Elwood’s Harley Avenue Primary School students performed seasonal favorites during their annual second-grade winter concert.
Students explored science in a Thanksgiving-themed lesson.
Kindergarteners at Harley Avenue Primary School performed festive Thanksgiving songs.
Riley Perinchief organized a food drive to support families who rely on the school’s food pantry.
Three John Glenn High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent to compete in soccer and cross-country at NCAA programs next year.
The Knights teamed up with Coach TJ Brocking for a Stop & Shop food drive, which brought in a substantial haul for neighbors in need.
The collaboration gave high schoolers real-world teaching experience while introducing younger students to digital learning tools.
Dozens of local heroes were celebrated by students, including a Harborfields alum who recently returned from deployment.
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Daughter of legendary band director Robert Krueger, Pamela Dayton will lead this year's celebration.
The garden will produce food for use in classes, and it will also be freely available for students and their families.
The student will help "shape policies and initiatives that impact students across our district," the board president said.
"I want both parents and students to feel at ease with me and to see me as a familiar, friendly face," Principal Julie Bilello said.
The rising junior, majoring in electrical engineering at The Cooper Union, wanted a "glimpse into the power utility industry."
The sensory kits help people with autism and other sensory processing disorders by calming them during a stressful event.
Julie Bilello said her goal is to "create an environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to grow."
"You are not just the future, you are the present, and your voice matters now," the board of education president told students.
The budget required a 60 percent majority to pass because the district was looking to pierce its tax levy.
The budget re-vote, scheduled for mid-June, will once again need a supermajority, as the district is looking to pierce the tax levy.
The Elwood School District sought to pierce the tax levy, and yes voters did not meet the 60 percent majority needed to pass the budget.
The Northport-East Northport School District budget passed this year. See which candidates won election to the school board.
The school district's proposed tax levy is above its allowable limit, and the budget will need a 60 percent supermajority from voters.
The student is set to receive a $40K per year scholarship to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
See what's on the ballot, including the school budget and school board candidates, before you head to the polls on Tuesday.
"Tim is a dedicated young man, and highly motivated to pursue a career in journalism," said SUNY Old Westbury President Timothy Sams.
Melina Neofitos was one of only 120 students selected to perform in the Honors Treble Choir, with only 31 participants coming from New York.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
"It felt amazing to finally get on the field and know because of us, flag football was brought here for the first time," one captain said.
"The work of learning and teaching truly has my heart and has been the core of my administrative career," Dr. Candice Brodie said.
The district honored its county champions, state champions and other impressive showings in the state championships.
The John Glenn HS team raised $13,180 for the Special Olympics of NY.
The event showed "the power of community, generosity and dedication in making a real difference in the fight against childhood cancer."
Brannigan, his mom, and his coach discussed the importance of goal setting and teamwork. Students were rewarded for their reading program.
Students were invited to bring food or create a station to showcase their heritage or a country that interested them.
Funds benefitted the Sean Urda Memorial Soccer Foundation and the Long Island Community Foundation.
More than 500 pairs of socks were delivered to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.
The honor society helped fellow student Ellie Crowley complete her Girl Scout Gold Award project: a kindness rock garden at a food pantry.
Students celebrated the midpoint of their middle school career by playing games like cornhole and Spikeball and doing origami.