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New canopies now protect the doors leading to the athletic fields at Lincoln Orens Middle School, above.

Construction, building upgrades complete at Island Park Public Schools

Island Park Public Schools saw big changes this summer, from major building renovations to teacher training for new curricula. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/5/19

Lincoln Orens Middle School will undergo several construction projects this summer.

Island Park Board of Education gives updates on summer projects

This summer, Island Park’s Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School will receive major upgrades through several bond, capital and FEMA-funded projects. As a result of the months-long construction, the schools will not host their usual summer programs. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/11/19

Lincoln Orens Middle School was at risk of receiving a low rating and being listed as an institution needing “comprehensive support and improvement,” until the district appealed to the State Education Department.

Island Park schools dodge low state rating

The Island Park School District successfully appealed a low rating by the State Education Department after two weeks of buzz about how students opting out of state tests impacted the school’s standing. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/24/19

Foster addressed students at Lincoln Orens Middle School, where he graduated in 1988.

Filmmaker visits Island Park, shares new National Geographic documentary

Darren Foster, a former Island Park resident and Lincoln Orens Middle School graduate, returned to the school on Nov. 21 to give students a preview of his new film “Science Fair.” more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 12/13/18

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School sits on 100 Radcliffe Road in Island Park.

Island Park Board of Education seeks to install gates on Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School fences

Following controversial plans to bolster the fencing surrounding Lincoln Orens Middle School, Island Park’s Board of Education revealed that it is giving the same treatment to Francis X. Hegarty … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 6/21/18

Island Park’s Lincoln Orens Middle School will be surrounded by a 5-foot-high fence along the pink lines shown above. The black lines represent existing fencing.

Island Park parents and residents raise concerns over school fencing plan

At a March 19 school budget workshop, Island Park parents and residents blasted a plan to construct a perimeter fence at Lincoln Orens Middle School in the coming months. The complaints came as … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 3/29/18

An overview of the safety modifications planned for Austin Boulevard. A $5 million federal grant has been earmarked for the project, which is separate from the proposed speed limit reduction.

Lawmakers seek to put the brakes on Austin Boulevard speeding

Standing amid the bustling traffic on a corner of Austin Boulevard near the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park on Feb. 15, county, town and school officials proposed reducing the speed limit … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 2/22/18

Lincoln Orens welcomes new principal

The Lincoln Orens Middle School is welcoming Dr. Bruce Hoffman as its new principal, effective July 1. Hoffman is coming from an assistant principal role at Lindenhurst Middle School and replaces … more

By Danny LaRose | 7/6/17

Lincoln Orens welcomes new principal

The Lincoln Orens Middle School is welcoming Dr. Bruce Hoffman as its new principal, effective July 1. Hoffman is coming from an assistant principal role at Lindenhurst Middle School and replaces … more

By Danny LaRose | 6/28/17

The Island Park school district warned parents about a new Netflix series focused on teen suicide.

I.P. schools warn parents about ‘13 Reasons Why’

Parents of the Island Park school district received a letter last month in response to the popularity of a Netflix series that “presents the outcome of suicide in an exaggerated and dramatic way — not in a realistic manner,” according to Lincoln Orens Middle School Principal Vincent Randazzo. more

By Ben Strack | 5/4/17