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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...
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...
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...
Tearjerker video shows NYC fifth graders ‘clap out’ 93-year-old neighbor: ‘We love Claire’
This video never gets old. A 93-year-old woman who has spent years waving and blowing kisses to kids at the Staten Island school across from her home was left speechless last week when graduating fifth graders gave her an unforgettable farewell that’s made the rounds in a touching social media clip. Claire Moccia was overcome with emotion when she emerged from her house last Wednesday to find the scores of children she has watched grow up lining the street outside PS42R-The Eltingville School for their traditional “clap out” ceremony as they chanted “we love Claire.” “I love those children from kindergarten to graduation,”...
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.
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...
Saying Goodbye to the Bronx Science Senior Class of 2024
The quintessential high school experience revolves around the rigorous courses you dwell over all night, the various clubs and sports you participate in, and the friends you make along this riveting journey. Four years is a long time… And for Bronx Science’s Class of 2024, this high school experience has now come to an end.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Parents Honored by East Williston Board of Education
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. The district is grateful for all they do, recognizing that their contributions extend far beyond the confines of the classroom, impacting the lives of every child and family. Their unwavering commitment, whether through organizing events, fundraising or providing essential resources, has left an indelible mark on the school community.
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...
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...
Congratulations, Ward Melville High School Class of 2024
Members of the Class of 2024 proudly gathered at Ward Melville High School one final time to celebrate their graduation Sunday, June 30. 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.”
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