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Danielle Santos Atkinson, Hofstra University, Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Herald Inside LI webinar to address delay of high school, college sports

Nassau and Suffolk counties have both opted to postpone high school sports until January of 2021, and many colleges have moved their fall sports to the spring, as well. With sports on pause, student-athletes — especially high school seniors — and parents are left not only disappointed, but also with many lingering questions. more

9/15/20

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 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

What a poet can teach us about death — and life

I was out for a drive in mid-April, rounding the corner from Beach Street to Merrick Road in Merrick, when Emily Dickinson’s words suddenly came to my mind . . . more

7/31/20

Lynbrook High School students attend virtual summit event for first time

Lynbrook High School students attended their first National Student Leadership Summit, an annual event hosted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/30/20

The Lynbrook class of 2020 celebrated a socially distant graduation on July 23. For the first time in 50 years, the ceremony was held at Point Lookout Park rather than the Marion Street football field.

Lynbrook High School class of 2020 celebrates graduation

The Lynbrook High School class of 2020 has experienced many firsts, marking history in a time of immense change and unpredictability. For one, it’s the first class to graduate at Point Lookout Park, breaking with a 50-year tradition of collecting diplomas on the Marion Street Elementary School field. more

By Julia Swerdin | 7/30/20

Graduate, Anthony Romano will study business and its relation to the music industry at Saint John’s University

Emotions run high at East Rockaway High School graduation

Clapping and cheering could be heard from the bleachers filled with parents of graduates as the class of 2020 took their seats for the in-person graduation ceremony on Friday, June 26 at East … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 6/29/20

Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian were named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020.

Lynbrook High School val, sal hope to help community in the future

Though the coronavirus and remote learning impacted their senior years, Lynbrook High School valedictorian Arpie Bakhshian and salutatorian Anna Rath said they were proud to represent their class and excited for the future. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School class of 2020 valedictorian Zackary Hirashima.

East Rockaway val, sal reflect on school spirit, look ahead

As they look back on their four years at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School and toward their futures, valedictorian Zackary Hirashima and salutatorian Gianna Wayar both remembered how the small class consistently came together to support one another. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

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