The toy drive concluded Dec. 16.
The lessons reinforced existing concepts in curriculum with the inclusion of seasonal topics like snowmen and gingerbread.
“The most important thing is that we do have, now, school board members and parents willing to step up and push back,” Wachter said.
Massapequa School Board Chair Kerry Wachter filed the suit in New York's northern district court.
Board of Education Vice President Jeanine Caramore was cleared to continue suing New York State as an individual, court documents say.
The presentations were part of an ongoing effort at the school to reinforce the lessons of the nonprofit group "Rachel's Challenge."
The Massapequa Board of Education is currently in litigation with the state over its facilities policy after the NYCLU challenged it.
33 students from Massapequa High Shool will be taking their talents to the next level in college.
The comedian took the stage at Massapequa High School Friday to perform and then take questions from sign language students.
The presentations encouraged safe behavior from students, whether they're on a bike or on the internet.
Ceremonies at multiple schools featured music, speeches and marches through school hallways.
Police responded to an incident near Massapequa High School's main campus Wednesday morning.
The homecoming week included themed dress up days and pep rallies, culminating Saturday.
The Magnet students were given the challenge of inventing a brand new breakfast cereal Friday.
The NYCLU had previously challenged the policy on behalf of a student they say was prohibited from using school districts's facilities.
Among the school boards proposing the resolutions are Locust Valley and Massapequa.
The announcement comes a week after New York State ruled that the district could not enforce the policy.
The partnership between the district and the nonprofit is nearly a decade old, school officials say.
The program is offered by the high school in conjunction with its Child Study course and a college-level Children in Family course.
The Massapequa and Wantagh school districts said they are still exploring legal options.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently handed the check to the school.
Dr. Edward A. Salina has been with the Plainedge Union Free School District since 2011.
Parents can submit forms online for their children to attend kindergarten starting in September.
The Chiefs will take on William Floyd for the title on Saturday.
"Even if they just keep that love for it from when they were little. I think that's really special," James Kelly said of his students.
The district is providing the 2024-2025 income eligibility guidelines.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame recognized the accomplished students.
The awards were given by the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Brzezinski assumes the new position at Massapequa High School on July 1.
The 2024-2025 budget received 1,992 yes votes on Tuesday.
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The lawsuit comes in the wake of the state's April ban on Native American names and imagery.
The Massapequa School District is challenging the New York State Board of Regents in an attempt to maintain the "Chief" mascot, per Newsday.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers for their contributions in the classrooms.
Parents in Massapequa can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
The district said they are keeping its legal options open to maintain the Chief name and logo.
Dr. Brian Trapani, in the Massapequa School District for eight years, is promoted to assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.
Massapequa is seeking legal counsel to fight a state decision to remove all Indigenous references from schools.
The deadline to apply is June 16.