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Some Parents claim that “All American Boys,” which is included on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list, promotes anti-police views.

Summer Reading choice stirs controversy in Sewanhaka Central High School District

A book choice on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list has angered some community members who say it promotes anti-police views. The novel, “All American … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/20

Sewanhaka High School was built in the late 1920s, and has retained its Indian nickname ever since.

Sewanhaka to re-evaluate mascots

Sewanhaka Central High School District officials will re-evaluate the mascots used at all five schools for potential racial insensitivity, they announced at a July 7 Board of Education meeting, after … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/14/20

State Department of Health officials will release guidance about reopening schools on July 13, and school officials would submit plans to the state by the end of the month. Those plans would be finalized in August.

Elmont, Franklin Square superintendents mull return to school

Local school superintendents are continuing to ponder whether to allow students back into the buildings in September, as they await further instructions from state officials. Kenneth Rosner, the … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 7/8/20

Incoming seniors Kayla and Julia Brodman decorated their car before the drive-by parade on June 30.

Sewanhaka parents, students bid farewell to principal

Nearly a dozen cars circled the Sewanhaka High School parking lot on June 30 to thank Dr. Christopher Salinas for his four years as principal on his last day of work in the district. In February, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/7/20

Franklin Square school board reorganization meeting scheduled for July

The Franklin Square School District Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular meeting on July 6. The public session will begin at 8 p.m. The Board of Education has suspended … more

6/24/20

Gotham Avenue Principal Marshall Zucker, right, received a proclamation in honor of his retirement from State Sen. Todd Kaminsky on June 16. They were with Parent Teacher Association President Natasha Appleby.

Three Elmont principals are set to retire

In his 44 years in the Elmont School District, Marshall Zucker has worked with people who started their education careers in the 1930s, and others who might continue to work in the district through … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/23/20

Diane Hansen beat Anthony Vellon for the seat on the Franklin Square school board that was left vacant by Joseph Lewinger, who died of the coronavirus in March.

Franklin Square, Elmont budgets pass

Voters in Franklin Square and Elmont approved all three school district budgets and both library budgets by absentee ballot this year. The Franklin Square School District’s nearly $40.2 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/17/20

The Sewanhaka Central High School District is postponing graduations, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district's website on May 29.

Sewanhaka graduations postponed

Graduation ceremonies in the Sewanhaka Central High School District have been postponed until the end of July, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district’s website on May 29, as Long … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/2/20

Sewanhaka Superintendent James Grossane explained his decision to allow individual graduation ceremonies at a virtual Board of Education meeting on May 26.

Sewanhaka superintendent explains graduation decision

Sewanhaka Superintendent James Grossane explained his decision to allow high school seniors to graduate in individual ceremonies at a virtual Board of Education meeting on May 26, as Gov. Andrew … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/28/20

Diane Hansen and Anthony Vellon shared their ideas at the Virtual Meet the Candidates Forum on May 21. It was moderated by JoAnn Schwatz, top left.

Franklin Square Board of Education candidates share platforms

Franklin Square residents had the opportunity to get to know the candidates running to fill the Board of Education seat left vacant by Joe Lewinger — who died from the coronavirus on March 28 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/26/20

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