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Friends and colleagues said that Joanna Commander has inspired high school athletes, teachers and administrators across Long Island.

Former Lynbrook athletic director is now a Hall of Famer

Former Lynbrook Athletic Director Joanna Commander has long been passionate about helping student-athletes, and her dedication and drive earned her a spot in the Nassau County High School Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2020. more

By Mike Conn and Mike Smollins | 10/29/20

Say goodbye to ‘Lady’ on our sports pages

Late last month, we at the Herald were jolted when a senior at Kennedy High School, in Bellmore, called on school officials — and the local media — to stop referring to girls’ sports teams at Kennedy as the “Lady Cougars.” more

10/22/20

Superintendent of Lynbrook Schools Dr. Melissa Burak announced that two students tested positive for Covid-19, but there was no need to close schools after correspondence with the Department of Health.

Two Lynbrook High School students diagnosed with Covid-19

Lynbrook Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak announced on Tuesday that two Lynbrook High School students tested positive for Covid-19, but the school will remain open. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/1/20

Clockwise from top left: David Viegas, director of health, physical education and athletics at Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District; Skye Ostreicher, Herald Inside LI moderator; Michael Rubino, head football coach and athletic director at Valley Stream Central High School; Danielle Santos Atkinson, head women’s basketball coach at Hofstra Universit;y and Chuck Priore, head football coach at Stony Brook University discussed how Covid-19 has impacted the college sports recruiting process on Sept. 23.

Coaches talk high school, college sports delays

High school and college sports coaches on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar discussed how Covid-19 has affected their programs — including new recruiting methods, alternatives to competitive gameplay and staying positive through it all. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/29/20

East Rockaway School District Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said officials closed the high school for three days after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 in accordance with state and local guidelines.

East Rockaway High School reopens after short break

Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School is closed to students and staff and will switch to remote learning through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

East Rockaway High School moves to remote learning for rest of week after positive Covid-19 test

Just a week after opening its doors for a return to classes for the first time in six months, East Rockaway school officials announced that the Junior-Senior High School will switch to an all-remote model at least through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Rhame and Centre Avenue elementary schools will continue with normal operations. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/15/20

Danielle Santos Atkinson, Hofstra University, Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Herald Inside LI webinar to address delay of high school, college sports

Nassau and Suffolk counties have both opted to postpone high school sports until January of 2021, and many colleges have moved their fall sports to the spring, as well. With sports on pause, student-athletes — especially high school seniors — and parents are left not only disappointed, but also with many lingering questions. more

9/15/20

Lynbrook Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak posted a letter on the district’s website noting the need for an anti-racist curriculum, while explaining that Lynbrook has worked to include diverse authors and themes in its literature lessons. An alumni group is asking administrators to revamp how Lynbrook schools teach about racism.

Lynbrook High School alumni push for racism education

A group of Lynbrook High School alumni has united to further the cause in their community, specifically the school district, which they said could make improvements in teaching anti-racism principles and incorporating di-verse teaching methods into the curriculum. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/27/20

Lynbrook High School students celebrated at a (mostly) socially distanced prom on July 28. From left were Arianna Paxinos, Gemma Ida Ortiz, Nicole D’Agostino, Bella Maffei, Kiera Derrig, Casey LaBarbera, Sofia Sacchetti, Annalise Riley and Sara Bahri

Lynbrook High School's class of 2020 celebrates prom

Lynbrook High School seniors may have faced many obstacles this year, but they still had a chance to celebrate one of the greatest traditions: their high school prom. more

8/13/20

After a delay caused by the coronaivirus, renovations at Lynbrook High School and other district buildings are back on track.

Lynbrook school revamp is on track

In the four months since officials broke ground on Lynbrook High School’s renovation, much progress has been made. The project has been in the works for nearly three years, beginning with the community’s approval in October 2017 of a $28.9 million bond to fund it. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/13/20

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