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West Hempstead High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Marisa Sheehan, right, and Isabella Caldwell, finished with grade point averages of 104.4 and 103, respectively.

West Hempstead’s top scholars celebrate the past and focus on the future

For West Hempstead High School’s Marisa Sheehan and Isabella Caldwell, learning they were named valedictorian and salutatorian lightened up a less-than-stellar day. Someone stole Caldwell’s chips … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/20/19

Malverne High School will hold its class of 2019 graduation ceremony on Friday.

Malverne’s top students credit friendly rivalry for their success

Nelson Chow, Jack Cecere and Anthony Marco, Malverne High School’s valedictorian and co-salutatorians, who met at Howard T. Herber Middle School, said their friendship led to their academic … more

6/20/19

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett recognized the students who took part in the village’s “What the Flag Means to Me” essay contest at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on June 14.

Flag Day ceremony for all ages in Malverne

The Malverne American Legion Post 44 held its annual Flag Day ceremony under the gazebo at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on June 14. Dozens of veterans, residents and students from the … more

6/20/19

Cornwell Avenue Principal Deanna Sinito, second from right, welcomed Chestnut Street kindergarten students for a tour on June 12.

A special tour for West Hempstead’s kindergartners

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead visited Cornwell Avenue School to become familiar with their future school building on June 12. Cornwell Avenue Principal Deanna … more

6/20/19

Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, fourth from top left, joined State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for her inaugural Student Standout Awards ceremony on June 2.

Student standouts in Malverne, West Hempstead

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin hosted her inaugural Student Standout Awards ceremony on June 2. Griffin recognized 13 high school students who have stood out in their school and communities. … more

6/20/19

The West Hempstead School District welcomed Molloy College professors Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Dr. Maria Dove, as well as educators from North Carolina’s Wake County Public School System on May 23.

West Hempstead schools collaborates with North Carolina educators

The West Hempstead School District welcomed Molloy College professors Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Dr. Maria Dove along with a group of educators from the Wake County Public School System in North … more

6/13/19

Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Malvernites, Valley Streamers raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

West Hempstead scholar Alexander Selesny was one of nine students to be named valedictorian at Yeshiva University on May 30.

Scholar from West Hempstead receives highest rank at Yeshiva University

West Hempstead resident Alexander Selesny was among the hundreds of students from Yeshiva University’s undergraduate schools to will receive a degree during its 88th Commencement Exercises on May … more

6/6/19

Fourteen West Hempstead students from the middle and high school earned awards for their presentations during this year’s Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10.

Long Island Science Congress winners in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead School District was well represented by students from both the middle and high school during the Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10. Fourteen West Hempstead students … more

6/6/19