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Island Park’s full-day pre-kindergarten will start Sept. 29, thanks to a grant from the New York State Education Department.
On Aug. 18, the Island Park school district was informed that it would receive a $600,000 grant for a full day pre-K. Since grantees for the 2014-15 school year must have a program ready this year, the district plans to set up the program as soon as possible.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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9/10/14
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The Department of Education released test scores for Year 2 of Common Core testing last week, and local students’ scores reflect those of the rest of the state: gains in some areas and fractional downturns in others.
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By Tom Jordan
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8/20/14
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Both the Oceanside and Island Park school districts have many programs planned for the 2014-2015 school year.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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8/14/14
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After several months of fundraising, Barnum Woods Elementary School officials plan to donate $18,500 to the Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park, which was devastated by last October’s Hurricane Sandy. The majority of the funds were raised by Barnum Woods students, who amassed more than $13,000 by selling chocolate bars last spring.
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By David Weingrad
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10/7/13
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New York State released the results of its 2012 standardized tests last week. Many of Oceanside’s scores stayed nearly the same or increased, while there were large fluctuations in how Island Park students fared on the tests.
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By Alex Costello
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7/25/12
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Though they will attend either West Hempstead or Long Beach high schools, the Island Park school district wanted its children to know that it will always be their home district.
The district held …
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6/28/12
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The Island Park School District held its second annual Scholarship Fundraiser last weekend.
Residents came out on June 9 for an afternoon of fun that benefitted a good cause. There was face …
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6/13/12
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One of the most difficult tasks the Herald’s editorial board faces is endorsing a candidate when there are two who are qualified. Island Park’s Board of Education race this year presents us with …
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5/9/12
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With longtime Board of Education member Steven Foster stepping down at the end of his term, Island Park has a vacant seat up for vote on May 15. Two residents, Tara Byrne and Matthew Paccione, are …
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By Alex Costello
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5/2/12
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The Island Park School District plans to cut $550,560 from its 2012-13 budget in order to remain within the state cap on its tax levy, Island Park Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino announced at a …
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Aaron Axelson
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4/4/12
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