Keyword: 'Hewlett-Woodmere' | Herald Community Newspapers

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, far left, said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 for the Northwell Health’s Behavioral Health Center that the opening of the facility is an important step forward in providing adequate resources for mental health treatment. From left, Michael Dowling, president and chief executive of Northwell Health, Dr. Vera Feuer, the center’s director, Rockville Centre School District Superintendent Dr. William Johnson and Southside High School junior Madison Gamberg.

Hewlett-Woodmere School District collaborates on mental health center for teens

After the death of Hewlett High School sophomore John Sabu in September, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District has attempted to put more of an emphasis on mental health, which now includes collaborating with two medical care facilities and four other school districts on behavioral health center for teenagers. more

By Jill Nossa and Matthew Ferremi | 2/13/20

Lawrence Board of Education President Murray Forman, left, Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen and Trustee Heshy Blachorsky at last year’s board meeting, when the 2019-20 budget was unveiled.

It’s time to talk school budgets, again in Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere

Cold temperatures, ice, snow and Valentine’s Day are the most visible signs that it is February. more

By Jeff Bessen and Matthew Ferremi | 2/6/20

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education President Mitchell Greebel, center, said that despite opposition to the calendar, he believes the board developed a calendar that is in the best interest of the community.

Adopted 2020-21 Hewlett-Woodmere School District calendar not a community favorite

Beginning the 2021-2021 school year before Labor Day and having a two-week holiday break for Christmas and New Year’s garnered mixed reaction from a portion of the Hewlett-Woodmere School District community, when the proposed school calendar was unveiled earlier in January. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/30/20

Hewlett-Woodmere School District officials and community members joined forces to create a long-term strategic plan. Above, Justin Shnayder, left, Bilaal Sadiq and Noah Tipipere discussed West Coast Connection, a student travel program, with Catherine Montera, a trip director at last year’s opportunity fair.

How the Hewlett-Woodmere School District will get where it is going

There are many moving parts to the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s HW 2025 initiative, a seven-year plan that seeks to put the school district in the best possible position to improve the manner it educates its students. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/30/20

Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen said that STEM learning starts at a young age in the district. Above, Lawrence High School chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff, left, and award-winning students Bhawan Sandhu, of Lawrence High, and HAFTR’s Tzipora Schein, in Lawrence’s lab room last July.

Can STEM classes be fun?

While educators in public and private schools are emphasizing STEM education — science, technology, engineering and math — roughly 2.4 million jobs with that focus are unfilled across the country, according to a 2019 report from the National Association of Manufacturing. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/30/20

Sample the best of region's wine and spirits producers, along with gourmet foods, during the Raise Your Glass festival at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/24/20

The 2020 Census will impact how federal money is distributed for programs and services and how legislative districts are developed.

2020 Census discussed at Five Towns Democratic meeting

It is stand up and be counted time. April 1 is Census Day, and it is no joke that responding to the federal government’s questionnaire — no matter how you do it — is important, according to officials. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/20

Hewlett High School Guidance Department Chairwoman Mary Harrison said that Parent University serves as a great way for parents to receive guidance on raising their children.

Parent University hosted at Woodmere Middle School

Parents of elementary school students throughout the Hewlett-Woodmere School District were able to take a seat in the classroom and do some learning on setting a good example for their children. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/23/20

Hate symbols such as the swastika and noose would be required learning for public-school students in grades six through 12 if the proposed Hate Education bill became law.

Attacking hatred through education

The late Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, is most commonly associated with the phrase “All politics is local.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/20

Marcus Pfister’s beloved book "The Rainbow Fish" takes on new life as a children's musical, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Jan. 18-20.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/16/20