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Roslyn Board of Education Members Sworn In
Michael Levine, David Seinfeld, and David Dubner took the oath of office as Board Trustees at the July 2, 2024, Roslyn BOE meeting. Meryl Ben-Levy was appointed Board President and Michael Levine was appointed Board Vice-President. The full board now consists of President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Vice President Michael Levine, and trustees David Dubner, Alison Gilbert, Robert Koonin, Leigh Minsky, and David Seinfeld. Also sworn in for the 24-25 school year were Superintendent Allison Brown, District Clerk Nancy Carney Jones, Treasurer Winsome Ware, and Assistant Treasurer Ed Joyce.
Roslyn School District Announces New Roles & Appointments for 24-25 School Year
The Roslyn School District is pleased to announce several new roles and appointments for the 24-25 school year. Harbor Hill Elementary School Assistant Principal Justin Gabrus will transition to the role of Assistant Principal at Roslyn Middle School. Mr. Gabrus joined the district in 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Education from SUNY Old Westbury, and his Master of Science at Touro College. He also holds several certifications, including, School Building Leadership, Childhood Education, and Literacy.
New York schools must notify parents ahead of lockdown drills, under newly amended rules
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York education officials are mandating that schools develop procedures to notify parents at least a week in advance of lockdown drills.The change is part of new regulations set to take effect in 2024-25 requiring that the drills be conducted in “a trauma-informed, developmentally and age-appropriate manner,” according to the amended rules adopted by the state’s Board of Regents on Monday.To some advocates and lawmakers who for years have sought changes in lockdown drill requirements out of concerns about their impact on student mental health,...
Mort Zuckerman pausing millions in donations to Columbia University
Mort Zuckerman, the billionaire owner of U.S. News & World Report and former owner of the New York Daily News, put a hold on his donations to Columbia University, after giving “a significant minority percentage” of the $200 million he pledged to create a Mind Brain Behavior Institute, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Westhill HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan
Santos Eujedo Perez, exact age not provided, of Stamford, was found dead Tuesday, July 9, in New Canaan in a wooded area after working at a construction site. Perez, a quiet but friendly Westhill High School student, was reported missing by family on Monday, July 8, according to the New Cannan Police.
Short on students, Reform Judaism’s seminary introduces remote ordination program
Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, the flagship rabbinical school of Reform Judaism, will allow students to pursue ordination remotely, the school announced Tuesday, part of a program overhaul that aims to reverse plummeting enrollment. Beginning in 2025, HUC will offer two ordination tracks — one based at its New York and Los Angeles campuses,...
Greenwich High School all-state football player, incoming senior Peter Vomvolakis announces his commitment to the United States Naval Academy
The annual Army-Navy college football game was a matchup that Peter Vomvolakis grew up watching and soon, the Greenwich High School incoming senior will be a part of the storied rivalry. Vomvolakis, a two-time New Haven Register First Team All-State player and two-time All-FCIAC First Team selection, announced his decision...
Dean Who Shepherded NY Studio School’s Signature Drawing Marathon Retires
At the beginning of this month, the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture announced that British-born artist Graham Nickson had retired from his position as dean of the Manhattan art school after 36 years. During his longtime tenure, Nickson was a champion of drawing and comprehensive arts education, having established the Studio School’s celebrated Drawing Marathon in 1988 and its Master of Fine Arts program in 2004.
3 Assistant Principals Named in South Huntington
The South Huntington School District has appointed three new assistant principals for Stimson Middle School. Elizabeth Keating will be assistant principal for the main office, which means she’ll work closely with the principal and handle a lot of the day-to-day running of a large building, Read More ...
Bethpage Board Of Education Reorganizes For The 2024-25 School Year
The Bethpage Union Free School District’s Board of Education held its first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year on July 9, which began with the swearing in of re-elected trustees James McGlynn and Sandy Watson. Superintendent David Schneider also took the oath of office. The board selected its officers...
Plainview Chamber Awards Annual Scholarships
On June 10th, the POB Chamber of Commerce was delighted to present three scholarships to deserving students during POB JFK High School’s annual awards night. These students earned their awards by writing an outstanding essay on two different topics established by the chamber. Lily Taylor received the chamber’s $1,000...
Parkinson succeeds Vogt on Hudson County Schools of Technology board
West New York Revenue and Finance Commissioner Adam Parkinson, also a principal at Public School No. 5, was named to the volunteer Hudson County Schools of Technology board on Thursday, succeeding Julietta Vogt. “I am looking forward to working with the school board members and educators of the Hudson County...
Tiverton’s Daryl Johnson makes Dean’s List at Purchase College
Daryl Johnson, a Tiverton resident, has been named to the Dean’s List at Purchase College for the Spring 2024 semester. Johnson is currently studying Psychology. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a GPA of 3.5 for bachelor’s arts and science programs or 3.75 for bachelor’s fine arts and music performance programs. They must also take at least 12 credit hours.
SUNY Purchase recognized in 2025 edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges
PURCHASE – SUNY Purchase has been selected to be included in the 2025 edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, which includes profiles of more than 300 of the “best and most interesting colleges in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.”. According to the description in the 2025...
Greenwich Alliance AVID Transition to College Program: “They prepare you so well!”
This summer the Greenwich Alliance for Education is in the midst of their second Transition to College, “T2C,” workshop series for AVID students. AVID, short for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college-readiness system designed to close the achievement gap and promote equity and access in education. The...
From Classical to Modern Pop Music, New GHS Club Unites Players in the Joy of Piano
With nearly 3,000 students, Greenwich High School is home to many talented musicians. If you happen to pass by the school’s chorus room, you might be lucky enough to hear the sound of piano music. This music comes from the school’s Piano Club, which meets once every 8 days to practice together.
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