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Victoria Alssid, the school nurse at Forest Lake Elementary School in Wantagh, began her career at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, in 1979.

Victoria Alssid, the nurse at Forest Lake Elementary School in Wantagh, wanted to pursue her line of work ever since she was in grade school. Her passion for taking care of others earned her the 2018 … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 2/4/19

Voters approved the replacement of three boilers at Wantagh Middle School on Oct. 23.

Wantagh voters approve boiler replacement

Turnout was dismal on Oct. 23 as voters came out to approve the use of $800,000 from the Wantagh Union Free School District’s capital reserve fund. The proposition passed by a vote of 249 to 33, and will enable the district to replace the three boilers at Wantagh Middle School. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 11/1/18

Schools chief John McNamara has a steady hand on the helm as he works to prepare students for a tech-centric future.

Cracking the success code in Wantagh S.D.

John McNamara seems thoroughly comfortable with himself and his role as superintendent of the Wantagh Union Free School District. more

By Timothy Denton | 11/1/18

Wantagh school board listens to the public at its March 22 meeting

Fewer students, more spending

The Wantagh School District’s enrollment has shrunk by more than 820 students, or 22.5 percent, since the 2008-09 school year. Its proposed budgets, meanwhile, have gone up 21.65 percent — about $15 million — over that same time. more

By Eden Laikin | 4/19/18

Seaford officials said that they were grateful to the community for passing the budget.

Budgets pass in Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown

Residents passed the 2017-18 budgets for the Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown school districts on May 16, in addition to supporting a slew of ballot propositions and board of education … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/17/17

The Wantagh School District received a $150,000 grant through County Legislator David Denenberg for various improvements.

Wantagh schools to receive $150K grant

Upgrades are on tap for Wantagh schools in the near future, as the district is slated to receive a special legislative grant from Nassau County. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/12/14

New Mandalay principal welcomed

The Wantagh School District Board of Education appointed Marie Pisicchio as principal of Mandalay Elementary School, effective July 1. She replaces Dr. Lynne D’Agostino, who will be retiring at the … more

6/30/14

Students adapt to heightened security

In the wake of three recent threats at Wantagh High School, extra security measures have been taken. Lockers have been sealed, backpacks have been banned and students are required to carry their … more

By Brian Stieglitz and Michael Ganci | 6/3/14

Wantagh envirothon team places first

The Wantagh High School Envirothon team placed first in Nassau County and was named the Long Island Championship Team during the 2014 Long Island Regional Envirothon competition for having scored … more

6/3/14

Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown Budgets Pass

The Wantagh and Levittown School budgets passed with flying colors Tuesday.In Wantagh, of 1,880 that voted, 1,427 (75.9 percent) said yes. In Levittown, of 2,871 that voted, 1,965 (68.4 percent) were … more

By Michael Ganci | 5/20/14

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