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The Sewanhaka High School grounds bearing the school’s Native American mascot will be modified to include the school’s new mascot, a Raven, by September.

Sewanhaka High will now be known as the home of the Ravens

Sewanhaka High School’s sports teams will now be known as the Ravens. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/7/24

The Sewanhaka High School turf field, redone in 2015, featured the school's longtime mascot whose depiction has become an increasingly offensive image to Native Americans. The Sewanhaka Central High School District announced during its education board meeting on May 28 that the school's new mascot will be the Ravens.

Sewanhaka High School announces new mascot as the Ravens

Sewanhaka High School announces its new mascot as the Ravens. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/29/24

A nonverbal student with special needs was allegedly tied to a chair by a teacher at New Hyde Park Memorial on April 4. The 15-year-old student's parents have filed a notice of claim against the district, seeking $3 million in damages.

Sewanhaka school district being sued after special needs student was allegedly tied to a chair

The Sewanhaka central High School District is being sued for $3 million in damages by parents of a New Hyde Park Memorial student with special needs who was allegedly tied to a chair. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/23/24

The school budget vote for Sewanhaka Central High School District, which includes H. Frank Carey, Elmont Memorial, Floral Park Memorial, New Hyde Park Memorial and Sewanhaka High School, will take place on May 21.

Sewanhaka high school district’s proposed 2024-25 school budget

The Sewanhaka Central High School District’s proposed $255.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.47 percent, falling within the tax levy cap. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

Sophia Brennan performs as Sandy Dumbrowski in H. Frank Carey High School’s performance of ‘Grease.’

‘Grease lightning’ strikes H. Frank Carey High School

The cast of H. Frank Carey High School’s “Grease” gave an all-out performance to the audience in Franklin Square on March 23. more

By Nicole Wagner | 4/5/24

Students in Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations program attended the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference March 7-10. There the Elmont students won seven committee awards.

Elmont High Model UN excels at West Coast conference

Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations earns seven awards during the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Alyssa Fouad, an educator from the Safe Center Long Island which helps survivors of domestic violence, spoke with Sewanhaka High School students on Feb. 12 about the signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships.

Students learn about the dangers of dating violence

Students at Sewanhaka High School learned about teen dating violence during a workshop held by The Safe Center Long Island on Feb. 12. Ashna Balroop, a senior at Sewanhaka High School, was inspired to spread awareness with her classmates about the issue of domestic violence in teen dating. more

By Nicole Wagner | 2/23/24

Elmont’s call for a community center

Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more

By Michaelle Solages | 1/5/24

A war overseas, yet close to home

The war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 11/9/23

After a racial incident during a junior varsity girls volleyball game between Elmont Memorial High School and Bellmore’s John F. Kennedy High School on Sept. 27, the districts are working together to educate students.

Sewanhaka, Bellmore-Merrick school districts combat racism

The Sewanhaka and Bellmore-Merrick school districts are working to educate students after a recent racial incident during a junior varsity girls volleyball match on Sept. 27 was brought to administrators’ attention. more

By Nicole Wagner | 11/3/23

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