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Lynbrook Public Schools will host its summer playground program from July 27 to Aug. 14. Above, in a previous year, a camper had fun with a Harry Potter theme.

After more than 600 residents said they wanted Lynbrook Public Schools to host their annual summer playground program, administrators announced it would return on July 27 under strict guidelines to ensure the safety of students and staff. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

Longtime Lynbrook school board Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan, 85, died on Monday.

Lynbrook Board of Education Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan dies at 85

Lynbrook resident Alicemarie Bresnihan, who spent the better part of four decades serving on the Board of Education and advocating for Lynbrook students, has died, Lynbrook school officials announced … more

By Mike Smollins | 5/11/20

East Rockaway and Lynbrook high schools took part in Light Up the Night, in which students and their families drove by as administrators lit the lights inside and outside the school to honor the senior class. ERHS alumni Alan Owens, far left, and Bill Kienke, right, organized a pizza party at the high school with girls’ varsity softball coach Joe Lores.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway schools shine bright for senior classes

At 8:20 p.m. last Friday, the lights inside and outside Lynbrook and East Rockaway high schools were turned on to recognize the 12th-graders who had their senior experience cut short by way of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/20

Lynbrook Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak said she was disappointed, but understanding that remote learning would continue for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway superintendents react to school closings

Lynbrook Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak expressed understanding and disappointment after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that students will continue to learn remotely for the rest of the school year. more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 5/1/20

The Lynbrook Board of Education recently hosted a virtual meeting.

Lynbrook schools superintendent remains positive during coronavirus pandemic

The Lynbrook Board of Education recently hosted a virtual board meeting, where Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak offered a positive message to the community. While explaining that everyone is … more

4/30/20

Lynbrook school officials dug in at the groundbreaking for a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school on March 12. The project was part of a $28.9 million bond proposal that voters approved in October 2017.

Groundbreaking begins on new Lynbrook High School extension

Lynbrook school officials and community leaders celebrated the start of construction on a 33,274-square-foot extension of the high school, intended to enhance learning opportunities. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/26/20

Dr. Gerard Beleckas, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, spoke about curriculum priorities for the 2020-21 budget.

Lynbrook School District officials propose $91.4 million budget for 2020-21

The Lynbrook School District is proposing a $91.4 million budget for the 2020-21 school year, a $3.4 million increase from 2019-20. more

3/18/20

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities have taken steps toward stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway communities take steps against coronavirus

Two hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order indefinitely banning restaurants from hosting customers to help prevent coronavirus spread, fear and uncertainty were evident in the voice of Pearsall’s Station owner Brian Fern. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/20

Lynbrook High School senior Sara Bahri, far right, was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 scholar. Joining her in celebrating the accomplishment were other members of the school’s science research program, from left, Mikayla O’Hagan, Elena Grajales, Julie Lampert, Natalie Cardoso, Emily Awad, Arpie Bakhshian, Maria Russotti and Andrea Glanzer.

Lynbrook High senior is a Regeneron scholar

Throughout the summer, Lynbrook High School student Sara Bahri spent many late nights at the Weill Cornell Medical College’s Andersen Lab of Physiology and Biophysics, in Manhattan, poring over research documents as part of a major science experiment. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/16/20

Lynbrook High School celebrated Homecoming with a parade and football game on Saturday. The marching band and Owls mascot participated in the parade.

School pride soars at Lynbrook Owls' Homecoming

The football field at Marion Street was a sea of green and gold as hundreds of supporters came out to support Lynbrook High School’s varsity football team during its Homecoming game on Sept. 21. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/26/19

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