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At its April 4 meeting, the Wantagh Board of Education adopted a 2024-25 budget of roughly $91.7 million, which will focus on security enhancements, reducing class sizes and capital improvements.

The Wantagh School budget, roughly $2.2 million larger than the current spending plan, was finalized at the board’s April 4 meeting. The tax levy will total around $67.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.72 percent, which falls below the district’s tax cap. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

The Peer Buddies Program at Mandalay Elementary School met for a little one-on-one time in the cafeteria for some fun and games.

Wantagh's Mandalay Peer Buddies Program fosters positivity and understanding among students

The Peer Buddies program at Mandalay Elementary School is a reverse mainstreaming social skills program for students in the 6:1:1 program. Thirteen Buddies from the third and fourth grade were selected among 70 applicants, which was a record-breaking year for the program. more

5/10/24

Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders, from left, Tristan Damian, Victoria D’Alessandro, Dylan Cespedes, Maggie Kimball and Anthony Ambrosio made a min-golf hole that resembled their school.

Wantagh Elementary students hit a hole-in-one with mini-golf designs

Students worked in teams in Kaitlin Humphrey’s STEAM classes at Wantagh Elementary School to design a miniature golf course. more

5/3/24

Author Lawrence Dupkin, center, a former custodian at Wantagh High School, spoke to juniors about his book, 'Jeb on the Farm.'

Budding authors find inspiration at Wantagh High School

Author Lawrence Dupkin, a former custodian at Wantagh High School, spoke to juniors about his book, “Jeb on the Farm.” more

5/3/24

The Wantagh Lions Club visited elementary schools in Wantagh on April 16 to deliver saplings for students to plant.

Lions Club delivers over 200 saplings to Wantagh fourth graders

To encourage young generations to participate in the national celebration of Arbor Day, the Lions Club delivered more than 200 saplings to fourth graders in the Wantagh School District more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

Seaford High School hosted its first veterans breakfast on April 12, welcoming members of Seaford American Legion Post 1132 and other veterans who were related to students.

Seaford High School hosts breakfast for veterans

Seaford students from the high school and middle school brought relatives who served their country to the April 12 breakfast event. more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

Wantagh Director of Humanities Julie Rosslee is recipient of the 2023-24 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award.

Wantagh humanities leader receives Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award

Julie Rosslee, director of humanities for the Wantagh School District, recently received the Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award for the 2023-24 school year. more

4/25/24

Wantagh senior Anthony Lerro as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Lerro says playing a dual role is a new experience, but Director Kimberly Davis has given the student performers freedom to play the characters in a way that feels authentic to them.

Wantagh High School Drama Club delivers thrilling performance of 'Jekyll and Hyde'

The Wantagh High School Drama Club delivered a mesmerizing rendition of "Jekyll and Hyde" on April 13th. more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

Seaford High School seniors, from left, Angelina Fernandez, Alexa Villeck, Shayla Fox, Jacqueline Grimaldi, Scott Heaslip and Arianna Garcia are among 24 students earning the Seal of Biliteracy this year.

This year, 24 students at Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy

24 students from Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy this year. more

4/19/24

Seaford school district teachers Tara Flood, left, Ann-Marie Motisi, Laura Maciag and Stephanie Lucia were honored as Seaford’s 2023 Teachers of the Year at American Legion Post 1132 on March 20.

Seaford students are the American dream

The Legion hosted its annual Americanism essay contest on March 20 at Edwin Welch Jr. Post 1132. The event is a partnership with the Seaford school district and St. William the Abbot school, in which fourth- and fifth-graders write essays about America. more

By Charles Shaw | 3/29/24

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