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Lynbrook High School alumnus Jeff Sklar spoke virtually about the power of leadership. LHS Student Government Association advisor Mary Kirby joined the session.

Lynbrook High School alumnus Jeff Sklar talks power of positive leadership

Since his time at Lynbrook High School, alumnus Jeff Sklar has gone on to blaze a successful career in the world of business and, to this day, continues to make the Lynbrook community proud with his inspiring mantra of leadership. more

By Julia Swerdin | 12/24/20

The Lynbrook High School Key Club hosted a successful blood drive on Dec. 18 at the Knights of Columbus. Above, Co-presidents Carly Tucker and Marti Candel at the event.

Lynbrook High School Key Club hosts successful blood drive

Now more than ever before, there is a chronic blood deficit between what is needed by hospitals and what is collected at blood donation centers. “We always received flyers saying that blood … more

By Julia Swerdin | 12/24/20

North middle school will be closed for two weeks after coroavirus cases were reported there.

Covid-19 closes two Lynbrook school buildings

As Covid-19 cases recently began to rise across the Lynbrook School District, Lynbrook North Middle and West End Elementary schools switched to full remote learning for two weeks, starting Monday. District officials were recently notified of cases in both schools and the high school, with a total of 14 cases confirmed since the school year began. more

By Julia Swerdin | 11/5/20

Friends and colleagues said that Joanna Commander has inspired high school athletes, teachers and administrators across Long Island.

Former Lynbrook athletic director is now a Hall of Famer

Former Lynbrook Athletic Director Joanna Commander has long been passionate about helping student-athletes, and her dedication and drive earned her a spot in the Nassau County High School Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2020. more

By Mike Conn and Mike Smollins | 10/29/20

Lynbrook Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak and the Board of Education last week approved the creation of a task force to develop plans to return all students to their school buildings if they want to come back.

Lynbrook officials: Remote students can’t come back for now

Lynbrook parents said at the Oct. 14 Board of Education meeting that they were angry that students could no longer return to in-person classes if they wanted, after spending the first quarter online. District officials had previously told parents that students would be given that option at the end of the first marking period, which will end Nov. 13. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/22/20

Superintendent of Lynbrook Schools Dr. Melissa Burak announced that two students tested positive for Covid-19, but there was no need to close schools after correspondence with the Department of Health.

Two Lynbrook High School students diagnosed with Covid-19

Lynbrook Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak announced on Tuesday that two Lynbrook High School students tested positive for Covid-19, but the school will remain open. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/1/20

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