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V.S. Central Key Club names lieutenant governor

The Valley Stream Central Key Club elected Zakkiyya Affifah to the position of lieutenant governor for the club on Jan. 15. The lieutenant governor is responsible for all of the surrounding community … more

1/25/21

Baumann & Sons Buses is suing Valley Stream’s four school districts for a total of $1.6 million in a bankruptcy lawsuit after the family of bus companies went out of business in April.

Bus companies sue schools for non-payment during pandemic

A family of bus companies is suing 47 school districts across Long Island, including all four in Valley Stream, for contract fees that the companies allege went unpaid during, and in some cases … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/14/21

District 24 officials announced additional initiatives on Dec. 15 in a continuing effort to address diversity hiring in the district

District 24 continues diversity efforts

Valley Stream District 24 announced new diversity hiring initiatives on Dec. 15, including additional hiring data collection, and the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/28/20

District 24 board appoints new member

The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education voted unanimously on Dec. 15 to appoint Markus Wilson to the trustee seat formerly held by Joseph Shipley, who resigned this month when he moved out … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 12/24/20

Valley Stream schools outlined mandatory testing procedures should they become necessary as coronavirus cases rise. Memorial was one of the latest schools to temporarily close due to positive cases.

Valley Stream schools outline testing procedures as cases rise

Superintendents from all four Valley Stream school districts issued a joint letter on Dec. 10 outlining mandatory Covid-19 testing procedures should New York state designate the neighborhood a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/17/20

The Valley Stream Central High School District board approved a 12-week medical leave of absence for Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich.

CHSD superintendent takes medical leave after alleged threat

The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Educataion voted on Dec. 8 to grant Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich a 12-week medical leave and appointed Assistant Superintendent Clifford … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/17/20

Anthony Cruz in 2019. On Saturday he distributed a letter on behalf of Central High School District teachers asking for additional remote teaching and sick leave options during the pandemic.

CHSD teachers ask for additional Covid remote teaching options

At least a handful of Valley Stream teachers are asking for additional Covid-19 accommodations from the Central High School District, including an exception for the use of paid sick leave days while … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/10/20

Valley Stream CHSD super issues apology after alleged gym spat

Central High School District Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich issued an apology to the school community on Sunday after he reportedly threatened to “cough on everyone” at his … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/9/20

A teacher at Central High School reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus on Nov. 30. It is one of the latest positive cases in Valley Stream schools, and althouth positivity rates are increasing in the neighborhood, infection does not appear to be spreading within school buildings.

As cases rise, V.S. schools brace for a challenging winter

With Coronavirus positivity rates rising in Nassau County, Valley Stream schools are bracing for a number of potentials, including precautionary closures, required closures and mandatory Covid-19 … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/3/20

District 24 develops new diversity initiatives after public outcry

District 24 school officials announced new hiring initiatives on Nov. 18 after a recent outcry by parents and residents over a lack of teacher diversity in a district. Dr. Don Sturz, the District … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 11/27/20

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