Thursday, October 1, 2026
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St. Agnes Cathedral School held its annual dinner-dance gala on Jan. 31 at The Lannin, honoring dedicated members of its community for their commitment to Catholic education while raising funds to support the school’s operating budget.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/20/26
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Tara O’Shea appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Kathy Higgins of Alliance for a Healthier Generation to highlight the Walking Classroom program, which uses podcast-guided walks to boost engagement and learning for students in the Rockville Centre School District.
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By Kyle Denson
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2/20/26
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Molloy University President James P. Lentini has been named a 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education by Insight Into Academia, recognizing his leadership in expanding enrollment, academic programs and national standing while strengthening the university’s financial stability and community impact.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/18/26
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Rockville Centre residents voiced strong opinions at a Feb. 12 Board of Education meeting over the district’s plan to close a projected $3.78 million 2026-27 budget deficit, debating school reorganization, staffing, special education funding, and long-term financial planning.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/13/26
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William S. Covert Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with its PTA Special Person’s Dance, where students of all ages enjoyed music, dancing with loved ones and friends, and special activities like hip-hop lessons and a photography station.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/13/26
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More than 100 educators from across Long Island gathered at South Side High School for a regional Life Skills Consortium to collaborate on best practices and expand inclusive, special-education programming that supports students with disabilities in developing academic, social and life skills.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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2/13/26
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Seventh- and eighth-grade students from South Side Middle School performed the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before the Long Island Nets’ Jan. 23 game against Raptors 905 at Nassau Coliseum, giving the young musicians a chance to play in front of nearly 2,500 fans.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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After nearly 10 inches of snow fell in Rockville Centre, South Side High School football and lacrosse players spent their snow day shoveling driveways for neighbors through the South Side Shovels initiative, raising more than $7,000 while strengthening community ties.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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Facing rising costs, declining enrollment and strict state tax-cap limits, the Rockville Centre School District is projecting a $3.78 million budget deficit for 2026-27, prompting officials to warn that reliance on reserves is unsustainable and difficult fiscal decisions lie ahead.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/6/26
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Molloy University and the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents hosted the eduAI Summit on Jan. 16 in Rockville Centre, bringing together 250 educators from across Long Island to explore practical classroom applications of artificial intelligence and foster collaboration on its responsible use.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/30/26
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