Memorial Junior High School is a place of learning. That learning often extends beyond the final bell on Friday afternoons, such as last weekend when Franklin Hospital hosted its annual Community Health Fair in the school’s gymnasium.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/17/13
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At each of Valley Stream’s 14 schools, students, teachers and administrators have been working diligently all year on projects, displays and performances for one night in April where these students’ talents are front in center as the community comes together to celebrate education.
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By Brian Croce
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4/10/13
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The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will be holding its annual Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Memorial Junior High School’s cafeteria. Representatives from all levels of government have been invited. The public is welcome to attend and ask questions of the local legislators.
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3/13/13
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When Lynne Pravda heard about the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, one of the first thoughts to pop into her head was how could she help.
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By Brian Croce
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12/26/12
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Normally students at Memorial Junior High School spend their days traveling from class to class in the three-story brick building on Fletcher Avenue. But for 300 seventh graders on Oct. 26, their classroom was nature.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/14/12
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A student’s choices in high school can shape the years after they graduate in more ways than one. Sure, many students form lifelong relationships with their classmates and teachers, but even more so, each student is impacted by their academic performance and the effort they put into their classes.
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By Brian Croce
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10/17/12
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This year’s Summer Olympic games captivated millions of Americans’ hearts and minds as athletes from all over the world competed for their respective countries. Many U.S. athletes were in the limelight in 2012, and for one local track and field star, it might not be long until she’s the one captivating hearts and minds at the Olympics.
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By Brian Croce
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8/29/12
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Nearly six years ago, they came together from a host of elementary schools as seventh-graders at Memorial Junior High School. Last Friday, they were back.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/27/12
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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.
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By Brian Croce
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5/30/12
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The Valley Stream Council of PTAs hosted the 51st annual Lights On For Education event on April 26 at Memorial Junior High School with students, teachers and administrators from all 14 Valley Stream schools showcasing their hard work for all to see.
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By Brian Croce
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5/9/12
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