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The state Regents Exams have been suspended for the 2019 – 20 school year.

June Regents exam canceled for 2019 - 20 school year

The New York State Board of Regents passed a series of measures on April 6 aimed at easing the burden on school districts during the coronavirus epidemic, including the suspension of Regents exams … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/20

Schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District will remain open during the district's scheduled Spring Break.

Elmont, Sewanhaka S.D.'s to stay open during spring break

The Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts will remain open during their scheduled Spring Breaks next week, officials recently wrote to parents and guardians. The decision came after Gov. Andrew … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/3/20

Kelly McGrath, Vanessa Tortorella and Arianna Millan waited for the final results at the end of the night.

New Hyde Park takes title at annual Sports Night

Chants of “NHP,” “HFC,” “FPM,” “Sewan” and “Elmont” echoed through the H. Frank Carey gymnasium on March 4, as seniors from all five high … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/12/20

Security enhancements at all five Sewanhaka Central High School District schools will increase next year's expenditures.

Security enhancements to increase Sewanhaka budget next year

Sewanhaka Central High School District officials are considering investing $1.8 million from next year’s proposed budget for security enhancements at all five schools, Superintendent James … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/5/20

Nia Stewart approached the lectern at the Feb. 25 Board of Education meeting, but was cut off by board President David Del Santo.

Parents, students show support for Sewanhaka principal

Shouts of “Let her speak!” broke out at the Central High School District Board of Education’s Feb. 25 meeting when board President David Del Santo cut off Sewanhaka Student Council … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/5/20

Muslim students and parents petitioned the Sewanhaka Board of Education to include the Eid holidays on the calendar next year. They were supported by the Rev. Danilo Archbold, pastor of New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church in Elmont, fourth from right.

Muslims seek days off for holidays

Farhana Islam, a Sewanhaka School District parent, choked up when recounting to the Board of Education on Nov. 26 how she felt hearing Muslim students describe how frustrated they are that they must … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/5/19

James Grossane took over as the superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District in July, and has since been working to prepare for the start of the school year.

James Grossane is ready for the new school year

James Grossane always wanted to be a teacher, but after several years in a classroom, he decided he wanted to affect change in the larger school community. He then took on a slew of administrative … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/5/19

Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.

Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback

Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/22/17

Schools are closed or delayed in Franklin Square and Elmont

As people dig out the snow after Thursday's storm, schools are closed or on delayed openings on Friday. Elmont Union Free School District is closed. Franklin Square Union Free School District … more

2/10/17

Here at the corner of Cedarlawn Boulevard and Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square, people struggled to move around due to the ice and snow during this Feb. 9 storm.

Staying safe during the storm

Elmont, Franklin Square and Sewanhaka Schools are all closed on Feb. 9 due to inclement weather conditions, as the National Weather Service has upgraded its forecast for Long Island to Blizzard Warning. more

By Scott Brinton Brian Stieglitz Vanessa Parker | 2/9/17

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