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The Sewanhaka Central High School District hired an education consulting firm to hold several interviews with parents, local residents, principals and staff members last week to asses the traits the community wanted in a replacement for retiring Superintendent Ralph Ferrie.

With reluctance, the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education voted to accept Superintendent Ralph Ferrie’s retirement during a board meeting on July 9. As Board President David … more

By Ronny Reyes | 10/31/18

A book for all time — read it this weekend

The men burst into the house and dragged out the 15-year-old boy as his mother screamed for help. The sheriff’s men bound the boy’s hands and feet, loaded him into their car and . . . more

5/24/18

Thank a school trustee today

It is probably among the nation’s most thankless jobs –– Board of Education trustee. School board members spend untold hours . . . more

10/27/16

New York Cosmos plan for Elmont school comes up short

A plan to transform an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School, in Elmont, by professional soccer team the New York Cosmos has failed to reach its funding … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/3/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

A chance to rethink Common Core

The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

Dr. Ralph Ferrie, Ed.D., Sewanhaka CHSD Superintendent

What’s new in the Sewanhaka School District

As we approach the upcoming school year, we will be celebrating the 87 years of instruction in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Before our students arrive this month, our professional … more

By Dr. Ralph Ferrie, Ed.D., Sewanhaka CHSD Superintendent | 9/3/15

Four teachers earn tenure in Franklin Square, next school board meeting is July 13

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Franklin Square Elementary School District was called to order on June 10. At the regular meeting, the Board awarded tenure to 4 teachers, … more

6/25/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

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