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Oceanside High School hosted its inaugural book fair to foster a community of book love on March 6.

Oceanside High School hosts its inaugural book fair

Scholastic’s book fairs are typically held at elementary and middle schools, but that didn’t stop Oceanside High School from having one on March 6. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

S. Taylor Johnson left his mark on the Oceanside School District

S. Taylor Johnson’s arrival in Oceanside more than 100 years ago brought stability to the school district and helped to unify the community as a whole. While almost completely forgotten in today’s world, his place in the annals of the Oceanside School District is quite significant. more

By Seth J. Blau | 3/7/19

The Oceanside School District has begun public discussion on its budget proposal for the 2019-20 school year.

Oceanside School District unveils first part of proposed 2019-20 budget

At a budget workshop on Feb. 13, Oceanside School District officials revealed the first part of the proposed spending plan for the 2019-20 school year. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/28/19

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

Some New Year’s wishes for our leaders

As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island. more

1/4/19

Oceanside School District Superintendent Phyllis Harrington shot down a rumor that there was a bed bug problem in the school.

Oceanside superintendent calls bed bug concerns at high school a ‘rumor’

Amid parental concerns that Oceanside High School was dealing with an issue involving the spread of bed bugs, Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington wrote a letter assuring parents, staff members and students that the school was clean and safe. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/1/18

The Oceanside School District, as of the recent fiscal year, is in good shape financially, according to an independent audiot report.

Auditor: ‘Everything looks really good here’ at Oceanside

The Oceanside School District received positive results from their independent audit report regarding the recent fiscal year. At a Board of Education meeting on Oct. 17, Jennifer Mussaw, … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 10/24/18

A militarized school is not a safe school

The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more

8/30/18

Every student must succeed: Board of Regents could enforce standardized test participation using school funds

Another school year is ending, and about half of the students in Oceanside and Island Park did not take the grades three to eight state standardized English Language Arts and math tests. Come … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 6/21/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

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