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Central High School’s graduation was held inside last year in close quarters at Memorial Junior High School because of inclement weather.

For years, each of Valley Stream’s three high schools have hosted graduation ceremonies on the same day and at the same time, with hundreds of students completing the final chapter in their grade school careers. But for the Central High School class of 2013, graduation will most likely have a change date, time and scenery. more

By Brian Croce | 11/23/12

Willow Road School in District 13, which had many trees fall down on its property, also was the last school to get power back.

Valley Stream schools lose six days

Valley Stream schools shut down for more than a week as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and officials are hoping to return a sense of normalcy to the 14 public schools. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/7/12

David LeWinter teaches his fifth-grade class at the William L. Buck School in District 24, one of two Valley Stream districts to have its teacher evaluation plan approved by the state.

State OKs teacher evaluation plans

The state Education Department has approved new teacher evaluation plans in two Valley Stream school districts, which for the first time will tie teacher performance to student success on tests. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/26/12

Some Valley Stream Central High School District parents are upset that their children will be receiving a MetroCard for public transportation instead of a yellow school bus to private schools.

Parents angered over transportation changes

A decision to provide more students who attend parochial and private schools with MTA MetroCards, to be used for public bus or subway transportation instead of a traditional school bus, has many parents upset with the Valley Stream Central High School District. more

By Brian Croce | 9/5/12

Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare conducted one song for the Valley Stream Community Band's 60th Anniversary concert on July 24.

The band plays on in Valley Stream

A lot has changed in the Valley Stream community since 1953, but the Valley Stream Community Band, which is celebrating its 60th season of summer concerts this year, has remained a constant source of fun, free and professional entertainment for residents for the last six decades. more

By Brian Croce | 8/1/12

High school survey results unveiled

Thousands of students, staff members and parents who make up the Valley Stream Central High School District community voiced their opinions about the district’s teaching, learning and overall school climate in a survey that was administered in March and April. Now, the results are in. more

By Brian Croce | 7/26/12

District 30 tops Valley Stream in test scores

For the second year in a row, District 30 boasted the best test scores of Valley Stream’s three elementary districts when the results of the 2012 state assessments were released last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/25/12

Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund met her goal of meeting 100 families in 100 days early on in her first year as superintendent in District 13. She said the district’s community members come together for the sake of the children.

Superintendents wrap up first years

Two Valley Stream school superintendents recently completed their first years on the job. Dr. Bill Heidenreich of the Central High School District and Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund of District 13 each faced their share of obstacles during the 2011-12 school year, most notably New York state’s tax levy limit that was implemented earlier this year, but as they each look back on their first year, most memories are positive. more

By Brian Croce | 7/18/12

Graduation rates on the rise in Valley Stream

The Valley Stream Central High School District posted a graduation rate well above the statewide average, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month. more

By Brian Croce | 7/11/12

South High School valedictorian Mitchelle Joseph, second from left, and co-salutatorians Mariyam Qureshi and David Li are joined by Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich.

Three’s company at South High

While Mitchelle Joseph was the clear cut valedictorian for Valley Stream South High School’s class of 2012, determining the salutatorian wasn’t so easy. After calculating grade point averages to two decimal places, Mariyam Qureshi and David Li were still tied. So, the honor went to both of them. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/12

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