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DiSibio faces challenge from Heaney in District 13

There are two seats up for grabs on the District 13 Board of Education this year. One seat is held by Joseph DiSibio, who is seeking re-election. He is being challenged by Patrick Heaney. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/13

Farrell, Pomerantz compete for empty seat in District 13

There are two seats up for grabs on the District 13 Board of Education this year. Joan Gartner, a trustee for the past four years, has decided not to run again. Vying for her spot are PTA leader Patty Farrell and retiring teacher Toni Pomerantz. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/9/13

Valley Stream incumbents to face challenges

There will be contested races for Board of Education seats in all three Valley Stream elementary school districts next month. Nominating petitions were due on Monday afternoon. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/13

Jacob Butler, Allison Naumov, John McCarthy and Rebecca Testani demonstrated the tango.

Valley Stream students dance to impress

Fourth-graders at Willow Road School learned their manners. They also learned some dances moves they might be able to break out at their proms a few years down the road. more

4/3/13

No more but not less for students in District 13

Keeping programs in tact in District 13 was the priority for board members and administrators entering budget season. They say the proposed $44.6 million spending plan that will be put forward to voters in May accomplishes just that. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/27/13

No budget cuts planned in District 13

While many school districts on Long Island will be cutting programs and staff next year, District 13 is expected to maintain the status quo. In the first budget presentation to the Board of Education and public on Feb. 13, administrators proposed a spending plan that would keep everything in tact. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/20/13

Challenges ahead for Valley Stream schools

Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/30/13

District 13 launches weekend enrichment program

You’re never too young to learn to speak another language or play a new instrument. Valley Stream District 13 will be giving its students a chance to develop these and other skills during a five-week Saturday enrichment program which begins in February. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/23/13

James A. Dever School students, from left, Lucas Almeida, Hailey Danna, Ralph Destin and Jenna Campo use the new District 13 website.

District 13 revamps website

Valley Stream District 13 has given its website a fresh new look. The redesigned site was unveiled the second week of January after about five months in the works. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/16/13

Students in District 13 are learning proper keyboarding techniques this year so they will be better typists when they reach the high school district.

One key stroke at a time

Typing on a computer is a skill that many of us take for granted. For people who use the skill every day, whether it’s sending emails, typing a report or writing a story for the local newspaper, hitting the proper keys has become second nature. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/12/12

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