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Oquenock Third Graders Show Off Their Green Thumbs

LIMG May 8, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Third graders in Mrs. Brush’s class at Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip School District are showing off their gardening skills this year. A few months ago, the students planted seeds in the school’s greenhouse. The students learned how to

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Connetquot’s Sofia Policano To Attend National Youth Leadership Forum For Engineering

LIMG May 8, 2023

Pictured: Connetquot High School sophomore Sofia Policano has been selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering and is pictured with (left) Connetquot High School Principal Michael Moran and Assistant Principal Brian Dolan. Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Connetquot High School sophomore Sofia Policano will join

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Crafts Lead The Way For Mother’s Day Gifts

LIMG May 7, 2023

Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely need some help from an adult. Youngsters […]

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How To Ensure A Relaxing Day For Mom This Mother’s Day

LIMG May 7, 2023

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she’s […]

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Learn The Meaning Behind Popular Mother’s Day Flowers

LIMG May 7, 2023

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may […]

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Farmingdale Medieval History Day Set For Saturday June 3rd, “On the Village Green”

LIMG May 5, 2023

Experience the Middle Ages: Fighting! Dancing! Arts! Crafts! The community is invited to attend Farmingdale Medieval History Day! The Canton of Lions End, in the Crown Province of Østgarðr returns to the Village Green in Farmingdale on Saturday June 3rd for the Third Annual Farmingdale Medieval History Day from 10am – 4pm, 361 Main Street. […]

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Bethpage Student Recognized In Environmental Poster Contest

LIMG May 5, 2023

Pictured: Central Boulevard fourth grader Dhruvika Khanna (bottom middle) won third place in the Our Town, Our Environment Poster Contest. Pictured with Central Boulevard Principal Dominique Siebert (left), teacher Doriann Furey (top middle) and assistant principal Julianne Inghilterra (right). Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage fourth

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Wantagh Honors Newly Tenured Teachers

LIMG May 5, 2023

Pictured: The Wantagh Board of Education and central administration honored its newly tenured educators on May 4. Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District A dozen educators from the Wantagh School District received tenure at the May 4 board of education meeting, a testament to their hard work over the past four years as well […]