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Haseena Mooppan, a school district resident, spoke at the Nov. 17 Board of Education meeting about adding the Eid holidays to the school calendar.

Hewlett-Woodmere board, parents wrangle over adding Eid holidays to school calendar

Since 2017, Muslim parents and students in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District have asked that the Board of Education consider adding two Muslim holy days, Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha, to the school calendar. The days are now recognized by 22 districts across Long Island. more

By Lisa Margaria | 11/26/21

Marie Donnelly, Assistant Superintendent for Business, recapping the Board of Education’s budget presentation, which can be found on the district’s website.

Potential Hewlett-Woodmere cost-cutting ideas to be studied

The Woodmere Education Center auditorium was unusually filled with parents and students for the Nov. 10 Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education work meeting after rumors circulated throughout the school community about cost-cutting measures that included eliminating the 10-period high school day and threaten elective courses such as the arts. more

By Lisa Margaria | 11/18/21

LIFE Trust Counselor Danielle Scarpulla donned the T-shirt that her colleagues will be wearing at the Colon Cancer Coalition’s ‘Get your Rear in Gear’ 5K Run on Oct. 17.

Cedarhurst nonprofit helps to fight colon cancer

Inspired by one employee who lost his father to colon cancer and supported by other co-workers, including one who lost her mother to breast cancer at least 15 staff members of the Cedarhurst-based nonprofit Labor & Industry for Education will take part in the Colon Cancer Coalition’s “Get your Rear in Gear” 5K Run in Manhattan’s Riverside Park on Oct. 17. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/7/21

Martha Carney, right, was one of the 10 women spotlighted for her community contributions by State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.

Hewlett resident is a 'Woman of Distinction'

Martha Carney, of Hewlett, was one of the 10 women that State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin (D- Rockville Centre) highlighted with her third annual Women of Distinction ceremony that took place on July 22. The women were recognized for their civic contributions and being role models. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/19/21

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

Getting our kids back to school must be a priority

An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . . more

8/12/21

28 Five Towns residents were named to the Adelphi University dean's list for the spring semester.

Five Towners on Adelphi dean’s list

Adelphi University in Garden City unveiled its spring semester dean’s list and it includes 28 Five Towns residents. Adelphi’s deans of arts and sciences, education and health science, business, nursing and public health, social work and psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/22/21

Building our schools back better

Summer vacation for students this year follows almost a year and a half of coronavirus shutdowns and precautions. The learning loss during school closures was significant, and unless steps are taken, the U.S. risks the education of a generation of young people. more

By Alan Singer | 7/8/21

The Hewlett –Woodmere Board of Education approved a decrease in the tax levy from the 1.95 percent initially adopted and approved to 1.65.

Hewlett-Woodmere reduces tax levy

Applying finalized state aid money, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s Board of Education voted unanimously at the July 1 meeting to approve a reduction of the school district’s tax for the 2021-2022 school. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/8/21

Ilene Gabel on her last day as a teacher at Hewlett High School, last Oct. 30. The balloons commemorated her 50 years in the district.

Hewlett-Woodmere teachers say goodbye

When the next school year begins, several longtime Hewlett High School faculty members who were familiar to students and colleagues alike will no longer be seen in the hallways. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/24/21

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