Helping to Create a Winter Wonderland
Under the direction of advisers Christine Castro, Laura Papaleo and Lynn Richman, Chain Links Club members at Woodland Middle School created over 300 snowflakes for students attending the new Sandy...
View ArticleWoodland Middle School Mixes It Up
Students at Woodland Middle School stepped out of their comfort zones at lunchtime and mingled with unfamiliar peers during the school’s annual “Mix It Up Day”. Hosted by the Social Emotional Literacy...
View ArticleWoodland Middle School Student to Advance to Regional Competition of 2013...
Woodland Middle School student Abel Ninan is the first place winner of the school’s 2013 spelling bee. As the first-place winner, Abel will now advance to the regional competition of the Scripps...
View ArticleThe Study of Civil Rights Legends
Learning how to research a topic and communicate the information in a coherent manner is an important high-level skill for all students. At Parkway Elementary School, fifth grade students in Larry...
View ArticleStudent Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award
The district is pleased to announce that W.T. Clarke High School student Stefanie Kaufman is the recipient of the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award. Stefanie initiated “Project LETS”...
View ArticleEngaging Students in Literacy and Math
While utilizing a Valentine’s Day theme, first-grade teachers at McVey Elementary School designed lessons that bridged both literacy and math curriculum. During these creative units, that reflected New...
View ArticleSenior Named as Finalist for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program
W.T. Clarke High School senior Daniel Wang has been selected as one of 250 finalists in the 2012-2013 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which acknowledges his outstanding achievements as a leader in his...
View ArticleMcVey Elementary School Presents Bye Bye Birdie
The story that was inspired by the popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957, was brought to life by McVey Elementary School students. The all-American teenage musical...
View ArticleMiddle School Students Recognized as “Terrific Kids”
Students from W.T. Clarke and Woodland middle schools were honored as Terrific Kids for the months of December, January and February at the February, 28, 2013 Board of Education meeting. As part of...
View ArticleEast Meadow High School Student Attends Inaugural Activities
In January 2013, High School Inaugural Scholars were invited to our nation’s capital for a unique and extraordinary opportunity to explore the presidency and the presidential campaigns and take part in...
View ArticleW.T. Clarke High School Presents ‘Grease’
Poodle skirts, Thunderbirds, black leather jackets and the Burger Palace helped to transport community audiences back to Rydell High School in 1959. In early March, talented students from W.T. Clarke...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Cardiovascular System
Students at Barnum Woods Elementary School learned about the heart and the body’s blood flow through a unique lesson that was part of a three-week study about heart health and nutrition. Under the...
View ArticleBarnum Woods Students Treat Others Right
Critically acclaimed drum band Hip Pickles delivered an awe-inspiring performance to students at Barnum Woods Elementary School in an effort to promote the six pillars of character along with the...
View ArticleShow of Love
During an assembly for students at Barnum Woods Elementary School, the “Golden Rule” rang true. Motivational speaker Joe Trionfero’s “Show of Love” presentation not only reiterated the many principles...
View ArticleAuthor Shares Insight on Writing Process
Bowling Green Elementary School students were treated to a special presentation given by Kathleen Bart, author of “A Tale of Two Teddies: Celebrating the History of the Teddy Bear.” Ms. Bart spoke...
View ArticleStudents Receive Visit from National Theatre of the Deaf
Students throughout the district, who are enrolled in the middle and high schools’ American Sign Language (ASL) courses, attended a unique assembly with performances given by the Little Theatre of the...
View ArticleCelebration of Foreign Language and Culture
The W.T. Clarke High School Chapters of the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Honor Societies held their annual induction ceremony. The evening’s celebration was highlighted by musical ensembles, a...
View ArticleParkway Elementary School Welcomes Guest Readers
In March, community members, administrators and Board of Education trustees volunteered to share their favorite children’s books with students at Parkway Elementary School, as part of a month long...
View ArticleLearning the Art of Mosaic
Parkway Elementary School students recently had an opportunity to work with Northport artist Esther Tollen in creating a mosaic that will eventually decorate a wall in the school’s building. Funded...
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