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Brendan McKenna, seated, was helped by volunteers, from left, Kieran McKenna, Logan von Runnen, Jack Bruno, Brendan von Runnen, Jack Bendetto and Carl Bloom in building three spirit benches for Wantagh’s elementary schools at the end of May.

Brendan and Kieran McKenna have been quite busy lately. The 13-year-old twins from Wantagh finished up their community service projects, in the hopes of becoming Eagle Scouts in the coming months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Re-elect Mountanos, McLoughlin in Wantagh

Voters in the Wantagh School District will have a difficult decision to make when they head to the polls next Tuesday. This year’s Board of Education ballot features three candidates for two seats, and all have board experience. more

5/11/16

Kera McLoughlin, left, Peter Mountanos and Jean Quinn are running for two seats on the Wantagh Board of Education.

Three run for Wantagh school board

Three candidates are running for two seats on the Wantagh Board of Education. Incumbents Kera McLoughlin and Peter Mountanos are running as a team. They were both elected in 2013. Jean Quinn, a former school board trustee, is looking to regain a position she held for six years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/5/16

Second-grade teacher Amanda Mooney conducted a lesson on the solar system with her students in the STEAM Lab at Forest Lake Elementary School.

STEAM labs the new wave in Wantagh

With a little space to spare in each elementary school, Wantagh has taken advantage of that and created a place for students to study science, technology, engineering, art and math. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/26/16

John McNamara, the assistant superintendent for instruction, talked about some of the course additions planned for Wantagh High School next year.

Final Wantagh budget has a tax cut

The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings after the Board of Education adopted its final budget on April 14. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

Taxpayers getting bang for their buck

Wantagh taxpayers would have a little more money in their pockets. Wantagh students would have more opportunities to learn. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/16

Volunteer Instructor Kaitlin Pfundstein worked with students at Wantagh’s third annual Tech Day last Saturday at the high school.

A cause to code in Wantagh

Wantagh High School’s front doors were open last Saturday, and about 150 students made their way through to improve their computer skills. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/13/16

Wantagh superintendent gets extension

Maureen Goldberg will remain the superintendent of the Wantagh School District for at least another year. The Board of Education has extended her contract to keep her at the district’s helm through the 2016-17 school year — her 40th in the district. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/15

Forest Lake Elementary School Principal Anthony Ciuffo greeted kindergartners and neighbors Jacob Moskowitz, left, and Brenden Wood as they arrived by bus for their first day of school on Sept. 1.

Many smiles, few tears for Wantagh's first day

The first day of September marked the first day of school in Wantagh, as 3,033 students walked into the district’s five buildings. With new backpacks, sneakers and school supplies, students mostly donned smiles but there were a few tired faces mixed in. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/9/15

Caren Strouse, left, and Lauren Glaser are new teachers in the Wantagh School District this year.

Wantagh staff ready for a new year

There were hugs and stories shared as Wantagh’s teachers and staff members went back to school on Monday, marking the beginning of the new year. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/2/15

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