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Change is needed after band bus accident

The horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. more

10/5/23

Spartan Aaron Sibblies (4) goes for the interception as Jake Geller (3) of Bethpage looks on.

Valley Stream North shows Spartan spirit at Friday Night Lights game

Broad floodlights illuminated the Valley Stream North High School playing field as the Spartan’s varsity football team faced off against rival Bethpage on September 22. This time around, the … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/29/23

Searching the sky 2,000 miles from home

On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 9/21/23

Valley Stream South High has joined the list of the nation’s 1,000 best public high schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Valley Stream South High among the nation’s best

Valley Stream South High School has been recognized among the nation’s 1,000 best public high schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual list for 2023. The ranking placed … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/15/23

Looking back again on a tragedy we’ll never forget

For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. more

9/14/23

Newly named Valley Stream South High School Principal Matthew Swinson brings two decades of educational experience to his new position.

Valley Stream South High School has a new chief ahead of school year

Matthew Swinson has been named principal of Valley Stream South High School for the upcoming school year, succeeding Maureen Henry who announced her retirement after a 16-year run. Never as a … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/13/23

Throughout the program, the students get the opportunity to socialize with their cohorts.

Valley Stream Central High School holds Summer Bridge Program

Th e Valley Stream Central High School District kicked off its Summer Bridge Program this July. This annual resource for incoming 7th-grade students gives them the opportunity to acclimate themselves … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/13/23

The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education for the 2023-2024 school year.

Valley Stream Central High School District swears in its new board trustees

The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 11, during which the board president and vice president were sworn in for the … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

North awarded silver at NYSSMA Festival

Valley Stream North High School’s senior band had a successful performance at the New York State School Music Association Majors Festival at Hofstra University, held on May 24. The … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/30/23

At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

Recently I was privileged to attend the annual Patriot Award Dinner hosted by the Seaford High School 9/11 Memorial Committee. This event, and other 9/11 programs and projects in Seaford, are administered by the Memorial Committee . . . more

7/20/23

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