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Front-line workers at Northwell Hospital in Manhasset received appreciation cards from Howard T. Herber Middle School’s students.

Malverne students thank front-line heroes

Sixth graders at Howard T. Herber Middle School in the Malverne School District recently shared their gratitude for front-line workers. Loredonna Hennessy and Kimberly Hayes’ sixth-grade … more

5/20/20

Virtual Field Day in Malverne

Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s annual Field Day festivities will go virtual this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Led by Principal Rachel Gross, Team Orange and Team Blue will go … more

5/8/20

The West Hempstead School District will remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

Malverne, West Hempstead schools to remain closed

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, students in New York state will not return to school for the rest of the year, and will instead continue with distance learning, Gov. Andrew … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/6/20

Former West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar served as principal from 2015-2018.

Former West Hempstead High School principal dies at 60

Former West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar, who spent nearly 20 years in the West Hempstead School District, died on Sunday at the age of 60. The cause was not … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/4/20

The West Hempstead School District will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

West Hempstead schools to remain closed

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and college will not return to their schools in New York for the rest of the 2019-20 school year and will instead continue with distance learning to help … more

By Nakeem Grant and Scott Brinton | 5/1/20

The Malverne School District will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

Malverne schools to remain closed

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and college will not return to their schools in New York for the rest of the 2019-20 school year and will instead continue with distance learning to help … more

By Nakeem Grant and Scott Brinton | 5/1/20

Gloria Salas, a teacher aide at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead, painted colorful rocks with encouraging messages as part of the district’s Rainbow Rocks initiative.

West Hempstead shares signs of unity with Rainbow Rocks

With schools not expected to re-open until at least May 15 in New York state because of the coronavirus pandemic, students and teachers in the West Hempstead School District have found new ways to … more

4/29/20

Malverne High School senior Olivia Marco was named as a recipient of the 2020 Wonder Girl Award.

Malverne teen honored with Wonder Girl award

Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press, named Malverne High School senior Olivia Marco as a recipient of the 2020 Wonder Girl Award. Each … more

4/22/20

Erin Holtkamp, an English as New Language teacher at George Washington School in West Hempstead, and her daughter, Payton, safely delivered donated books to her students’ homes.

A project ‘full of heart’ in West Hempstead

Erin Holtkamp, an English as a New Language teacher at George Washington School in West Hempstead, took it upon herself to ensure students’ needs are being met at home by donating books to … more

4/15/20

The Malverne School District is one of 754 schools to be recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

Malverne School District honored for music education

The Malverne School District was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Malverne is one of 754 school districts … more

4/14/20