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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...
North Shore Eighth-Graders Move Up To High School
Congratulations to all the North Shore Middle School eighth graders who graduated on June 25, 2024. At the ceremony, principal Dr. Ryan O’Hara took the stage and welcomed his students as well as all of their loving parents and family members to the Moving On ceremony in the North Shore High School Theatre. Then Principal O’Hara stated how proud he was of all his eighth-graders.
Work to start this month at St. Agnes
Work on the forthcoming 659-seat public high school at the site of the former St. Agnes Academic High School in College Point is set to begin early this month, the School Construction Authority said in a letter to community members last Thursday. In the letter, a copy of which was...
Supporting An Inclusive Playground At East Lake In Massapequa
Striving to make the playground more inclusive for all students at East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, the debut of a say and play board was the culmination of months of planning by administrators, faculty and staff. The large board, adjacent to the playground, was customized for...
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine, according to a Patch report. Students can earn access to the machine, stocked with free books, by demonstrating positive behaviors aligned with the school's PAWS program (Practice Respect, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, Safety Matters).
Herricks High School Spring Sports Wrap-Up
Here is your wrap-up to Herricks Highlander Spring Sports 2024. It’s been a little while since the Highlander’s baseball team made the playoffs and unfortunately, this year was no different. The boys went 2-13 in league games, there were some ugly games, but this team can be competitive next year. A lot of great underclassmen talent is on its way up and the returning players should help this team win some games next season.
East Williston Board Of Education Honors Parents
The East Williston Board of Education and administrators recognized several parents for their outstanding work and involvement with the PTO throughout the school year. During the June 10 meeting, they expressed their gratitude towards Margarita Daskalakis, Corrin Dunn, Cristina Kennedy, Susan Marasco, Michelle Mazur-Groskopf, Sarah Mizrahi, Amy Nizzo, Sharon Piscopia, Bernadette Quinn, Chuck Santarelli and Jessica Whitehill.
Theone Rinaudo Closes the Curtain on Teaching
Chemistry teacher Theone Rinaudo is retiring after teaching for 25 years in the Jericho School District and 40 years in her career. Prior to teaching at Jericho, Ms. Rinaudo taught for 10 years at H. Frank Carey High School and 5 years at St. Andrews. Ms. Rinaudo said that initially...
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Honors Scholarship Recipients
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently presented County Proclamations to three graduating seniors who were recipients of the competitive Deer Park Sons of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge Scholarship Awards. The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park is a community organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture, heritage, and...
Board Of Education Members Retire
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District’s Board of Education meeting on June 19 celebrated the dedication and hard work of this year’s retirees. The meeting was held in the Oyster Bay High School auditorium, and members of the community were encouraged to come join in on the celebration.
Congratulations, Ward Melville High School Class Of 2024!
Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District. Members of the Class of 2024 proudly gathered at Ward Melville High School one final time to celebrate their graduation. Students marched out in front of the building as their family and friends applauded them and the honors orchestra played “Pomp and Circumstance.” The processional was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
LIMEHOF Awards Local Student Scholarships
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently awarded Ten $1000 scholarships to ten graduating students from across Long Island. Also, for the second year in a row a Pat DeRosa Memorial Scholarship was awarded in memory of LIMEHOF inductee Pat DeRosa. The 2024 LIMEHOF Scholarship winners...
Education, Martial Arts Center Opens in Huntington
The New Energy Education center has expanded from Syosset into Huntington, opening at 391 W Jericho Turnpike. When you enter the new center, which offers a wide range of academic programs as well as martial arts, you are greeted by a wall of trophies from Read More ...
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.
Tips for avoiding summer learning loss
With summer break underway, Queens parents are enjoying having their kids at home but may be wondering how to keep them entertained and ensure that they maintain the academic gains they made this past academic year. You’ve all probably heard of the “summer slide,” when students can lose up to...
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