Stagecoach Elementary School teacher Elaina Fein’s third-grade class recently received 12 Hess trucks along with the Hess toy truck STEM curriculum guide to use as classroom STEM learning tools. The award of the trucks and curriculum guide was the result of Ms. Fein’s successful application to
Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District Port Jefferson’s Earl L. Vandermeulen High School has earned the College Board Advanced Placement Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. The school is among those who have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses. “We’re excited to
Photos courtesy of Elwood School District At the Elwood School District Board of Education’s Jan. 12 meeting, Assemblyman Steve Stern was recognized for his continued attention to the needs of the district. “Assemblyman Stern has been a wonderful supporter of the Elwood School District and our students,” Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert said. “For many years […]
Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District For the first time, Merrimac Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District published a building newspaper. The student publication called, Magic Minutes, highlights the happenings within Merrimac Elementary School, as well as features with teachers and staff members. It is created by students in the newspaper
Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District For 30 years, Nassau County crossing guard Cheryl Schollp helped youngsters safely navigate their way to Seaford Harbor Elementary School from her post at the corner of Neptune Avenue and Bayview Street. “Ms. Cheryl” or “Ms. Sherry” as she was known to students, retired on Jan. 20 and […]
Couples have been commemorating their love for one another in February for quite some time. Couples may go about such celebrating in their own unique ways, but it’s not uncommon to focus on a night out on the town. Valentine’s Day is a busy holiday for many businesses, but especially so at restaurants and other […]
Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of Valentine’s Day, as chocolates and cakes are given and consumed in abundance. French macarons are a great sweet for amateur bakers to add to their Valentine’s Day repertoire. Making macarons often is a labor of […]
Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Bellmore-Merrick’s Sanford H. Calhoun High School girls track team clinched their fifth consecutive conference title on Jan. 18. “The girls knew this year was going to be tougher than average coming into their conference championship,” said coach Joseph Migliano. “All the pressure and eyes around Nassau