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Key Club Student President Kaitlyn Gavin, left, and Key Club Social Media Advisor Crystina Windham collected entrance fees. The Key Club organized the fundraiser and all funds raised went to the Only Love Foundation.
Central H.S. Key Club raises funds for charity
The Central High School Key Club held its annual fundraiser on Feb. 13, recruiting the help of fellow clubs to raise money for the Only Love Foundation, and education non-profit. In addition to a … more
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Ten Central High School students gathered in the school library on Feb. 13 to give presentations on black figures that inspire them. With them, at center, was library Media Specialist Lisa Dichiara.
Central H.S. teens speak about heroes that inspire
The assignment was to choose a black figure who inspires. So, shortly after Christmas break, the 10 Central High School students who volunteered for the task chose their subjects, and in their spare … more
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Kintergarteners are using the i3 technology to identify patters. A student in Suzanne Daly's class demonstrated how to use the board to complete the pattern.
District 24 adopts new teaching technology in the classroom
Late last winter, Valley Stream School District 24 began adopting new interactive teaching tools into its classrooms. The idea is to move learning beyond traditional pen-and-paper correspondence, … more
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In the aftermath of a Jan. 2 car crash at the Willow Road Elementary School playground, parents and officials are seeking additional safety measures at the school and on the surrounding streets.
Parents, officials want additional measures after Willow Road playground crash
With the temperature nearly 50 degrees on Jan. 2 — the first day back after the holiday break for most schoolchildren — it was good weather to hit the playground. But shortly after … more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.
Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in
Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more
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South graduate, Abby Arjune, renewed her push to have the Hindu holiday of Diwali recognized on the high school district calendar. It is the third time she has come before the school board.
Push for Diwali on school calendar continues
“You need a sharp mind, a clear focus and the right amount of energy to focus on God,” said 18-year-old Valley Stream South High School alumna, Abby Devi Arjune. “Not having the … more
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The Central High School District unveiled three new artificial-turf fields last September. The $8 million project was funded by a $41 million bond approved in 2016.
Turf fields earn high marks
This past fall was the inaugural season for the Central High School District’s recently completed $8 million artificial-turf fields at North, South and Memorial Junior high schools. Players and … more
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Theresa Masi, who started working at the Wooden Shoe Nursery School in 1980, added an anniversary note to the collection of photos and notes from staff at the school’s 40th anniversary celebration on Nov. 19.
Wooden Shoe Nursery School celebrates 40 years
Dozens of small children, ranging in age from infants to toddlers, could be seen on Nov. 19 crawling, giggling and playing on the floor at Valley Stream’s Wooden Shoe Nursery School, on the west … more
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Four-year-old Jacob Lam banged on a Trinidadian drum at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School at its Multicultural Fair on Nov. 20.
Wheeler Avenue hosts Multicultural Fair
Parents and students at Wheeler Avenue Elementary school got a taste (both literally and figuratively) of culture from the increasingly diverse Valley Stream community at the school’s Multicultural … more
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Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.
Clavin announces transition team
Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more
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