awards ceremony this spring.
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...
National Dance Institute Presents ‘Earth’s Song’
Featuring Queens public school children, National Dance Institute’s (NDI) highly anticipated 2024 Event of the Year, “Earth’s Song,” took place from June 15th to June 18th at NYU Skirball in Manhattan. This extraordinary event showcased the talents of over 150 children from New York City schools, including Queens schools PS 123, PS 161 and PS 33, in a series of captivating performances celebrating our planet’s natural wonders and addressing urgent environmental issues.
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...
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...
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