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Farmingdale Teen Named Student Of The Quarter By Nassau BOCES

LIMG December 29, 2022

Ralph Burney (center) of Farmingdale is congratulated on being named Student of the Quarter by (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton and Assistant Principal Daniel Cava.  Ralph Burney from the Farmingdale UFSD was named Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and

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Holiday Celebration For First Graders At Amityville’s Northwest Elementary School

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District First graders in Margaret Brooks’ class at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville took part in several holiday activities on Dec. 22. Students, joined by teachers and parents, wore decorative holiday clothes and headwear as they participated in different stations throughout the classroom. Activities included

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Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Joins with Kiwanis Club, Locust Valley and Sea Cliff FD Officials To Celebrate Donation Of Pediatric AED Kits

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos by Peter M. Budraitis A local community leader and philanthropist celebrated the season of giving by equipping local first responders with essential tools they can use to save lives all throughout the New Year. On Friday, Dec. 23, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) joined with John C. Lalena, member of […]

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Bethpage Students Strengthen Their Computer Science Skills During Hour Of Code

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Elementary students throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District put their coding skills to the test during the district’s seventh annual Hour of Code event on Dec. 22. All students in grades 3-5 from Central Boulevard, Charles Campagne and Kramer Lane elementary schools participated in their […]

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East Islip High School Ensembles Pay Musical Visit To Middle School

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s orchestra and choral student-musicians visited East Islip Middle School on Dec. 22 to “bridge the gap” between buildings by engaging in musical activities and mentoring the younger students. The high school orchestra played holiday carols side-by-side with the middle school’s eighth-grade orchestra. “It

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Great Neck Road’s Winter Wonderland Of Activities

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District had its gymnasium transformed into a winter wonderland for students to enjoy during their physical education periods. In the week leading up to winter recess, students participated in different winter-themed activities during their physical education classes.

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Deer Park Welcomes 74 New National Honor Society Members

LIMG December 28, 2022

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park High School recently welcomed 74 new members at its 61st annual National Honor Society induction ceremony. Class of 2023 valedictorian Sophia Zorakhs led the pledge of allegiance, while NHS President Ryan Klivansky administered the society’s pledge to the inductees. “Tonight is a culmination of hard work […]

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East Meadow Students Spread Holiday Cheer Through Music

LIMG December 27, 2022

Photos courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District Students throughout the East Meadow School District put on a festive musical performance during the board of education’s Dec. 21 meeting. Under the stage lights at East Meadow High School’s auditorium, students from the district’s schools performed holiday music under the direction of their music […]

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Ward Melville Students Take The Court In Annual Volleyball Tournament

LIMG December 27, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Juniors and seniors at Ward Melville High School in the Three Village Central School District faced off against one another during the annual holiday volleyball tournament. The tournament is the culmination of the volleyball unit in physical education. Throughout the unit, students sharpen their volleyball skills

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Massapequa’s Lockhart Students Make Wishes Come True

LIMG December 27, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District It was another very successful year for the annual Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Students and staff collectively raised more than $9,500, which will grant wishes to three children. The 34th annual Make-A-Wish concert on Dec. 23 featured musical