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About 300 racers kicked off the second annual McVey 5K last Sunday at McVey Elementary School on Devon Street.

The inaugural McVey 5K last October was so successful, said race organizer Michael Simone, he feared that the second go-around would not live up to increased expectations. more

By David Weingrad | 10/29/14

Adrianna Como, a third-grade student at McVey Elementary School, holds her award while surrounded by her family and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray.

A different form of art

The Town of Hempstead crowned nine winners of its 2014 Recycle Poster contest on Monday at Levy Park in Merrick. Two of the winners were elementary school students in the East Meadow School District. more

By David Weingrad | 6/25/14

The McVey Elementary School inaugural 5K race and 1-mile fun run hit East Meadow Streets last Sunday, with nearly 400 runners competing in the two races.

Hundreds run in McVey 5K

Several months of planning culminated on Sunday when hundreds of runners joined together outside McVey Elementary school in East Meadow to participate in a festive 5K race and 1-mile fun run. more

By David Weingrad | 10/30/13

By signing a banner in McVey Elementary School on Oct. 9, Allyson Kay

United against bullying

Students in the East Meadow School District came to school dressed in orange on Oct. 9 in a united effort to stand up to bullying. It was Unity Day, a districtwide initiative to promote student camaraderie and character education. more

By David Weingrad | 10/18/13

George H. McVey Elementary School will host the inaugural McVey 5K and 1-mile fun run on Oct. 27.

McVey to host inaugural 5K

For the first time, George H. McVey Elementary School will host a 5K and 1-mile fun run on Oct. 27 to cap its annual Red Ribbon Week, a schoolwide initiative that promotes health, wellness and drug awareness through various programs and assemblies. more

By David Weingrad | 9/13/13

Nicole Pupo, 12, bottom left, with Cassandra Nikiel, of East Meadow Girl Scout Troop 1404, spent their summer making colorful drawings that will be hung in the pediatric ward at the Nassau University Medical Center. Behind them, from left, are troop leaders Jerri May and Tracy Pupo, NUMC pediatric nurse manager Sue Novelli and activity specialist Heather Spanfelner.

Girl Scouts’ drawings to hang in NUMC

East Meadow Girl Scouts Cassandra Nikiel and Nicole Pupo have been drawing their entire lives. The Woodland Middle School students, and McVey alum, spend countless hours perfecting their skills, and once had their work displayed at an All County exhibit at Adelphi University. more

By David Weingrad | 9/11/13

Allyson Baner, left, and Olivia Stegner, faced off during the East Meadow Summer Tournament 19U girls’ final last Sunday.

Two days, 400 teams, 1,000 games

A year’s worth of preparation by members of the East Meadow Soccer Club culminated last weekend in a tournament in which 6,000 players competed on fields throughout Long Island. more

By David Weingrad | 8/28/13

W.T. Clarke High School recently revived the ’50s greaser look with a musical performance of “Grease.” Above, Riley Walsh, Sean Kalinowski, Andrew Mavrogeorgis, Nick Smith and Alexander Cavanaugh slicked back their hair and flashed some leather..

W.T. Clarke and McVey schools put on a show

Lately, students in the East Meadow School District have been putting on quite a show. more

By David Weingrad | 3/20/13

McVey assistant principal Harriet Alfano read a children’s book to students during the party.

For the love of reading

Hundreds of McVey Elementary school students invaded the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Old Country Road in Carle Place on a recent Monday night for the school’s 4th Annual Reading Party. more

By David Weingrad | 3/13/13

Sharon Oderwald with her 5-year-old daughter Violet in her East Meadow home.

For one mother, much more at risk during blackouts

Power outages across East Meadow left many families no choice but to vacate their homes. Among the thousands of residents who waited up to two weeks for power to be restored, many were fortunate to have friends and families welcome them into their homes, providing warmth and shelter when they needed it most. more

By David Weingrad | 11/21/12

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