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Nick Gonzalez received his diploma from Board of Education Trustee Joseph DiSibio last month at Valley Stream North High School. The Central High School District graduated 93.2 percent of its students in the class of 2012, up nearly four percentage points from the previous year.

While many districts across New York posted lower or stagnant graduation rates, the Valley Stream Central High School District climbed higher and was once again well above the state average, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month more

By Brian Croce | 7/3/13

Students and staff placed bowling pins with messages to Chris Schroeder on a paper alley.

South pays tribute to Chris Schroeder

There were tears and there were laughs as about 200 students, teachers and community members came together to remember Chris Schroeder in a memorial service at South High School on June 18. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/26/13

Class President Nihal Majumder, salutatorian Jeanne Powell and valedictorian Andrew Hess watch their fellow graduates arrive.

A caring class graduates South High

After hearing the speeches from administrators and teachers at Valley Stream South High School’s graduation ceremony on June 21, there is no doubt that the class of 2013 is going to be missed. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/26/13

Students displayed a signed banner to honor classmate Chris Schroeder as his funeral procession passed by Valley Stream South High School on June 8.

Valley Stream remembers Chris Schroeder

There are many attributes that defined Chris Schroeder, but the fact that he simply loved life stands out most among those who knew him. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 6/12/13

The Valley Stream Junior Fire Department hosted a pasta dinner to raise money for member Chris Schroeder who has been battling cancer for the past two years. The event raised more than $2,000 for his medical expenses.

Teen in Valley Stream's prayers

Chris Schroeder’s two-year battle with leukemia has been like a roller-coaster, noted his father, Wally. The 18-year-old South High School senior is back in the hospital, but his family and friends are praying for him to overcome the disease. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/8/13

Graduation rates on the rise in Valley Stream

The Valley Stream Central High School District posted a graduation rate well above the statewide average, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month. more

By Brian Croce | 7/11/12

Danielle Bowker, Ashley Tkacsik, Jessica Kircher and Stephanie Martucciello were four of the more than 200 seniors who graduated from Valley Stream South High School last Friday evening.

South grads encouraged to dream big

The field at Valley Stream South High School may have been dampened due to heavy rainfall in the afternoon on June 22, but the spirits of the more than 200 graduating seniors and their friends and family who packed the school’s cafeteria were not. more

By Brian Croce | 6/27/12

Students sit for an Advanced Placement exam at Valley Stream South High School. The school was recently recognized for its college readiness program, among other factors.

A high ranking for South High

Valley Stream South High School was ranked 75th in the state by U.S. News and World Reports which last week announced its annual “Best High Schools” rankings. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/12

South High helps one of its own

It was an evening of love for Chris Schroeder, a Valley Stream South High School junior who is battling cancer, at a school-wide benefit on Dec. 2. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/21/11

Ninth-grader Malik Bellamy, who presented with classmates Abu Bakar, Damani Basdeo and Angelo Khan on the pros and cons of the American education system, speaks about his project at South High School on Nov. 18.

Celebrating diversity at South High

Diversity was the theme of student presentations and performances during the American Education Week program at South High School on Nov. 18. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/23/11

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