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Joseph Sheehan is the new principal of MacArthur High School. He was previously the assistant principal.

MacArthur High School has a new general. Joseph Sheehan was named the new principal at the beginning of the summer, taking the reins of the school named for the legendary U.S. Army leader. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/5/15

Principal Kathleen Valentino said goodbye to her last class to graduate from MacArthur High School following the June 20 ceremony at Hofstra.

MacArthur’s ‘general’ calls it a career

Every time Kathleen Valentino has left MacArthur High School, she has found her way back. This time, however, it will be permanent, as she retired on June 30 as principal of the Levittown high school. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/1/15

MacArthur seniors cheered after the last diploma was handed out and they were officially declared graduates at last Saturday afternoon’s ceremony at Hofstra University.

MacArthur grads encouraged to follow their dreams

The 342 graduates of General Douglas MacArthur’s class of 2015 streamed into the Mack Arena at Hofstra University one by one, clad in the blue caps and gowns. They left in the same fashion, clutching their red diploma holders. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/23/15

The greenhouse will be the centerpiece of the new Outdoor Education Center in the Levittown School District.

A new approach to science

While English Language Arts and math get a lot of the attention in schools, leaders of the Levittown School District don’t want to forget about the other subjects. They are looking to boost the science program with the creation of an Outdoor Education Center that would open in September and expand over the next several years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/15

Levittown teachers receive seven-year deal

After nearly three years, Levittown teachers have a contract again. The Board of Education unanimously approved the seven-year agreement at its April 15 meeting. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/22/15

Opt-out rates soar on state tests

The number of students refusing the New York state assessments increased dramatically this year in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown, as the movement by parents against high-stakes testing continues to grow. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/21/15

Districts get boost in state aid

Local school districts will be getting a boost in state aid, following numbers that were released last week upon the passage of the New York state budget. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Voters will decide on Levittown's proposed $201.8 million budget on May 19.

$201M budget on the table in Levittown

The fate of the Levittown school budget is now in the hands of voters. The Board of Education unanimously adopted a $201.8 million budget that would increase spending by 1.54 percent for the 2015-16 school year if approved on May 19. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Levittown rethinks administrative roles

As the budget development process continues in Levittown, one change expected for next year is the restructuring of administrative positions in the 7,200-student district. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/18/15

High marks for local educators

Teachers in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are making the grade, according to the latest evaluation data released by the New York State Education Department. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/11/15

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