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The West Hempstead School District received a credit rating of Aa3 from credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.

Favorable credit rating at West Hempstead schools

The West Hempstead School District received notice from credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service that it has maintained its credit rating of Aa3. According to Moody’s, the Aa3 … more

7/15/21

West Hempstead High class of 2021 graduate Jamie Murphy, third from left, received the community service award from the West Hempstead Community Support Association on June 10. She was joined by, from left, her mother, Mia, Maureen Greenberg, Marge Von Holten, third from right, Dorothy Krimsky and Santos Welti.

West Hempstead teen honored for volunteerism

The West Hempstead Community Support Association honored Jamie Murphy, a recent West Hempstead High School graduate, with this year’s community service award on June 10. The group visited … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/15/21

The West Hempstead Library’s Letterboxing event will take place in August.

West Hempstead Library to hold Letterboxing event

As coronavirus restrictions continue to loosen throughout Nassau County, the West Hempstead Public Library hopes to enhance community engagement through numerous programs this summer, including a new … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/8/21

West Hempstead High School’s STEM team was named a semifinalist in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Contest in February for its plan to create biodegradable masks. Team members, from left, Gloria and Victoria Guerrier, Glenda Garcia, Steven Poirot, Tenoch Jaramillo and Alicia Maria.

West Hempstead High School students recognized for research on biodegradable masks

For West Hempstead High School’s STEM team, being one of 75 schools in the county to be named semifinalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2020-21 Education Contest in February was a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/8/21

Cathedral Post 1087 veteran Chaplain Bruno Roessler, above left, Richie Daig and Commander Peter Johansen saluted as the flag was raised to full staff in West Hempstead.

Hundreds gather for West Hempstead's Memorial Day Parade

Residents filled the streets on Hempstead Avenue and Woodlawn Road in West Hempstead as the West Hempstead Community Support Association held its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 31. The … more

6/9/21

George Washington School social worker Liz Binstock visited classes on May 19 to introduce the Habits of Mind program to students.

A foundation of good habits in West Hempstead

George Washington School and West Hempstead Middle School have recently implemented the Habits of Mind program to students. The Habits of Mind nourishes students’ social-emotional learning and … more

6/3/21

The West Hempstead Water District installed a hydrogen peroxide tank at their Garden City South facility to remove 1,4-dioxane in 2019.

West Hempstead Water District receives $3.9M grant

Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced a $3.9 million grant for the West Hempstead Water District. The money will be used to design and construct a new treatment process at the water … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/3/21

New York Sen. John Brooks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association stand with local union members remembering those who passed away in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Bill would improve infrastructure, technology on Southern State Parkway

With a 10-mile stretch of highway referred to as “Blood Alley,” between Exit 17 in Malverne and Exit 32 in Farmingdale, the Southern State Parkway is known as one of the most dangerous … more

By Jessica M. Semins and Nakeem Grant | 5/27/21

The West Hempstead Middle School Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club recently held its first Read-A-Thon, with students reading 95 comics, two graphic novels and three additional books in one month.

Reading as a superpower in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead Middle School Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club recently held its first Read-A-Thon. In one month, students read 95 comics, two graphic novels and three additional books. English … more

5/20/21

West Hempstead School District's 2021-22 budget passes

West Hempstead School District budget Total: $68.9 million Passed by a vote of 1,003 to 865. It is 5.72 percent larger than the current spending plan, and will maintain all academic … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/11/21

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