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The Concert Chorale sang the class of 2017’s graduation song “Homeward Bound.”

Congratulations to Hewlett High’s class of 2017 [Photo gallery]

At the Hewlett High School graduation ceremony at the Tilles Center on the campus of LIU Post on June 22, 266 students received their diplomas. more

6/29/17

Lawrence High Schools ‘s val, sal and honored speaker

The class of 2017 for Lawrence High School is represented by valedictorian Allen Green, salutatorian Aaron Paul Casanada and honored speaker Barbara Williams. more

6/26/17

Trump’s pullout from Paris accord is sad, so sad

The biggest problem with President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement is not that it rejects an international accord signed by 195 countries . . . more

6/15/17

Hewlett resident recognized as outstanding graduate of SUNY New Paltz in December

Allison Leshowitz, of Hewlett, was part of a select group of SUNY New Paltz seniors who were recognized with the school’s Outstanding Graduate designation at the commencement ceremony on Dec. 15. more

1/4/17

Q: How Do I Help Graduates Start On Solid Financial Ground?

A: With graduation season drawing to a close, many recent graduates are making their first major decisions about the future – where to live, which job to take and how to spend their non-working … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 12/13/16

Words of wisdom for the college-bound

In a sacred, thrilling, stress-filled, tear-stained yearly ritual, our area high school graduates are heading off to college, the next chapter in their journey to . . . more

9/1/16

Talk with your teen about the prom

“Even as you get all dressed up and glow with the anticipation of this coming night, keep in mind that there will be times in your life that are painful and there will be many . . . more

5/19/16

Hewlett and Lawrence school district officials say they are utilizing student test information and enhanced instruction in an effort to raise graduation rates. Above, Hewlett High School’s 2015 commencement ceremony.

Working on boosting graduation rates

Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere school district officials say they believe the work they are doing is boosting classroom performance and will translate to higher graduation rates, while guiding students to college or careers after high school. more

By Jeff Bessen and Vanessa Parker | 1/20/16

Lawrence Lately student columnist Michelle Argueta.

The past, present and future flash together

Walking into Lawrence High School on Sept. 3, felt a lot less like a first day and a lot more like taking the first step toward the stage at my graduation ceremony. more

By Michelle Argueta | 9/16/15

Lawrence High’s graduation rate has risen, and officials credit a variety of programs with smaller class sizes that seek to help at-risk students.

Lawrence High School’s graduation rate rises

Though considered a wealthy school district by New York State’s standards, Lawrence has a 70 percent poverty rate based on the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch, and the highest dropout rate — 2.6 percent — of the four wealthiest Long Island districts listed by the state. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/28/15

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