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Edward Uzhca was Humpty Dumpty and Iyana Perez was his friend.

Respect and tolerance aren’t just words. In District 30, those concepts and others are a way of life. Recently, third-graders at Shaw Avenue School put on a play, “Character Matters.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/5/13

Climbing Ropes and ladders is part of a gymnastics unit in phys. ed. classes at Shaw Avenue School that students look forward to every year.

Gymnastics a hit with Shaw students

Dodgeball may be a thing of the past in phys. ed. classes, but old-school gymnastics is still very much alive, at least at Shaw Avenue School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/21/13

The entire school community at Shaw Avenue Elementary School has been nominated to the U.S. Department of Education for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Award due to students’ outstanding work in the classrooms. Above, Melissa Pascuma–Gangi’s teaches her fourth-grade class.

Shaw Avenue nominated for Blue Ribbon award

It’s no secret that each of Valley Stream’s 14 school communities takes pride in offering a challenging and excellent academic program. But one school’s excellence was recently recognized by the New York State Department of Education and will be considered for a national award. more

By Brian Croce | 12/6/12

John Squadrito has been organizing Lights On For Education for the past nine years.

How Valley Stream turns the Lights On

The Valley Stream Council of PTAs hosted the 51st annual Lights On For Education event on April 26 at Memorial Junior High School with students, teachers and administrators from all 14 Valley Stream schools showcasing their hard work for all to see. more

By Brian Croce | 5/9/12

Shaw Avenue School Assistant Principal Amy Pernick, left, and Principal Johane Ligonde, right join the winners of the school’s 100,000 minutes challenge along with parent volunteers Antoinette Hessing and Angela Laurent.

No stopping these book lovers

Educators and PTA leaders at Shaw Avenue School wanted students to read 100,000 minutes at home during a two-week period earlier this month. With about 760 students in grades K-6, they figured it was an attainable goal. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/28/12

The Village recently donated a sign to Shaw Avenue School to help solve traffic porblems around the building. From left are Isaiah Ryan, Public Safety Director Tom DeSimone, David Fede, Trustee Dermond Thomas, Mayor Ed Fare, Assistant Principal Amy Pernick, Samantha Gipson, Janez Francis and Janice Francis.

Village, school work to fix traffic problems

With more than 700 kids, it’s quite busy around Shaw Avenue School every morning. The traffic has gotten so bad around the District 30 elementary school, in fact, that parents and school officials have reached out to the village for help. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/15/12

Aaliyah Foster, left, and LaTavia Stewart check out just some of the hundreds of books available.

Shaw Avenue sets six-figure goal

100 grand. That’s how many minutes of reading school officials at Shaw Avenue School want students to complete for the calendar rolls over to 2012. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/9/11

Johane Ligonde is the new principal of Shaw Avenue School in District 30.

New Shaw Avenue principal brings love of literacy

The second time was the charm for Johane Ligonde. After applying for a open principal position in District 30 a few years ago, this time she got the job. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/18/11

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