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Oceanside High School’s advanced materials class crowds into the ‘dirty room’ with its latest creation, a showstopping modified 1968 Chevy Impala. Technology teachers Sean Michel, third from right, and John LaCascia, fifth from right, are working to inspire students’ interest in technology programs and shape the next generation of technology teachers.

The sounds of metalwork, woodwork and general tinkering can be heard coming from a woodshop in Oceanside High School dubbed the “dirty room.” In it sits a 1968 Chevrolet Impala that, … more

By Karina Kovac | 4/16/23

A local who volunteered their time to read with a Kindergarten student at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary as part of a new Senior Citizen Reading Partners Program.

Seniors help teach kindergarten students to read

Senior citizens of the Island Park community read to kindergarten students at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary as part of the new district initiative called Senior Citizen Reading Partners Program … more

Farrah Salazar | 4/16/23

Alexis Alfasi holds up her third place award won at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair.

Oceanside's Alexis Alfasi earns third place in STEM fair

Alexis Alfasi, an Oceanside High School junior, has been awarded third place at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, which is sponsored by Regeneron, the nation’s oldest and most … more

By Karina Kovac | 4/16/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Students playing a relaxing game of Uno in the new Wellness Center as its coordinator, school psychologist Nina Weisenreder, right, looks on. ‘Ways to Manage Stress,’ and suggestions for doing so, are written on the whiteboard in the background.

Oceanside High School prioritizes mental health

The new Oceanside High School Wellness Center did not have an opening day celebration, because it continues to be an ongoing collaboration among the school’s students. The space — which … more

Karina Kovac and Farrah Salazar | 3/31/23

For the grand finale, all skaters joined together in their cowboy costumes for the classic song Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex.

Oceanside gets rootin' and tootin' at Roller Skatin’ Roundup

Now in its 58th year, the Oceanside Annual Roller Skating Show is a staple in the Oceanside community. This year the theme was Roller Skatin’ Roundup, as students skated at the Oceanside … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/23/23

Oceanside High School media teacher Tracy Busk with Tim Kunken, whom she told about C-SPAN’s national StudentCam film competition. Kunken’s documentary, ‘Glass-Steagall: Reexamined,’ was among the top 5 percent of entries, and received an honorable mention and $250.

Senior Tim Kunken is up-and-coming documentarian

In a clear and crisp voice, Oceanside High School senior Tim Kunken starts his documentary “Glass-Steagall: Reexamined.” Kunken’s video — which he researched, narrated and … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/23/23

‘Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency’ author Jason Edwards with second grader Jackson Sargent and third grader Eva Reechulsky.

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary students meet living authors

Students, parents and school staff gathered at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary in Island Park for a living book fair on March 1. More than 20 authors and illustrators were in attendance as part of the … more

Farrah Salazar | 3/9/23

On March 18 at 8:30 a.m., the Oceanside School District is offering a Saturday Symposium for parents at the Oceanside High School titled ‘Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World’ featuring author and expert Devorah Heitner, a noted authority on kids in the digital age.

Symposium tailored to community needs

Our phones and other devices are no longer simply tools that we use. They’re also doorways into online communities. On March 18 at 8:30 a.m., the Oceanside School District is offering a … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/9/23

The shell game we like to call graduation rates

State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate. more

By Mark Nolan | 3/9/23

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