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Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

Dr. James Hunderfund’s impact on public education was honored during a gala event last week hosted by Nassau BOCES.

Hunderfund honored by Nassau BOCES

Dr. James Hunderfund, superintendent of the Malverne School District, one of 14 Long Islanders honored for their contributions to education by Nassau BOCES last week. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/6/17

Sherwyn Besson, an ex-Malverne teacher, sued the school district claiming discrimination on the basis of race.

Jury finds no discrimination against Malverne teacher

The Malverne Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano received a verdict in their favor by a federal jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip on March 16. The jury rendered a complete verdict for defendants in the case brought against them by plaintiff Sherwyn Besson. more

3/21/16

Farm, school and Malverne Rotary officials got together on Oct. 27 to break ground on a new farm at Malverne High School, which will grow produce for charities and become a scientific learning experience for students.

A(nother) farm grows in Malverne

Despite the fact that Crossroads Farm has been an integral part of life in Malverne for the past several years, a big red tractor making its way along Ocean Avenue on Oct. 27 was still a unique sight for drivers, who craned their necks to catch a glimpse as the slow-moving vehicle was escorted down the road by Malverne police. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 11/4/15

Dr. James Hunderfund, Malverne Superintendent, said this is the first year the school district had fallen below the 95 percent participation rate in the exams that is required by the state.

‘Opt-outs’ increase

Contrary to federal rules requiring 95 percent student participation in the third- through eighth-grade standardized state assessments, 25 percent of Malverne students and 10 percent of those in West Hempstead opted out of the state’s English exam last week, school district officials said, leaving many wondering about the potential financial ramifications. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/22/15

The Nassau BOCES board decided last week to give the Doshi STEM program and the Long Island High School for the Arts another year before reconsidering ending both programs.

Doshi, LIHSA parents must ‘find the funds’

If there was ever a way to get a passionate group motivated to raise money, Nassau BOCES accomplished it last week. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/1/15

Malverne High School students Alexis Murry, far left, Chidozie Alozie and Alyssa McDaniel took a quick break from their trigonometry class at the Doshi STEM Institute last week.

Future of Doshi STEM program threatened

When Nassau BOCES came up with the idea to create the Doshi STEM Institute, a half-day, five-days-a-week learning experience for high school students focusing on science, technology, engineering and math, the Malverne school district immediately saw its value. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/25/15

District makes cuts to comply with cap

In a 73-page PowerPoint presentation, Malverne school district administrators explained to the Board of Education and residents the intricacies, difficulties and realities of next year’s … more

By Lee Landor | 2/29/12

Malverne High School alumna Sarah St. John wants the board of education to hire a forensic investigator to look into allegations that her records were accessed by unauthorized persons.

Malverne High School alumna demands forensic investigator

All Malverne High School alumna Sarah St. John wants is more scrutiny. So she told the Malverne Board of Education at its monthly meeting Jan. 10, some time after it had mailed her a letter saying … more

By Lee Landor | 1/18/12

Ana Luna Menjivar reached out to the Herald after attempts to work with the Malverne school district to protect her son, Joel, 14, from bullying failed. Her husband, Bernardo, and daughter Giovanna, 8, said they feel helpless.

Mother of autistic boy levels charges of bullying at Malverne school

Bullies at the Malverne middle school have kicked, taunted, chased and harassed autistic eighth-grader Joel Luna Menjivar, according to his mother, Ana, who called the Herald in a desperate attempt … more

Lee Landor | 1/18/12

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