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‘When I was your age…!’ These students reflected on 100 days of school and participated in 100-themed lessons.

Photos! Maurice W. Downing celebrates 100 days of school

Malverne’s Maurice W. Downing Primary School looked more like a senior citizen center as the students celebrated their 100th day of school on Feb. 8 by dressing — and acting — as if … more

2/23/24

Downing School Students performed at of the celebration last Friday.

Downing School opens outdoor garden classroom in Malverne

A decade ago, former Maurice W. Downing Primary School Principal Margaret McDaid and former teacher Jim Cornwell created an outdoor garden at the school in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/29/21

Maurice W. Downing School explore teacher Melissa Vadala, near right, was joined by Principal Edward Tallon as she received tenure on Feb. 9.

Malverne School District celebrates tenure recipients

The Malverne District’s Board of Education honored two staff members during its Feb. 9 meeting at Malverne High School. The board awarded Maurice W. Downing School explore teacher Melissa … more

2/18/21

Kindergarteners at Maurice W. Downing Primary School used homemade play dough to craft gingerbread shapes to celebrate the holidays,

Malverne students get festive with homemade play dough

Maurice W. Downing Primary School kindergarteners in Alina Janosel and Elizabeth Paolillo’s class rolled up their sleeves for a fun and crafty activity in Malverne. Using homemade play … more

12/18/20

Steven Gilhuley, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, surprised first graders at Maurice W. Downing Primary School with a virtual reading of the book, “Turkey Trouble.”

Malverne students surprised with a special book reading

Students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne received a wonderful surprise from Steven Gilhuley, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum. In honor of the … more

12/3/20

Paul Lindner was a leader of Nassau County’s chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

The history behind Lindner Place in Malverne

In 1966, the Malverne School District was the first district in New York to receive a desegregation order. At the time, the school district had three elementary schools: Woodfield Road, Davison … more

Scarlett Liriano Cepin | 8/20/20

Maurice W. Downing School Principal Ed Tallon greeted Student Council members during the annual Community Heroes Breakfast on Feb. 14.

Malverne’s ‘heroes and sheroes’ honored at 10th annual community breakfast

Signs throughout the Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s library read, “You are our heroes and sheroes,” and the smell of bacon and scrambled eggs filled the room last Friday. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/20/20

Declan Cunningham, 8, held tight on the bolster swing as Michele Floria, the school’s occupational therapist, pushed him back and forth.

‘Sensory room’ is up and running at Maurice W. Downing Primary School

Students with special needs at Malverne’s Maurice W. Downing Primary School have a new way to develop their learning skills. The school, which houses students from kindergarten to second grade, … more

12/19/19

Atria’s Assisted Living recently featured a guest reader in Amanda Correia’s and Jen Eisenberg’s first-grade class at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne.

Malverne kids close the generational gap

The Malverne community’s youngest members will bond with the eldest as part of Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s Student Council intergenerational connection program. Students recently met … more

12/5/19

Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital, met with students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Oct. 18.

Health expert shares flu-prevention tips with Malverne students

Students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne got a visit from members of NYU Winthrop Hospital to discuss flu prevention on Oct. 18. Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/31/19

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