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North High School teacher Dan Ryan meets with students in his Advanced Placement psychology class, who recently took the AP test. For some in the class, it was just one of five of the college-level exams they are taking this year.

Valley Stream’s high schools earn recognition

Valley Stream’s three high schools are rarely thought of among Long Island’s elite. District administrators would like to know, “Why not?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

Art Teacher Mario Bakolov presented the picture to Board of Education Vice President Elise Antonelli on Dec. 11. They were joined by Central senior Rida Javaid and Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio.

’13 Central grads recreate ’31 photo

Valley Stream Central High School first opened its doors in September 1929 with an enrollment of nearly 300 students. Since then, thousands of teenagers have walked through its hallways and graduated from Valley Stream’s first high school. more

By Brian Croce | 12/19/12

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

Central graduation likely on the move

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

Event ORganizer John LaBarbera, joined by Danny Liberto and John Cortese, prepares for the start of the seventh annual golf outing.

Fore-ty thousand raised for scholarship fund

Golfers raised more than $40,000 last week for future Valley Stream Central High School graduates in the name of one student who never made it that far. The seventh annual Columbus Day Johnny LaBarbera Golf Outing at the Douglaston Golf Course was indeed a success, organizer John LaBarbera said. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/17/12

Retiring Central High School English teacher Richard Herrmann helped seniors Aliza Mahmood, left, and Cassandra Lalal with a recent assignment, writing literary critiques of classic novels.

Popular Central teacher to retire

It’s not often that a teacher stays in the classroom for a half-century. Richard Herrmann did. The Central High School English teacher, beloved by his students, is retiring after 52 years. The 75-year-old Herrmann, who noted that “a lot people don’t even live to 75,” said it was a tough decision to give up a job he loves. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/13/12

Sixteen Girls from Central High School’s senior class modeled in the annual PTSA fundraiser fashion show last Thursday night.

Central seniors were stylin’

With prom less than a month away, two dozen seniors from Valley Stream Central High School hit the runway last Thursday night to show off the latest fashions. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/12

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

Senior Louis Suriel, right, introduced guests to Wormy the Snake at Central High School’s American Education Week presentation on Nov. 17.

Central High celebrates learning

As Board of Education trustees, village officials and community members came to the Central High School on Nov. 17, they were welcomed by students along every step away from the front entrance to the library. Then, they were greeted with the aroma of French toast, eggs, ham and sausage prepared by students from the culinary program. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/23/11

Valley Stream principals challenge teacher evaluation plan

Nine Valley Stream public school principals have signed onto a letter asking state education Commissioner John B. King Jr. and the Board of Regents to delay and change a new teacher evaluation plan that links educator ratings to student test scores. more

By Judy Rattner and Andrew Hackmack | 11/10/11

Seniors enter to “Pomp and Circumstance.”

Central High grads go back to the beginning

Central High School seniors graduated from the same place they began their secondary education careers six years ago, at Memorial Junior High. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/29/11

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