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Elmont High Principal Kevin Dougherty, bottom right, established the Men of Elmont program in 2016 with the goal of teaching core leadership values and preparing young men for their futures after school.

Men of Elmont says goodbye to Principal Kevin ‘Doc’ Dougherty

Men of Elmont is gearing up for its seventh annual summit on June 1 to wrap up the year — and the program’s mentors said it’s going to be a special one as they bid a fond farewell to its … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/28/23

Dozens of Locustwood Gotham Civic Association members, Elmont Memorial High School students and Town of Hempstead elected officials took on the trash on Hempstead Turnpike outside UBS Arena in Elmont as part of their cleanup initiative.

Photos: Keeping the Elmont community clean

The Locustwood Gotham Civic Association, members of the Elmont Memorial High School Key Club, the counseling department and students from the honor societies teamed up on May 13 to clean up the … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/28/23

Angel Ramos, left, and Tiffany Capers were voted in as trustees for the Elmont Union Free School District education board Tuesday night. Ramos is new to the board, toppling longtime trustee Anthony Maffea.

Tiffany Capers, Angel Ramos win board seats for Elmont elementary schools

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied on … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Capers, Ramos win board seats in Elmont

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied May 16. … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/17/23

The Franklin Square school district is made up of three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street. The school board is increasing its budget next year by $3.7 million, which will allows the district to maintain its current programs and create new ones.

Franklin Square school district's $48.1M budget proposal promises a new playground installation and library renovation

The Franklin Square Union Free School District which encompasses three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street School — is proposing a $48.1 million spending plan for … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

The school board: Not always polite, but indispensable

So you’re looking for a way to give back to your community? Maybe burnish your resume for a future run for public office? Look no further than your local education board. more

By Mark Nolan | 5/11/23

The Elmont elementary school district, which encompasses six schools, has adopted a $111.1 million budget.

Elmont elementary schools adopt $111M 2023-24 spending plan

The Elmont School District officially adopted its 2023-24 budget of $111.1 million — which is $12.6 million more than the current spending plan. According to its budget report, Elmont ranked as … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/7/23

Meet the candidates running for the Elmont elementary school board

The Elmont Union Free School District is gearing up for its upcoming school budget vote and Board of Education elections, set for Tuesday, May 16. There are two seats up this year on the Elmont … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/7/23

A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall . . . more

5/4/23

An aerial photo of the Sewanhaka High School football field and its mascot. The school will have to rename its sports teams and remove all indigenous imagery.

Sewanhaka H.S. in Floral Park and others must replace mascots

By ANA BORRUTOaborruto@liherald.comThe State Education Department voted unanimously on April 18 to end the use of Native American mascots in schools — a decision that will impact Sewanhaka High … more

By Ana Borruto | 4/30/23