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Jonathan Villalobos, left, wrote about his brother, Cesar, at Memorial’s first ever Hero Day on May 18.

Valley Stream students honor their heroes

Superheroes are a part of our culture — Marvel’s “The Avengers” recently eclipsed the $1 billion mark in worldwide box office sales, comic books have been around for decades and kids have their favorite superheroes proudly displayed on their underwear. more

By Brian Croce | 5/30/12

English teachers Beth Ann Corsentino and Connie Ferri organized a plaque dedication ceremony for their late colleague, Teresa Marshall.

Memorial Junior High honors late teacher

For Teresa Marshall, teaching at the same school she attended a teenager was a dream come true. It was a dream cut short when she died last year after a battle with cancer. She was 34 years old. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/4/12

Earlier this year, the state cited Memorial Junior High School as a School in Need of Improvement because of low test scores among special education students on the ELA exam.

Making strides at Memorial

With the New York state assessments less than a month away, Valley Stream Central High School District officials are keeping their fingers crossed that all students in seventh- and eighth-grade do well. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/22/12

District strives to help every student achieve

“It really starts from a strong district-wide emphasis on open instruction,” said Dr. Thomas Triosi, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Valley Stream Central High School District, when it comes to narrowing and closing any achievement gaps among various racial groups. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/16/11

Ninth-grade students, from left, Amanda Ortiz, Shaveen McKen, Jonathan Harris and Michael LaBarbera showed visitors how to form perpendicular lines and angles using pretzels and candy.

Memorial students share their creativity

Classes have become creative, making use of toys, social media and even food to foster learning at Memorial Junior High School, which hosted its American Education Week program on Nov. 16. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/23/11

Memorial Junior High is the only Valley Stream school on the state Education Department’s in need of improvement list because of its special education scores in English Language Arts.

Memorial Junior High added to watch list

Memorial Junior High School is one of more than 1,300 schools in New York state that needs improvement, according to state education officials. The school did not make adequate yearly progress, as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/15/11

Bret Strauss, left, is the new assistant principal at Memorial Junior High School. He joins Principal Anthony Mignella, a former colleague at Central High School.

Central dean tapped for Memorial vacancy

Memorial Junior High School has a new assistant principal and it’s a familiar face in the Valley Stream Central High School District. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/21/11

Anthony Mignella is the new principal of Memorial Junior High School.

New Memorial principal ready for challenge

The newest member to join the Memorial Junior High School family is none other than a familiar face in Valley Stream schools — Anthony Mignella. With an already vast history with the Central High School District, Mignella is ready to take the stage with his new role as principal and said he is beyond excited. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 8/18/10

Memorial Junior High principal departs

It is now official that the halls are a bit emptier at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School with the absence of Principal Kathleen Walsh, who left her post on July 31. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 8/4/10

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