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Meet the new Lincoln Orens Middle School principal

Island Park’s Licoln Orens Middle School found its replacement for nine-year principal Dr. Thalia Venditti in a highly regarded New York City principal with Nassau County roots. John Barnes, who … more

Aaron Axelson | 10/12/11

Julia Sarnelli and her father, Anthony, with one of the Japanese Snowdrop Trees their family donated to the school. The remembrance ceremony at the school was Julia’s idea and was organized by LOMS Principal John Barnes, right.

Island Park schools remember Sept. 11

Over the summer, the new principal of the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park, John Barnes, received a letter from Julia Sarnelli, suggesting that the school hold a remembrance ceremony for … more

Alex Costello | 9/14/11

Annual study tricks, tips and techniques

I hope that you weathered Irene. Floods, an earthquake, a hurricane –– what a summer! I’ll bet you’re ready for September and the beautiful autumn that is fast approaching. more

By Steve Kussin | 9/14/11

Oceanside schools prepare for another year

As Oceanside students line up to watch the summer blockbusters or relax at the beach, they remain blissfully unaware of the work that goes into preparing for the coming school year. The high … more

Aaron Axelson | 8/3/11

Julie McGahan, School 6's new principal.

Districts welcome incoming principals

This past June, in addition to the sizable number of students who graduated from the Oceanside and Island Park school districts, three principals moved on from their positions: Rhonda Gelbwasser from … more

Tom Steinert | 7/6/11

Joining the Israeli Defense Forces

Kennedy High School graduate Joshua Gelb of Merrick joined the Israeli Defense Forces last year. As of this writing, he had nearly completed his military stint. I recently interviewed Gelb about what led to his life-changing decision to join the IDF and his experiences in the Israeli army. This week and next, I will share his enlightening answers. more

7/1/11

The class of 2011 celebrated in traditional style.

Oceanside High School’s freshest batch of graduates

Oceanside High School conferred degrees on the 502 graduates of the class of 2011 at the school’s 108th commencement ceremonies on June 24. The graduation was held in the school’s … more

Alex Costello | 6/29/11

Grammar –– practicing what you’ve learned

“Yikes!” said Little Orphan Annie in excitement. “Yikes!” says the Principal’s Office. My recent column “Beating three common writing errors” drew more feedback than usual. It’s a pleasant surprise; as I’ve said repeatedly over the past six years, the value of writing good English has declined, but readers seem intrigued by the “writing quiz” feature that I sprinkle in several times a year. As a matter of fact, I have now added the “grammar policeman” to the rotation of features on my WCBS 880 spot “Eye on Education.” more

By Steve Kussin | 5/19/11

The ups and downs of the teachers’ job market

Second of two parts. Last time I introduced the ups and downs in the teacher job market. Not long ago, I warned that a dangerous teacher shortage was on the horizon; now, we’re talking about cutbacks, layoffs, and the difficulty of getting a teaching job. What’s the story? more

By Steve Kussin | 5/6/11

Students sang out about helping the environment at the School 6/ Castleton High School’s “Save the Earth” events on April 15.

Earth Day in Oceanside

The School 6 Kindergarten Center and Castleton High School offered an educational presentation called “Save the Earth” on April 15, when nearly 20 classes participated in songs, dances and skits … more

Tom Steinert | 4/20/11

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