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Eighth-graders Khadija Zahid and Alexandra Henrius and seventh-graders Ariana Smith and Jania Robinson won the school competitions for their grades.

Student poets advance to regional recitation contest

Two Memorial Junior High School students won a poetry contest at their school this month and will participate in a regional competition on Feb. 27 at Farmingdale State College. Ninth-graders Ogo … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 2/25/15

Balloons with messages written on them for Zachary were released following the ceremony.

Family, friends gather to share memories of Valley Stream Memorial J.H.S. student

One day after what would have been Zachary Ranftle’s 13th birthday, his mother, Kathleen Flood, listened as his classmates shared memories of the popular seventh-grader, who died on December 11 … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/28/15

Family, friends gather to share memories of Valley Stream Memorial J.H.S. student

One day after what would have been Zachary Ranftle’s 13th birthday, his mother, Kathleen Flood, listened as his classmates shared memories of the popular seventh-grader, who died on December 11 … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/28/15

Paul Ranftle is calling for a crossing guard at the intersection where his nephew Zachary died last month

Man petitions for changes where nephew died

A petition started by the uncle of 12-year-old Zachary Ranftle to have a crossing guard stationed at the Valley Stream corner where his nephew died is more than halfway to its goal of 1,000 … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 1/21/15

Seaford man arrested in fatal accident

Nassau County Police have arrested a Seaford man who was driving with a suspended license when he struck and killed a student walking to school in Valley Stream early Thursday morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/11/14

Craft fair to benefit Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA

The Valley Stream Central High School and Memorial Middle School PTSA will be holding a holiday boutique and craft fair in the Central High School gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 10/15/14

Students’ heroes gathered in the cafeteria before being honored at an assembly on Friday.

Memorial students honor their heroes

Seventh graders, teachers and administrators of Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School took time out of their Friday morning and gathered in the gymnasium to pay tribute to people who have positively impacted the lives of the students as part of “Hero Day.” more

By T.J. Brennan | 5/28/14

Volunteers help David Glaittli construct bat boxes for the Village of Valley Stream.

Valley Stream Boy Scouts serve their community

Boys Scouts have been serving their community for decades, with a lot of their work visible in Valley Stream and beyond. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/21/14

Students From Central High School’s culinary arts program prepared pulled pork sliders for visitors to the Valley Stream Council of PTA’s annual Lights On For Education showcase last Thursday night.

Education showcase brings community together

“This is what my favorite event of the year is,” Valley Stream Council of PTAs President Michelle D’Elia said in welcoming hundreds of parents, teachers, students, administrators and Board of Education members to the 53rd annual Lights On For Education program on April 10. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/16/14

A Day of Sunshine, hosted by the BRAVE Committee earlier this month, was a day to build school spirit at Memorial Junior High School. From left are social worker Maggie McConnell, English teacher Kristine Edgar, students Kyle Bonilla, Otis Adames, Jaime Quiroz, Utsab Rai, Chelsea Davis, Sasha Mendoza, Natalie Zedzian, Brandon Aizcorbe and Kevin Aumuller, Principal Anthony Mignella and school nurse Connie Choinski.

Character counts at Memorial

At Memorial Junior High School, it’s important to get good grades but it’s also important to be a good person. Teachers and administrators want students to be of the highest character, often a tough goal to accomplish in a building with more than 1,000 teenagers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/5/14