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After parents and students expressed disappointment over a tentative plan for the annual Red and Blue competition in March, school officials said they were still mulling options on how to ensure safety while keeping the tradition alive, which includes coming up with a policy on spectators. At left, hundreds of people attended a past event.

Rockville Centre students, parents push for 'normal' Red and Blue

Rockville Centre school officials are mulling how to safely host the 106th annual Red and Blue event while staying true to its traditions amid the unpredictability of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

Rockville Centre Board of Education President John O’Shea did not say whether the district would vote on whether to lift the mask mandate for students.

Rockville Centre parents split on mask mandates for schools

The debate over masking children in schools has intensified in Rockville Centre since County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference on Jan. 6, at which he signed executive orders directing local boards of education to vote later this month on whether their district should mandate mask use. more

By Cristina Arroyo, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

According to a separation agreement obtained by the Herald, Superintendent of Schools June Chang received three months’ salary and 24 paid vacation days when he left the district.

Details behind former Rockville Centre Superintendent June Chang's departure revealed

According to documents recently obtained by the Herald, former Rockville Centre Superintendent of Schools June Chang received three months’ salary and compensation for 24 vacation days in his separation agreement with the Board of Education, and agreed not to pursue any legal action against the district. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/9/21

Many parents — vaccinated and non-vaccinated — have expressed outrage over interim Superintendent Robert Bartels’s announcement that audiences will be separated based on vaccination status at the district’s winter concerts next month.

Outrage grows over concert vaccine issue in Rockville Centre schools

Several parents in the Rockville Centre School District have voiced their displeasure with school officials after they announced plans to separate vaccinated and unvaccinated audience members at next month’s winter concerts. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/24/21

Keep the Rockville Centre school board transparent

We urge the Rockville Centre school board not to eliminate the video recording of any of its meetings or work sessions. more

11/11/21

Liz Marshall, a physical education teacher and S.A.F.E. Club advisor, top left, joined student club leader Madison Gamberg, Lio Grillo, Bella Adipietro, Kiersten Quirk, Janelle Melendez, Ashlyn Beauge, Montana Mawhinney and Madeline Roberti last year.

Rockville Centre finds its 'Source of Strength' with suicide prevention awareness efforts in schools

After successfully launching a Sources for Strength program at South Side High School to foster support and a sense of unity for those dealing with mental health issues, the program has expanded to elementary schools and to classes in the Oceanside and Freeport school districts. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/4/21

Board of Education President John O’Shea said he planned to address criticisms levied on the board by Rockville Centre Teachers’ Association President Frank Van Zant at the upcoming Nov. 16 meeting.

Rockville Centre Teachers' Association president takes aim at school board

At the Oct. 21 meeting of the Rockville Centre Board of Education, RVC Teachers’ Association President Frank Van Zant criticized the school board for its handling of several situations to start the school year. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/4/21

June Chang will step down as superintendent of schools on Nov. 19.

Rockville Centre school board, Superintendent June Chang agree to part ways in November

The Rockville Centre Board of Education and outgoing Superintendent June Chang reached an agreement on Oct. 7 that will enable Chang to resign in November. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/14/21

Chang, board agree to separate by November

Last night, the Rockville Centre Board of Education announced that they and Superintendent June Chang, who resigned and was to leave the district on May 22, had agreed to move that departure up to November 19. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/7/21

The Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent June Chang, effective May 11, 2022, at its Aug. 25 meeting.

Rockville Centre school board accepts Superintendent June Chang’s resignation

The Rockville Centre Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent June Chang at its Aug. 25 meeting. Chang announced his decision to step down in a letter to the board on Aug. 11, just over a year after he signed a five-year contract to serve as superintendent. His resignation will become effective May 11, 2022, and until then, the board will search for his replacement. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 9/2/21

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