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Sameer Thomas: Overcoming Small Stature to Excel as a High School Football RB Sensation
Do not let Lehman High School (Bronx) running back Sameer Thomas‘ size fool you. At 5-foot-7, 165 pounds, the rising senior rushed for a total of 1518 yards on 169 carries (8.95 per attempt) with 19 touchdowns in just eight games in the 2023-24 season. Those impressive numbers led...
Four Brooklyn High School Students Win Scholarships To Summer Acting Program
The Terry Knickerbocker Studio has awarded scholarships to four students from Brooklyn's Uncommon Charter High School to its Summer Acting Intensive for High School Students. The Studio's programs are typically focused on college-level or older students, including many professionals refining their craft throughout their careers. Yet, in order to engage the next generation of theatre artists, the Studio has added a two-week, intensive, conservatory-style program to enable high school students to hone their acting skills, cultivate their unique voices, and prepare for the future.
First day of 'Summer Rising' kicks off for students in New York City
Students in New York City may be on summer break -- but a unique combination of summer school and summer camp kicked off Tuesday for more than 100,000 students.The Summer Rising program is back in full force after some concerns that it would be brought down by budget cuts.New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks was at MS 210 in Ozone Park on Tuesday to help kick off the summer season of learning.The program is held across the five boroughs and the days consist of academics in the morning and then activities in the afternoon with community-based organizations.There were concerns...
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.
Teachers Call Out Principal on Toxic Environment at I.S. 347 in Bushwick
Intimidation. Toxic leadership. Disrespect. Retaliation. These sharp words were used to describe Principal Neyva Rivera at Bushwick's I.S. 347 School of Humanities, as teachers, staff, parents, students and even elected officials called for the removal of the principal during a Friday press conference in front of the school. Erika Meza,...
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.
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).
North Bergen High School Celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation
The stands at Bruin Stadium were filled with cheering supporters on Wednesday, June 26, as the Class of 2024 gathered on the field for their graduation ceremony from North Bergen High School. Mayor Nicholas Sacco congratulated the graduates and shared advice from his own academic journey. “I would like to...
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...
What's Next for the John Jay High School Class of 2024?
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - The John Jay High School Class of 2024 will be attending 116 different colleges across 30 states, Washington D.C., England, and Ireland! Alabama University of AlabamaCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Arizona Arizona State University California San Diego State University University of California University of Southern California Colorado University of Colorado University of Denver Connecticut Connecticut College Fairfield University Lincoln College of Technology Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University University of Connecticut Wesleyan University Western Connecticut State University Yale UniversityDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Delaware University of Delaware Florida Lynn University University of Florida University of Miami University of South Florida Georgia Emory University Savannah College of...
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...
Let’s Run Our Schools Together Book Tour
Are you frustrated about the way schools may be run today? Will your child. or grandchild be entering school soon?How do we help teachers help students. in public schools do their best? And why does it “take a village”. to raise a child? Learn about education ideas and helping...
From Classroom to Career: STEAM Initiatives Aim to Bridge The Career Gap
As the new middle school principal at Brooklyn Lab, I'm brimming with excitement about the future of our school. But this enthusiasm isn't built on empty promises. It's fueled by a vision where Brooklyn Lab becomes a beacon of STEAM education, empowering our scholars to not just dream big, but achieve extraordinary things.
Brooklyn Music School survives funding crisis after emergency campaign
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — AFTER AN EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER, Brooklyn Music School, a century-old Downtown Brooklyn institution, announced on Saturday that generous support from 500 community members, plus a $250,000 grant from New York Presbyterian and a gift from nonprofit Plus1 will allow the school to continue its programming for thousands of city kids. The school held a benefit concert last Wednesday to raise $100,000 after cuts to city and state budgets and rising costs led it to cancel the remainder of its June programming and furlough several key staff members.
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