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Lynbrook High School hosted its annual Human Relations Day on Feb. 11, and the Student Government Association organized virtual guest speakers on a range of topics, including addiction, bullying and more. This year’s theme was the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” From left above were Lexi Capitali, SGA Vice President Maeve Mooney, adviser Mary Kirby and Secretary Emma Leighley

Lynbrook schools celebrate a very ‘Hamilton’ Human Relations Day

Nothing — not even a pandemic — was going to stop teacher Mary Kirby and her band of 60 highly determined students from hosting Lynbrook High School’s annual Human Relations Day. more

By Julia Swerdin | 2/18/21

Powerful nor'easter blows through Lynbrook, East Rockaway

A powerful nor'easter whipped across Nassau County, dumping 3 to 6 inches on the South Shore. The snow, at times, mixed with light rain, leaving a thin sheen of ice atop the white stuff in Lynbrook and East Rockaway. more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 12/17/20

Andrea Porzelt, a guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, was recognized as the Nassau County Counselors’ Association’s 2020 Counselor of the Year on Oct. 23.

Island Park counselor earns high honor

Andrea Porzelt, the guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, got a huge surprise last month when Nassau County Counselors’ Association named her its 2020 Counselor of the Year. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/12/20

Playground and athletics fields at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School are now locked and closed to the public on weekdays after 5:30 p.m. in light of coronavirus and vandalism concerns.

Island Park Schools' fields, playgrounds closed on weeknights

Island Park School District officials have restricted public access to the playground and athletic fields at its two schools — Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School — on weekdays after 5:30 p.m. due to Covid-19 and vandalism concerns. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/5/20

North middle school will be closed for two weeks after coroavirus cases were reported there.

Covid-19 closes two Lynbrook school buildings

As Covid-19 cases recently began to rise across the Lynbrook School District, Lynbrook North Middle and West End Elementary schools switched to full remote learning for two weeks, starting Monday. District officials were recently notified of cases in both schools and the high school, with a total of 14 cases confirmed since the school year began. more

By Julia Swerdin | 11/5/20

We must protect Long Island’s schools

There is a storm brewing, and your child’s school is in its cross hairs. It’s not a hurricane or a tornado. It’s a fiscal tsunami, and it’s going to devastate the education system on Long Island unless Albany steps up and acts. more

By Lisa Tyson | 10/22/20

Lynbrook Board of Education President William Belmont said he was pleased that Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the OK for schools to open this fall, noting that school officials’ goal is to have students return safely.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway schools prep for fall

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing on Aug. 7 that schools across the state were authorized to reopen this fall, Lynbrook and East Rockaway administrators have provided several learning options. more

By Julia Swerdin | 8/21/20

The Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its reorganizational meeting in the high school’s gym, rather than the cafeteria, on July 7 to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Lynbrook Board of Education hosts reorganizational meeting

To adhere to social distancing measures, the Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its annual reorganization meeting on July 7 in the Lynbrook High School gymnasium, instead of the cafeteria. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

Lynbrook Public Schools will host its summer playground program from July 27 to Aug. 14. Above, in a previous year, a camper had fun with a Harry Potter theme.

Lynbrook summer camp is a go

After more than 600 residents said they wanted Lynbrook Public Schools to host their annual summer playground program, administrators announced it would return on July 27 under strict guidelines to ensure the safety of students and staff. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

Voters approved the Lynbrook Public Schools' 2020-21 budget.

Voters approve Lynbrook Public Schools' $91.4M budget, elect Marcus, Palleschi to school board

Lynbrook voters approved the district's 2020-21 budget and elected incumbent Ellen Marcus and newcomer Patrick Palleschi to the Board of Education. The $91.4 million spending plan includes … more

By Mike Smollins | 6/17/20

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