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Mary Penson presented a slideshow on zoonotic diseases at the West Hemp-stead Public Library on Jan. 5.

West Hempstead High School senior shares project on zoonotic diseases

Growing up, West Hempstead High School senior Mary Penson often visited her father, Dr. Harry Penson, at his veterinarian office. It was interesting, she said, to hear about zoonotic diseases, which … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/17/19

West Hempstead class of 2018 graduate Lauren Faulds, second from right, collected holiday cards made throughout the district on Dec. 14 to deliver personally to Maddox Hyde in Pittsburgh.

Cards for a wish in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead School District recently took part in helping to grant the wish of a 14-year-old boy in Pennsylvania by creating holiday cards. Class of 2018 West Hempstead High School graduate … more

1/17/19

Registration for Malverne’s Saturday morning program for preschoolers will take place at Maurice W. Downing Primary School, starting on Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Malverne Union Free School District announced its Saturday morning program for preschool children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth and social development. Instructed by … more

1/17/19

Sparky showed off New York Islanders and West Hempstead pride during an assembly at Chestnut Street School on Jan. 3.

Islanders spark interest in teamwork in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead Union Free School District’s Chestnut Street School was treated to a special visit from New York Islander’s mascot Sparky the Dragon on Jan. 3. The Islanders-sponsored … more

1/17/19

Malverne High School defensive end Jovani Duran, airborne above (on natural grass), won a competition sponsored by the LandTek Group for a video showcasing his pass-rushing skills.

Malverne High School student-athlete wins social media contest

Malverne High School senior football player Jovani Duran received a $2,000 scholarship from the LandTek Group for winning its “Terrific on Turf” social media competition last month. The group, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/10/19

Davison Avenue Assistant Principal Stephen Benfante, left, and community leader Patrick Coonan will both be bestowed with the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award on Jan. 18.

MLK Humanitarian Award honorees announced in Malverne

All students in the Malverne Union Free School District will take part in a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m., in the Howard T. Herber Middle … more

1/10/19

The West Hempstead SSAC met with district officials and architects during a meeting on Dec. 6.

West Hempstead Superintendent's Student Advisory Council shares ideas with district officials

Members of the West Hempstead Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council had the opportunity to meet with district officials and architects to exchange ideas during their meeting on Dec. … more

1/10/19

Noel Taverez, right, of the Malverne Union Free School District, got to meet with reps from the Culinary Institute of New York.

Malverne student prepares for future with Nassau BOCES Barry Tech

Malverne student Noel Tavarez, who is attending Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, got to discuss possible options with admissions representatives from the Culinary Institute of New York. CINY is just one of … more

1/10/19

Malverne High School’s Malachi Thomas and Oluwaseun Ajirotutu performed in chorus at the 2018 NYSSMA All-State Chorus from Nov. 29-Dec. 2.

Meet Malverne High’s top musicians

Two student-musicians from Malverne High School’s chorus performed in the 2018 New York State School Music Association’s All-State Chorus held in Rochester from Nov. 29-Dec. 2. The district … more

1/10/19

Malverne High school reduced its number of suspensions to three during the 2017-18 school year, according to district Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund.

Malverne School District addresses racial disparities

The New York Equity Coalition, an organization of New York educational advocacy groups, released a report last month detailing the racial disparities in suspension rates between students of color and … more

By Ronny Reyes and Nakeem Grant | 1/3/19

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