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Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Sewanhaka Central High School District's Class of 2023

Mohammed Rahman Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian Mohammed Rahman’s educational successes include consistent placement on the school’s high honor roll, recognition as an AP … more

By Ana Borruto | 6/18/23

Men of Elmont host an end of the year summit to remember

“It’s never goodbye — it’s just see you later.” Those were the parting words from Kevin Dougherty, principal of Elmont Memorial High School, for the large crowd at the seventh annual Men … more

By Ana Borruto | 6/11/23

In 2015, a new artificial-turf field was completed at Sewanhaka High School depicting its longtime mascot, a representation that has increasingly come to be seen as offensive to Native Americans. The school board voted to do away with the mascot.

Sewanhaka Central High School District board votes to eliminate ‘Indian’ mascot

With the threat of possibly losing $72 million in state aid — as well as the removal of school officers — the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education voted on May 23 to discard … more

By Ana Borruto | 6/4/23

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, middle, hosted an art show showcasing the top high school artists in the 4th Congressional District on May 3. H. Frank Carey High Under the guidance of Carey chairperson of Visual and Media Arts Jessica Burgalassi, far right, students Arwa Moid, far left, Lili Duggan, Alyssa Osso, Megan Wong, Adrianna Barragan were among the featured artists.

H. Frank Carey High School student artists featured in congressional art exhibit

The work of five student-artists from H. Frank Carey High School was featured in the U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s Congressional District 4 art showcase at Island Park Library on May 3. This … more

Rei Wolfsohn, Intern | 6/4/23

Sewanhaka district officials addressed the community after New Hyde Park Memorial High School students and faculty were evacuated after receiving an alleged bomb threat on May 23.

New Hyde Park Memorial High School addresses bomb threat

Out of an “abundance of caution,” New Hyde Park Memorial High School students, faculty and staff were evacuated from the building on May 23 after the district received a swatting voicemail of an … more

By Ana Borruto | 6/4/23

Elmont High Principal Kevin Dougherty, bottom right, established the Men of Elmont program in 2016 with the goal of teaching core leadership values and preparing young men for their futures after school.

Men of Elmont says goodbye to Principal Kevin ‘Doc’ Dougherty

Men of Elmont is gearing up for its seventh annual summit on June 1 to wrap up the year — and the program’s mentors said it’s going to be a special one as they bid a fond farewell to its … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/28/23

Dozens of Locustwood Gotham Civic Association members, Elmont Memorial High School students and Town of Hempstead elected officials took on the trash on Hempstead Turnpike outside UBS Arena in Elmont as part of their cleanup initiative.

Photos: Keeping the Elmont community clean

The Locustwood Gotham Civic Association, members of the Elmont Memorial High School Key Club, the counseling department and students from the honor societies teamed up on May 13 to clean up the … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/28/23

Angel Ramos, left, and Tiffany Capers were voted in as trustees for the Elmont Union Free School District education board Tuesday night. Ramos is new to the board, toppling longtime trustee Anthony Maffea.

Tiffany Capers, Angel Ramos win board seats for Elmont elementary schools

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied on … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Capers, Ramos win board seats in Elmont

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied May 16. … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/17/23

A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall . . . more

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