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“Vapes and Vaping: What You Need to Know,” featured, from left, pediatric pulmonologist Mary Cataletto, the Tempo Group’s Cindy Wolff and Robert Meislin, Assistant Superintendent Michael Harrington and student representatives Emma Bhansingh and Gabriella Giobardo.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District warns against dangers of vaping

The coughs of a hospitalized teen echoed through the Brookside School auditorium in North Merrick on Jan. 29. A news report was projected above the stage, and alleged that the boy’s illness was … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/6/20

The Calhoun and Mepham varsity wrestling teams joined with Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs’ youth wrestlers to participate in the “Wrestling Takes Down Drugs” campaign at an inter-district match on Jan. 8.

Bellmore-Merrick wrestlers pledge to ‘Take Down Drugs’

At an inter-district match between Calhoun and Mepham high schools on Jan. 8, the varsity wrestling teams were recognized for their participation in an island-wide campaign to combat the local opioid … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/23/20

Mepham High School teacher dies following skiing accident

A Mepham High School science teacher died Saturday following a skiing accident in Killington, Vt., according to the Associated Press. Jason Vitale, 48, of Baldwin, was skiing at Vermont’s … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/2/20

Merry Tuurmann, left, Alisha and Summer Marfani and Amir Ibrahim attended Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Board of Education meeting on Dec. 4, and implored the board to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two Muslim holidays, to the school calendar.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District mulls Eid for ’20-21 calendar

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education was set to approve the 2020-21 calendar at its Dec. 4 meeting, but before regular business began, Trustee Dr. Nancy Kaplan … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/12/19

Muslim students and parents petitioned the Sewanhaka Board of Education to include the Eid holidays on the calendar next year. They were supported by the Rev. Danilo Archbold, pastor of New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church in Elmont, fourth from right.

Muslims seek days off for holidays

Farhana Islam, a Sewanhaka School District parent, choked up when recounting to the Board of Education on Nov. 26 how she felt hearing Muslim students describe how frustrated they are that they must … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/5/19

James Grossane took over as the superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District in July, and has since been working to prepare for the start of the school year.

James Grossane is ready for the new school year

James Grossane always wanted to be a teacher, but after several years in a classroom, he decided he wanted to affect change in the larger school community. He then took on a slew of administrative … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/5/19

The first cohort of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s new electrical training program will learn the basics, and more.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District's electrical program sparks students’ interest

Fifteen seniors from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will trade their pencils for power tools this year, as the district launches its new electrical training program for students who want to pursue careers in the trade industry. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/29/19

The Residency Advisory Committee announced on June 17 that 54 non-resident students were withdrawn from Valley Stream schools this year.

Non-resident students removed from Valley Stream schools

Fifty-four students were removed from Valley Stream schools this year for not residing within district boundaries, the Central High School District’s Residency Advisory Committee reported on June 17. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/27/19

Devi Arjune asked members of all four Valley Stream Boards of Education to consider adding Diwali to the school calendar.

Valley Stream South senior asks schools to add Diwali to their calendars

For the past two years, Devi Arjune has been petitioning the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education to add Diwali to the school calendar — she has collected more than 2,000 online and 60 print signatures for her petition, and has garnered support from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. On June 13, she continued her efforts by speaking to members of all four Valley Stream Boards of Education. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/20/19

Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

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