William L. Buck School has developed a new, student-led mental health task force known as Wellness Warriors. The group is described as “the student voice when it comes to mental health,” …
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By Juan Lasso
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5/12/22
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For the third consecutive year, second-graders from the William L. Buck School traveled to the Atria Lynbrook to get more than 100 residents in the holiday spirit on Dec. 20.
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By Melissa Koenig
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1/3/19
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Before the school year started, Nicole Barci, a new part-time art teacher at the William L. Buck School, saw on her calendar that Sept. 21 was the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. She then decided that she would commemorate the day by having her students design their own pinwheels with positive messages on them.
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By Melissa Koenig
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10/11/17
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Susan Leggett, who began working in District 24 in 1991, became principal of the William L. Buck school last week, filling a vacancy left by Mark Onorato, who was named the director of instructional technology.
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By Melissa Koenig
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9/13/17
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Representatives from newly-elected student councils in school district 24 praised the board of education on Nov. 30 for volunteering their time and effort for the school community.
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By Nick Ciccone
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12/7/16
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The William L. Buck School has been chosen to pilot a new geothermal heating and cooling system that, if successful, could save the district money on utility costs and serve as a model for schools across Long Island and the country.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/21/14
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In mid-February, my husband, Vincent Grasso, came home for his mid-tour rest and relaxation break. He has been away from our family since August of last year and in Afghanistan since November. To have him home was an absolute blessing.
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3/20/14
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Reading is a way of life at the William L. Buck Elementary School, but on March 6, it was literally everywhere. Students and staff celebrated Read Across America Day with a host of activities.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/19/14
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Children know that fire trucks are typically red, have lots of lights and sirens, and show up when there is an emergency. What they might not know, is all the equipment that is carried on board that is necessary to save lives and protect property.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/31/13
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Physical education has been the one subject in school where technology has had little impact on teaching. That’s all about to change.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/5/12
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