🌱 Missing Hewlett Teenager Found + School: Student In Cage OK

Hello, people of Five Towns! I'm here with a fresh edition of the Five Towns Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain, then snow, 1-2 inches. High: 37 Low: 16.

Here are the top three stories in Five Towns today:

1. The Hewlett teenager who was missing and believed to be with his friend, Jake Rogers, was found, along with 16-year-old friend Rachel Solomon in Glen Cove. The teenagers were last seen early Tuesday. (Patch)
2. Syosset Central School District is reacting after a video went viral on Snapchat. The video shows a student in a cage during class at Syosset High School. The school explained the video shown is part of a science experiment. (News 12)
3. Valley Stream District 30 school officials are seeking feedback from the community as they begin the search for their next superintendent. Dr. Nicholas Stirling announced his retirement, effective on June 30. (Patch)

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Today in Five Towns:

• Hewlett High School Grades 8-9 Parent Orientation/Curriculum, Hewlett High, 7 p.m.

From my notebook:

• Today's Grade 7 Science Fair at Woodmere Middle School has been postponed. (Patch)
• Riley Weiss, from the Hewlett girls’ basketball team, is the first girl in Long Island history to average over 40 points. This year she may break her own record, leading Long Island with 42 points per game. (LI Herald)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Elementary: "Recently moved to Hewlett. Anyone clear on garbage pick-up days. Large items? What is recycled?" (Nextdoor)

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— Jackie