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Pickleball’s Popularity Reaches Lockhart In Massapequa

LIMG January 11, 2024

Pictured: Lockhart Elementary School fifth graders have been enjoying a new pickleball unit in physical education classes. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District The pickleball craze has come to Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Students are enjoying the

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North Babylon Senior Honored In Essay Contest

LIMG January 11, 2024

Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District North Babylon High School senior Muskan Malik was named a runner-up in the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, presented by Optimum in partnership with TelevisaUnivision. Representatives from Optimum, along with New York State Senator Monica Martinez and North Babylon administrators were on hand to present him with his

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Town Board Recognizes Hicksville Resident For Charity Model Train Show

LIMG January 11, 2024

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board recognized Joel Berse, of Trainville Hobby Depot in Hicksville, for his community contributions in coordinating several model train shows every year which support worthwhile causes. This year, the beneficiary was the Oyster Bay Rail Road Museum, whose mission is to heighten awareness, […]

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West Babylon Senior Named Coca-Cola Semifinalist

LIMG January 11, 2024

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District West Babylon Senior High School senior Kenneth Miller has been selected as one of 20 semifinalists on Long Island in the annual 2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. More than 1,500 semifinalists were named nationwide for their leadership skills, academic achievements and community service. This spring, Coca-Cola will choose 150

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Rocky Point Students Pledge To Speak Up

LIMG January 9, 2024

Pictured: Rocky Point Middle School students and their “See Something, Say Something” awareness mural. Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District Rocky Point Middle School students have started 2024 on a positive note. The students participated in a “See Something, Say Something” awareness campaign and took a pledge to speak up and help empower […]

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Massapequa Middle School Artists Make A Face

LIMG January 9, 2024

Pictured: Nick LoGiudice, left, and Christian Pepe enjoyed making their abstract pattern faces. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Creative expression is the hallmark of the boo-face project, an annual artistic endeavor for seventh graders at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District. Students bring together all of the elements and principles

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Smithtown High School West Girls Lacrosse Team Gives Back

LIMG January 9, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD The Smithtown West girls varsity lacrosse team coordinated efforts with the local Smithtown Food Pantry and collected needed items and food in time for the holiday season. Some of the team members delivered the items during the holiday break to the pantry.

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North Bellmore’s Saw Mill Students Welcomed Back With A Tale Of Tradition

LIMG January 9, 2024

Pictured: Friday, Jan. 5 was a spirit day at Saw Mill Road Elementary School, which featured a principal’s read aloud. Joining students are Assistant Principal Daniel Madden, left, Principal Jeffrey Rosof and Superintendent Marie Testa. Photo courtesy of the North Bellmore School District The first Friday of every month is a special occasion at Saw […]