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Kennedy senior Hu Cheung strolled along Cougar Walk during one of the school’s graduation ceremonies on June 27.

Kennedy High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Micah Bristol lined up for his June 27 graduation ceremony at Calhoun High School.

Calhoun High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Diane Hansen beat Anthony Vellon for the seat on the Franklin Square school board that was left vacant by Joseph Lewinger, who died of the coronavirus in March.

Franklin Square, Elmont budgets pass

Voters in Franklin Square and Elmont approved all three school district budgets and both library budgets by absentee ballot this year. The Franklin Square School District’s nearly $40.2 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/17/20

While crossing the stage at last year’s graduation, former Kennedy Student Government President Jonathan Mashal shook hands with Trustee Gina Piskin.

Outdoor graduation ceremonies set for June 27, 28 in Bellmore-Merrick

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was forced to shut down schools and shift to remote learning in March, raising questions as to how the final chapter of the class of 2020’s … more

By Justin Dynia and Victoria Caruso | 6/11/20

The Sewanhaka Central High School District is postponing graduations, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district's website on May 29.

Sewanhaka graduations postponed

Graduation ceremonies in the Sewanhaka Central High School District have been postponed until the end of July, Superintendent James Grossane posted on the district’s website on May 29, as Long … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/2/20

Sewanhaka Superintendent James Grossane explained his decision to allow individual graduation ceremonies at a virtual Board of Education meeting on May 26.

Sewanhaka superintendent explains graduation decision

Sewanhaka Superintendent James Grossane explained his decision to allow high school seniors to graduate in individual ceremonies at a virtual Board of Education meeting on May 26, as Gov. Andrew … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/28/20

The Elmont School District is proposing a $94 million budget with a 0.1 percent tax levy decrease.

Elmont school taxes to edge down under proposed budget

Elmont residents would see a small decrease in their property taxes under the school district’s proposed 2020-21 budget, even though spending would increase. The $94.4 million proposal would … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/26/20

The senior chorus sang at the H. Frank Carey graduation ceremony last year.

Sewanhaka graduations to occur individually

Rather than line up and cross the basketball arena at Hofstra University to receive their high school diplomas in front of friends and family, graduating seniors in the Sewanhaka Central High School … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/21/20

Carey parents: Let our kids graduate

As Sewanhaka Central High School District officials are mulling their options for graduation ceremonies this year, a group of H. Frank Carey parents and students are making it known that they would … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/20/20

Schools across the state will remain closed for the rest of the year.

Franklin Square, Elmont school officials react to closure

Dr. Jared Bloom, the Franklin Square School District superintendent, said he hoped he would not have to send a letter to parents informing them that school buildings would remain closed this year. … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 5/5/20