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Sidney Marder, above, right, helped her teacher Tracy Mayoral, with the first lesson of the year on Tuesday at Barnum Woods

Back to school in East Meadow [Photo gallery]

Summer vacation has ended, and students are back in school. Students reported back to class on Tuesday at East Meadow's elementary, middle and high schools. After two days of class, the district … more

9/9/10

The good, bad and ugly of a property-tax cap

Gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Cuomo, the current Democratic state attorney general, recently swung by the Jewel Quinn Senior Center in North Merrick to tout a 2 percent property-tax cap for all municipalities and school districts in New York. more

8/5/10

State assessment scores were down this year across New York State, including East Meadow, as the Education Department changed its scoring system after the tests were administered.

Scoring changes lower East Meadow test results

Grades on the state English Language Arts and math exams fell in East Meadow, across Long Island and throughout New York after the State Education Department recalibrated the proficiency ratings at … more

Mike Caputo | 8/4/10

During a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony, Sue Saitta presented her grandson, Matthew Saitta, with a special flag that was given to her by his grandfather, Arthur after serving in the military.

Recycling program leads to Eagle Scout honor

Matthew Saitta of the Boy Scout Troop No. 507 was given his Eagle Scout Award for a service project he completed at a ceremony held for him on June 26 at St. Anthony’s Hall in … more

Meghan McCloskey | 7/19/10

W.T. Clarke High School Valedictorian Justin Shanahan, with Principal Timothy Voels and Salutatorian Salonee Shah.

Clarke High School's valedictorian and salutatorian

Valedictorian Justin Shanahan This year’s Clarke High School Valedictorian is Justin W. Shanahan, a well-rounded student who was very involved in his school and his … more

6/30/10

After 40 years in the East Meadow School District, Parkway Principal Louis Panzica is retiring. He stands by a display of some of his colorful ties. It was created as a gift by members of his staff.

Louis Panzica bids farewell to Parkway

The kids at Parkway Elementary School always looked forward to seeing what their principal, Louis Panzica, was wearing that day. That is because Panzica has a wardrobe of ties that … more

Mike Caputo | 6/30/10

McVey Principal Dr. Rita Meyerowitz is retiring after working in the East Meadow School District for 37 years.

McVey principal Dr. Rita Meyerowitz retires

For Rita Meyerowitz, her decision to have lunch at a Westbury diner about 37 years ago ended up determining a long, successful career in the East Meadow School District … more

Mike Caputo | 6/30/10

Meet East Meadow High School's class of 2010

A list of graduates from East Meadow High School's class of 2010. more

6/30/10

It was an emotional day for some of the Clarke graduates.

Meet W.T. Clarke High School's class of 2010

A list of graduates from W.T. Clarke High School's Class of 2010. more

6/30/10

Clarke High School ninth grader Alyssa Pekunka is pictured with her pencil drawing.

East Meadow School District shows off artistic talent at show

On June 1, the East Meadow School District held its annual Young Artists Exhibition at the Leon J. Campo Center. The exhibit featured artwork from students in first through 12th … more

6/17/10

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