Former Valley Stream Central High School football star Victor Ochi took the latest step toward achieving his dream of cracking an NFL roster when he was signed to the Jets practice squad on Sept. …
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By Mike Smollins
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9/29/16
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Two students from Central High School and one from South High School recently earned awards for their accomplishments in the field of science. SHS sophomore Chibugo Obichere and CHS senior Claude …
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9/29/16
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The Central High School District Board of Education on Sept. 13 approved a $41 million bond proposal, which will be put forth to the community for a vote on Dec. 6.
The bond would fund repairs to …
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By Mike Smollins
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9/29/16
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Officials from all four Valley Stream school districts met at a joint Boards of Education meeting on Aug. 31 to discuss the impact of the Green Acres Mall’s tax exemption on local school taxes this year.
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By Nick Ciccone
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9/7/16
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A group of about 25 students and some parents marched in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Monday in Valley Stream. They sought to support the demonstrations happening around the country, protesting police killings of civilians and other instances of violence.
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By Nick Ciccone
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7/13/16
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New York lawmakers are pushing forward a bill in the last days of the legislative session that would require school districts to be more vigilant in testing drinking water for lead content. Recent tests of Valley Stream schools’ drinking water revealed traces of lead in Districts 13 and 24 and in the Valley Stream Central High School District, and were swiftly addressed, according to school officials, who see no problems with the pending legislation.
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By Nick Ciccone
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6/15/16
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Valley Stream Central High School District students have earned awards and acknowledgments for their musical talents, which they share in the schools and community throughout the year. Additionally, Memorial Junior High School hosted one of the largest NYSSMA All-State and All-State Jazz festivals in New York State on May 20 and 21.
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6/9/16
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The annual school budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at all local polling places in Valley Stream. In addition to selecting Board of Education candidates, residents will have the opportunity to support or oppose each school district's budget proposal.
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5/12/16
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The Valley Stream Central High School District was recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the nonprofit NAMM Foundation. The recognition was presented to districts across …
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4/27/16
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A state audit released last week showed that the Central High School District’s payroll records were effectively maintained from July 2014 through September 2015.
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By Nick Ciccone
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4/20/16
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