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Wantagh Student Leaders Promote Autism Acceptance

LIMG April 11, 2024

Pictured: Officers and representatives from the General Organization at Wantagh High School created a large display for Autism Awareness Month, focusing on acceptance. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District April is Autism Awareness Month but at Wantagh High School, awareness has been

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Wantagh Drama Club To Stage “Jekyll & Hyde”

LIMG March 28, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District The struggle between good and evil comes to life on the Wantagh High School stage as the drama club presents “Jekyll & Hyde” beginning April 12. There will be four performances of the show based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson. A cast of 30 students […]

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Budding Authors Find Inspiration At Wantagh High School

LIMG March 25, 2024

Pictured: Author Lawrence Dupkin, center, a former custodian at Wantagh High School, spoke to juniors about his book, “Jeb on the Farm.” Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District Juniors at Wantagh High School are learning what it takes to be successful authors. As they venture into children’s book writing, they got advice from someone […]

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Wantagh Celebrates Its Multilingual Seniors

LIMG March 11, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District Six students from Wantagh High School’s Class of 2024 will graduate in June with the Seal of Biliteracy, representing their commitment to the mastery of multiple languages. Wantagh High School began awarding the Seal of Biliteracy since 2018. The designation recognizes students who have demonstrated mastery of English […]

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Kind-hearted Students Make A Positive Impact In Wantagh

LIMG February 12, 2024

Pictured: Students from Morgan’s Message and the Physical Education Leaders club at Wantagh High School organized activities for P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 9. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District The joy was noticeable at Wantagh High School on Feb. 9 as the school celebrated P.S. I Love You Day, an initiative […]

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Wantagh Science Olympians Gear Up For Regional Tournament

LIMG January 17, 2024

Pictured: Students from Wantagh High School’s Science Olympiad team, with adviser Rich Colavita, spend time afterschool several days a week preparing for the upcoming regional competition on Feb. 3. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Aspiring scientists from eastern Nassau County will come together in a few weeks at the regional Science Olympiad competition,

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Wantagh Students And Staff Share Enthusiasm For New Year

LIMG September 6, 2023

Pictured: Students streamed off the buses for the first day at Wantagh Middle School. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District “Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as the 2023-24 school year began on Sept. 5. […]

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Wantagh Student Earns Prestigious Service Award

LIMG July 6, 2023

Pictured: Wantagh High School rising senior Madeline Rose recently received the Nassau County District Attorney’s SHIELD award. Congratulating her are assistant principals Dr. Christopher Widmann, left, and Nick Pappas, and guidance counselor Marie Malafis. Madeline Rose, a rising senior at Wantagh High School, was recently named a recipient of the SHIELD Award from Nassau

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Wantagh Theater Duo Recognized At Roger Rees Awards

LIMG June 6, 2023

Pictured: Wantagh High School Principal Dr. Paul Guzzone, left, and theater teacher Dr. Kim Davis, right, congratulated theater students Abigail Ardelean and Anthony Lerro on their recognition from the Roger Rees Awards.  Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District Wantagh High School thespians Anthony Lerro and Abigail Ardelean were recognized in a prestigious theater

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Bonding With WWII Vets Is Life-Changing For Wantagh Students

LIMG April 28, 2023

Pictured: Ryan Horowitz accompanied his veteran through the museum’s different exhibits. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District For 20 Wantagh High School students, accompanying their country’s greatest heroes to the National World War II Museum was the honor of a lifetime. Juniors and seniors were paired with World War II veterans for a trip […]

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Take A Trip Under The Sea With “The Spongebob Musical”

LIMG March 29, 2023

Pictured: Cast members rehearse a musical number from the show. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Broadway hit “The SpongeBob Musical” makes its way to Wantagh High School, where the drama club will tell the tale of the fictional character who lives in a pineapple under the sea. There are four performances from March […]

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Wantagh High School Play Group Adds Some Holiday Flair

LIMG December 21, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Youngsters who attend Wantagh High School’s play group were in for a treat on Dec. 20, with a visit from some popular holiday characters. The Child Development class hosts a program for preschool-age children in the community every Tuesday and Thursday. There are morning and afternoon sessions, which […]