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In the aftermath of Nassau County Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker’s rejection of Gov. Hochul’s mask mandate on Monday, the Oceanside School District will go mask optional for students and staff for the time being.

When news broke on Monday night that a State Supreme Court judge in Nassau County had ruled Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate unconstitutional, many parents immediately wondered how that would affect their school-age children. Oceanside Superintendent of Schools Dr. Phyllis Harrington sent a letter to district parents and staff on Monday night that the district will go mask optional for now. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 1/25/22

Mask debate rages on in Oceanside

Under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s direction, the New York State Department of Health mandated on Aug. 27 that all public and private school students in grades pre-K to 12 must wear masks in school this fall. The Oceanside School District voted Aug. 31 to formalize its mask requirement. Still, the debate raged on, with many parents signaling their frustration with the mandate during the 75-minute meeting. The board, though, stood by its unanimous decision to abide by state guidelines requiring masks. more

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

A lottery will soon take place for eligibility into the Oceanside School District’s Universal Pre-K program at School No. 6. Above, student Anthony Varriale at the school.

Oceanside School District to host Universal Pre-K lottery

The Oceanside School District recently released questions and answers regarding its Universal Pre-K program. more

5/20/21

Voters approved the Oceanside School District's $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday.

Oceanside School District's $163.4 million school budget passes

Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Vote 'yes' on Oceanside, Island Park school budgets

Although the Oceanside and Island Park school districts are each expected to see budget increases in 2021-22, it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school … more

5/13/21

Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington

Oceanside School District to allow students to return full-time

Following a community push, and after administrators conducted a study, middle and high school students in the Oceanside School District can return to in-person instruction full time later this month, if they choose. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/31/21

Frank Luisi, the adviser for NCAA college-bound student athletes at Oceanside High School, got vaccinated last Friday as part of a Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and Nassau County pilot program to inoculate staff from local schools. Denise Corrigan, MSSN’s director of quality management, administered the shot.

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital vaccinates Oceanside, Island Park school staff

Moments after rolling up his sleeve to receive the vaccine that he had awaited for months, not even the facemask he was wearing could hide the joy in Frank Luisi’s face. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/11/21

Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington said she had not approved students’ full-time return to school because guidelines from the Nassau County Department of Health have not changed since September.

Oceanside community divided on full-time, in-person return to school

Many parents of students in the Oceanside School District have expressed frustration that their children have not been able to return to full-time in-person instruction, but Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington said that administrators are not yet ready to welcome them back. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/4/21

Island Park was a sheet of white Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a nor'easter hit the area.

Powerful nor'easter blows across Oceanside, Island Park

A powerful nor'easter whipped across Nassau County, dumping 3 to 6 inches on the South Shore. The snow, at times, mixed with light rain, leaving a thin sheen of ice atop the white stuff in Oceanside and Island Park. more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 12/17/20

Two students and one staff member at Oceanside High School tested positive for Covid-19 last week.

Oceanside School District reports four cases of Covid-19

Four people in the Oceanside School District tested positive for the coronavirus last week, leading the district to close the high school for two days. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/13/20

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