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Under The Big Top: Mills Pond Kindergartners Put On Circus Show

LIMG April 24, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Where else could parents see monkeys, horses, popcorn venders, clowns and trapeze artists, but the annual Mills Pond kindergarten circus. After preparing for several weeks, kindergartners put on a fantastic performance under the big top on April 19. Families and

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They’ve Got The Scoop At Massapequa’s Lockhart School

LIMG April 24, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District If you want to stay informed, check with the hard-working young reporters of the Lockhart Ledger. The fourth and fifth graders who comprise the staff of the student newspaper at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District are looking to keep their classmates in the know. The […]

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Ronkonkoma Middle School Plays Volleyball To Be DEZY Strong

LIMG April 24, 2024

Photo courtesy of Connetquot Central School District Ronkonkoma Middle School in the Connetquot Central School District hosted its third annual Dezy Strong Week during its physical education classes. In preparation for the week, students were shown a video, telling Matthew “Dezy” DiStefano’s story and were given information about his foundation. The Dezy Strong Foundation

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Team EVA Continues Running To Help Veterans

LIMG April 24, 2024

Eileen Shanahan, Founder of Warrior Ranch Foundation and Legislator Steven J. Fotteron  recognized Eva Casale who for her third time stopped at the Ranch in Calverton during her Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) 7 Marathons 7 Days in Suffolk County. Ms. Casale, a Glen Cove resident donated a kidney to a complete stranger in 2006 […]

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Copiague Chairperson Honored By NYS Council For Social Studies

LIMG April 24, 2024

Pictured: Copiague School District’s Social Studies Chairperson Michelle Penyy was recently named the recipient of the New York State Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Supervisor Award for 2023-2024. She is pictured with Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta.  Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Copiague School District’s Social

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Best School In The World? New Manor Book Says ‘Yes’!

LIMG April 24, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District Ask a student, teacher, staff member or anyone affiliated with Seaford Manor Elementary School and they will tell you that it’s simply the best school in the world. It may not be an official ranking, but it was the inspiration for a student-generated book. “Manor School: Best School […]

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Arrowhead Elementary School Walks For Autism Awareness

LIMG April 23, 2024

Pictured: Arrowhead Elementary School fundraised $1,095 to benefit various organizations that support autism awareness. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District The Arrowhead Elementary School community celebrated Autism Acceptance Month throughout April. The building held a kickoff assembly on April 8 to explain the many events the building would be

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South Country Board Of Education Recognizes Lego Robotics

LIMG April 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District During their April 17 meeting, the South Country Board of Education recognized members of the middle school Lego robotics team. Team members were presented with certificates of achievement for concluding their season with a first-place award in robot design. The team earned the award at the […]

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Suffolk County DA’s Office Brings Choices And Consequences Program To Connetquot High School

LIMG April 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Connetquot Central School District On April 19, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office held an important informational assembly titled, “Choices and Consequences: Exploring the Dynamics of Drunken, Drugged and Reckless Driving” at Connetquot High School. According to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, motor vehicle crashes are the

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Volunteers Create Magic For Students With Developmental Disabilities

LIMG April 23, 2024

Pictured: Volunteers from Smile Farms and From Tears to Cheers joined 1-800-Flowers to create beautiful floral arrangements for the Center for Developmental Disabilities Spring Fling dance, hosted by the Center’s 853 School. On Monday, April 22, 1-800-Flowers brought together people of all abilities to create beautiful floral arrangements for the Center for Developmental