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Dr. James Hunderfund, Malverne Superintendent, said this is the first year the school district had fallen below the 95 percent participation rate in the exams that is required by the state.

Contrary to federal rules requiring 95 percent student participation in the third- through eighth-grade standardized state assessments, 25 percent of Malverne students and 10 percent of those in West Hempstead opted out of the state’s English exam last week, school district officials said, leaving many wondering about the potential financial ramifications. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/22/15

Advanced Regents stats vary for Malverne, W.H. grads

The New York State Education Department reported on April 29 that 53.6 percent of graduating seniors on Long Island last year received Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation, counting 47.7 … more

By Emily Webb | 5/6/14

West Hempstead schools learn from Sandy Hook

One year after the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the West Hempstead district has taken preliminary measures to protect their students as they enter a new year. … more

By Emily Webb | 12/31/13

Carolyn Probst, the new director of academic achievement & innovation in the West Hempstead School District, assumed her new role on Nov. 12.

W.H. district installs director of academic advancement

While invoking heightened standards of learning this year, as part of the Common Core curriculum, the West Hempstead School District has instated a new administrative position designed to monitor and … more

By Emily Webb | 11/19/13

W.H. district receives state grant for professional development

On Oct. 14, the West Hempstead School District acquired a $270,000 two-year grant from the New York State Education Department to extend the administrative reach of its educators for the sake of … more

By Emily Webb | 10/30/13

After adopting a $55.6 million spending plan

WHMS students raise their voices to reinstate music

While most students typically can’t wait for the school bell to ring, West Hempstead Middle and High School students have started to hear that bell ringing earlier this year due to the district’s … more

By Emily Webb | 9/24/13

Superintendent john Hogan said that he looks forward to the students’ return, and enjoys their enthusiasm, whether it’s on the playing field or in student government.

W.H. schools open their doors

“The summer is never quiet here — there’s always something going on,” West Hempstead Superintendent of Schools John Hogan said of the district’s plans for the new school year, which began … more

By Emily Webb | 9/10/13

Andrew Bedard was all smiles when he received a standing ovation from the large crowd after he was presented with his diploma.

W.H. grads embark on the road ahead

As she addressed her fellow graduates last Sunday, West Hempstead High School’s valedictorian, Caroline Moyer Laurin, examined the true value of their high school diplomas. “Our success is not … more

By Emily Webb | 6/25/13

A curriculum for everyone

The Common Core Standards, a national initiative to bring a common curriculum to all of the nation’s schools and to ensure that students are ready for higher education and the workplace,are coming … more

Howard Schwach | 4/5/13

Cutting the fat . . . and the meat, and the bone

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and many state legislators, view 2011’s tax cap law as one of the crowning achievements of this administration. more

3/28/13

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