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Thomas Dolan was named Sewanhaka’s interim superintendent, effective July 1. He has worked in several administrative roles, including acting superintendent of the Locust Valley School District and interim president of Nassau Community College
An interim superintendent for Sewanhaka Central High School District
After 40 years of public school service on Long Island, Sewanhaka Central High School Superintendent James Grossane announced his plans to retire on June 30. As a result, the Sewanhaka school … more
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The Sewanhaka Central High School District released its first presentation of the 2023-24 executive budget last month. Superintendent James Grossane and Kevin O’Brien, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, discussed the new curriculum additions and capital projects planned for next year.
Sewanhaka Central High School District proposes $244M budget for 23-2024 academic year
The Sewanhaka Central High School board has unveiled a proposed $244 million budget for 2023-24, which includes the implementation of new courses and several improvement projects across all five … more
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Elmont school board President Michael Jaime, left, faced questions about his use of a bus for a Nov. 17 trip to see former President Barack Obama. Sewanhaka district Superintendent James Grossane — whose district has authority over Elmont’s elementary district — claimed he had no knowledge that such a trip had been authorized.
Elmont school board president questioned about bus use
By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com Michael Jaime is under fire for reportedly using a school bus for a trip into Manhattan without any communication or proper paperwork. And parents are … more
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Students chose to represent their heritage through traditional outfits typically worn in their respective countries, such as China, Italy and Pakistan.
It was a cultural celebration at Covert Avenue elementary school in Elmont
Covert Avenue School elementary students paid homage to their heritage during the school’s annual Cultural Diversity Day. Students in kindergarten to second grade dressed in outfits that … more
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Sewanhaka High School varsity basketball coach Jay Allen, right, pictured with Zendon Hamilton, left, on Jan. 27.
Former NBA player Zendon Hamilton retires Sewanhaka High School jersey
Zendon Hamilton has an illustrious basketball career as a former player and current coach — and it all started on the Sewanhaka High School court. On Jan. 27, the Sewanhaka High School boys … more
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Gotham Avenue School held its first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March on Jan. 13. Students gathered in the school’s gymnasium, sporting signs promoting peace and unity.
Peace March unites Gotham Avenue School
To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for equality, Gotham Avenue School in Elmont held its first-ever MLK Jr. Peace March on Jan. 13. Students decked out the entire building with … more
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Sewanhaka High School student Taiwo Olusemire was selected as the seventh grade winner of the spelling bee on Jan. 13.
Sewanhaka H.S. students test their spelling skills
After a school wide screening of the film “Akeelah and the Bee,” Sewanhaka High School got into the spelling bee spirit. On Jan. 13, Sewanhaka High seventh and eighth graders participated in … more
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Gotham Avenue School first graders sang their hearts out and performed two songs during the board of education meeting on Jan. 10.
Elementary students pay tribute to Dr. MLK Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Gotham Avenue School elementary students honored the late Dr. King during an Elmont Union Free School District Board of Education meeting on Jan. 10. … more
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Stewart Manor School’s combined chorus performed during the morning show on Dec. 15.
Stewart Manor students perform showcase
Orchestra, band, chorus and sixth grade drama club students put on a holiday show for their family and peers on Dec. 15. The show began with the orchestra string ensemble led by music teacher … more
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Marissa Linsalata, a 2012 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, took a knee on the school’s football field and called for the replacement of the Indian mascot.
Sewanhaka ordered to remove mascot
The New York State Education Department is calling for an end to the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School is on the list of schools that must comply by the end of … more
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