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According to data released by the state, student enrollment numbers for the Oceanside and Island Park school districts have been in a steady decline since the 2003-04 academic school year. In … more

Aaron Axelson | 10/26/11

Thank goodness Brown isn’t like Egdorf

Shortly before Irene forced her way through Oceanside, many residents received an automated message from Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown. By wishing for everyone’s safety and … more

By Seth Blau | 10/5/11

Test schedule causes conflict in districts

Changes in the testing schedule for the New York State Assessments, which was released later than in previous years, has made life more difficult for the Oceanside school district superintendant, as … more

Aaron Axelson | 9/21/11

Oceanside and Island Park’s test scores fell in many areas from last year. Here, all the scores in white are less than the 2011 county average.

State releases math, ELA assessment results

The assessment scores for grades three through eight that were recently released by the New York State Education Department has the Oceanside School District reviewing its curriculum and teaching … more

Aaron Axelson | 8/24/11

Oceanside schools prepare for another year

As Oceanside students line up to watch the summer blockbusters or relax at the beach, they remain blissfully unaware of the work that goes into preparing for the coming school year. The high … more

Aaron Axelson | 8/3/11

Oceanside says goodbye to longtime staff

This year, the Oceanside School District said goodbye to many of its teachers and staff, who took more than 1,100 years of combined experience in the district with them. At a special Board of … more

7/6/11

The class of 2011 celebrated in traditional style.

Oceanside High School’s freshest batch of graduates

Oceanside High School conferred degrees on the 502 graduates of the class of 2011 at the school’s 108th commencement ceremonies on June 24. The graduation was held in the school’s … more

Alex Costello | 6/29/11

The tax cap sting

On June 24, New York State lawmakers passed a property tax cap bill that could place extra financial burdens on local school districts and villages. The tax cap — the first in New York history … more

Tom Steinert | 6/29/11

Oceanside firefighter Ed Scharfberg talks to OHS students about proper CPR and other lifesaving techniques.

Preparing for emergencies

High school trains students in essential skills they need to succeed in life: math, reading, writing and more. Now Ocean-side High School is also teaching its students skills so they can save … more

Alex Costello | 4/13/11

The majority of the district’s budget is allocated for salaries and employee benefits — 82 percent of the $131.1 million spending plan.

Oceanside School District unveils finalized budget

The third Oceanside School District budget workshop for 2011-12, held March 21 at School 3, focused on teaching staffs and administration, which Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown has called the … more

Tom Steinert | 3/30/11

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