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Wantagh Elementary Engineers Have A Stroke Of Genius

Pictured: Fifth graders were proud to show off their 16-hold course at the first Mini-Golf Open. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders became the designers for a game they are likely familiar with from their family vacations. In the collaborative physical education and STEAM class project, students create a […]
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North Babylon Honored Again As Best Community For Music

North Babylon School District has been recognized as a “Best Community for Music” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This distinguished honor is awarded to school districts across the nation that demonstrate outstanding efforts and commitment to providing access to music education for all students. “This is the 16th time North Babylon
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Association For Mental Health And Wellness Awarded $20,000 Eco-Sposure Grant For Outdoor Mental Health Programming

A partnership between L.L.Bean (www.llbean.com) and Mental Health America (www.mhanational.org), prioritized the power of going outside with 5 grant awards of $20,000 each to select not for profit agencies. Funding will provide for the development of innovative outdoor programs that supports and improves mental well-being while fostering connection and inclusion through
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Harding Avenue Students Learn The Wonders Of Weather

Pictured: This month, News 12 Long Island meteorologist Rich Hoffman visited first grade students in Leighann Hollweg’s class at Harding Avenue Elementary School to discuss weather and the ways it impacts everyday life. Photo courtesy of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District This month, News 12 Long Island meteorologist Rich Hoffman visited first grade students […]
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Minnesauke Supports Pet Supply Drive

Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District The Minnesauke Elementary School Student Council participated in a drive to collect donations of pet food, toys and comfort items for pets in need. Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn helped organize the drive and visited Minnesauke to pick up the donations. She thanked the students and […]
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Port Jefferson Students Experience The Judicial Process

Pictured: Students in Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s criminal justice class. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District Students in Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s criminal justice class got a firsthand look at the Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip. The students witnessed the county’s drug prevention program and listened as a judge […]
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Students Become Teachers At Parent Band Night

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Sachem Central School District students stepped into the role of teachers during the district’s first Parent Band Night at Chippewa Elementary School. Teachers and parents were taught to play instruments by their children and High School East members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. They participated in […]