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Sophmore Emmanuel Alvarado has been a stand-out wrestler at the Valley Stream Central High School wrestling team under the watch of head coach Chris Carbajal.

This Valley Stream Central wrestling coach helps develop character on and off the mat

Although wrestling has always been a rigorous sport, testing an athlete’s endurance and resilience, for Valley Stream Central High School wrestling head coach Chris Carbajal, it’s not … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/2/24

While last year’s budget included a number of student perks, this year’s spending priorities at Valley Stream Central High School center on making essential repairs and renovations.

A snapshot of Valley Stream Central’s spending plan: repairs and rebuilds

The Valley Stream Central High School District held its annual budget tour and inspection throughout its three high schools and Memorial Junior High School last Saturday, providing community members … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 1/12/24

Elmont’s call for a community center

Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more

By Michaelle Solages | 1/5/24

The SATs will be fully digital starting next spring. The shortened length and online interface will simplify the test-taking process but poses new logistical challenges.

As the SAT goes digital, this is how the Valley Stream Central District gets ready

Starting next spring, the familiar features of the SAT test-taking experience — filling out answer sheets, paging through booklets, and sharpening No. 2 pencils — are officially no more. … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/15/23

Jennifer DiMaio, the Central District’s newest assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, says she is excited about the use of communication platforms like ParentSquare to connect parents with students’ lives.

This lifelong Valley Stream Central educator heads curriculum and instruction

Jennifer DiMaio was named superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Valley Stream Central High School District on Sept, 15, succeeding Christian Bowen, who resigned from the district in … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/15/23

A war overseas, yet close to home

The war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 11/9/23

Valley Stream South students got a rare treat, having their questions about space answered by astronaut Andreas Mogensen live from the International Space Station.

Valley Stream South High School sends questions to space

Valley Stream South High students launched their questions from Earth and heard the answers from astronauts on the International Space Station. Last month, Valley Stream South High School teamed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/3/23

A look at the questions Valley Stream South students sent to the International Space Station

Valley Stream South High students launched their questions from Earth and heard the answers from astronauts on the International Space Station. Last month, Valley Stream South High School teamed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 11/3/23

Niche.com, a ranking and review website, has named Valley Stream Central High School the number one magnet high school in the state.

Valley Stream Central High School the top magnet school

Valley Stream Central High School has been named the number one magnet high school in the state, according to Niche.com, a ranking and review website. The site also ranked Central 15 among the best … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/3/23

Valley Stream North High School music teachers Angelica Ansbacher and Rebecca Hayden spearheaded efforts to raise money for Farmingdale High School’s music department in the wake of the Farmingdale band’s fatal bus crash last month.

Here's Valley Stream North High School's show of solidarity after the Farmingdale fatal bus crash

Roughly 40 Farmingdale High School band students were loaded onto a bus destined to take them to a band camp in Pennsylvania last month. One moment, the students were riding along Interstate 84, … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/20/23