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East Rockaway School District Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said officials closed the high school for three days after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 in accordance with state and local guidelines.

East Rockaway High School reopens after short break

Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

Students and staff returned to school last week in Lynbrook and East Rockaway. Students at Centre Avenue Elementary School were clearly excited to go back.

Uncertain school years begin in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

In what was a very different return to school than past years amid the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff in Lynbrook and East Rockaway attended school in person on Sept. 8 for the first time in six months, wearing masks and keeping their distance from one another. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/17/20

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School is closed to students and staff and will switch to remote learning through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

East Rockaway High School moves to remote learning for rest of week after positive Covid-19 test

Just a week after opening its doors for a return to classes for the first time in six months, East Rockaway school officials announced that the Junior-Senior High School will switch to an all-remote model at least through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Rhame and Centre Avenue elementary schools will continue with normal operations. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/15/20

Many athletes and coaches have expressed disappointment over the postponement of fall sports.

Fall sports postponed for Lynbrook, East Rockaway

With the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents unanimously voting to delay the start of high school sports until January, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway athletes, coaches and families expressed their disappointment. more

By Julia Swerdin | 9/3/20

Rolling River Day Camp, in East Rockaway, ended its summer sessions on Aug. 21 and reported no coronavirus cases. Camp administrators said the facility could be used as a model for schools when they reopen. Above, from left, were Charlotte Costello, Brynn Goldstein, Isabelle Udall, Ann Klesh, Ariana Reyes, Sadie Inger and Christalina Blackman.

No Covid-19 cases at Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway

After completing an abbreviated summer camp with no coronavirus cases, Rolling River Day Camp Executive Director Marissa Goodman Allaben said she believed the facility set an example for what a safe transition back to school could be like. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/3/20

Lynbrook Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak posted a letter on the district’s website noting the need for an anti-racist curriculum, while explaining that Lynbrook has worked to include diverse authors and themes in its literature lessons. An alumni group is asking administrators to revamp how Lynbrook schools teach about racism.

Lynbrook High School alumni push for racism education

A group of Lynbrook High School alumni has united to further the cause in their community, specifically the school district, which they said could make improvements in teaching anti-racism principles and incorporating di-verse teaching methods into the curriculum. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/27/20

Lynbrook High School students participate in the Talenthood tutoring program.

Talented ‘Talenthood’ tutors mentor students in Lynbrook

After being stuck inside for so long, it is more important than ever for children to brush up on skills and get active. A nationwide tutoring company, Talenthood, has just been expanded to Lynbrook and Hewlett, and provides a way for children to regain lost skills and improve in many areas, including academics, sports, music, technology and art. more

By Emma Ward and Sophie Ward | 8/21/20

Lynbrook Board of Education President William Belmont said he was pleased that Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the OK for schools to open this fall, noting that school officials’ goal is to have students return safely.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway schools prep for fall

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing on Aug. 7 that schools across the state were authorized to reopen this fall, Lynbrook and East Rockaway administrators have provided several learning options. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/21/20

Lynbrook High School students celebrated at a (mostly) socially distanced prom on July 28. From left were Arianna Paxinos, Gemma Ida Ortiz, Nicole D’Agostino, Bella Maffei, Kiera Derrig, Casey LaBarbera, Sofia Sacchetti, Annalise Riley and Sara Bahri

Lynbrook High School's class of 2020 celebrates prom

Lynbrook High School seniors may have faced many obstacles this year, but they still had a chance to celebrate one of the greatest traditions: their high school prom. more

8/13/20

After a delay caused by the coronaivirus, renovations at Lynbrook High School and other district buildings are back on track.

Lynbrook school revamp is on track

In the four months since officials broke ground on Lynbrook High School’s renovation, much progress has been made. The project has been in the works for nearly three years, beginning with the community’s approval in October 2017 of a $28.9 million bond to fund it. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/13/20

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