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Michelle Chen, center, and Angelica Caluori are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of North High School’s class of 2013. They are joined by Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich.

What became a strong competition for the top two spots in Valley Stream North High School’s class of 2013 was finally settled a few months ago, and it will be Michelle Chen and Angelica Caluori who get to make the coveted graduation speeches on Friday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/19/13

Oneil Anderson, a freshman at Valley Stream North High, recited his work in the school’s first poetry slam on April 18.

The spoken word comes alive at North

In recent months there has been a lot of attention paid to budgets and testing in the world of education, especially in Valley Stream, but all the while students are creatively expressing themselves in and out of the classrooms. more

By Brian Croce | 4/24/13

North High students at the Culture Fair, from left, Tayyiba Riez, Zayesha Patoolaein, Zahra Buhatti, Mahrukh Sohsil, Rahan Khan, Nias Cole, Sunita Lutta, Ejay Markz, and Ayo Fagbemr.

Cultures, traditions on display at North High

On an average day at Valley Stream North High School, many students wear jeans and a T-shirt, eat a meal in the cafeteria and learn a few things in class. On March 21, at the school’s fourth annual Culture Fair, those same students did things a bit differently, but ultimately came away with some insights as to where their classmates come from and traditions from around the globe. more

By Brian Croce | 3/27/13

Andrade Gabriela, 14, finished first in the women’s division in the Spartan 5K.

Hundreds run, raising thousands

Even on a gloomy day, about 260 runners took part in the annual Spartan 5K race at Valley Stream North High School the morning of March 16. The race began at the school track and continued through the streets of Franklin Square before returning to North. more

3/20/13

Spartan 5K around the bend

When the snow starts to melt and the temperatures begin to rise, joggers from all over the community emerge from their basement or gym treadmills, like bears from hibernation, to run on nearby roads. more

By Brian Croce | 3/13/13

North High School track and field athlete Anointing Onuoha, a junior, won the state title in the long jump.

State title for North's Onuoha

At an event where only the top track athletes from across the state were invited to compete, it’s an honor for any high school student to be there, even if no medals are won or attention received. But for Valley Stream North High School junior Anointing Onuoha, she left with both. more

By Brian Croce | 3/13/13

The annual Spartan 5K Run/Walk at Valley Stream North High School will be held on March 16 to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Spartan 5K around the bend

When the snow starts to melt and the temperatures begin to rise, joggers from all over the community emerge from their basement or gym treadmills, like bears from hibernation, to run on nearby … more

By Brian Croce | 3/12/13

Students in Jack Gorman’s Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics classes at Central High School shared their opinions about the presidential debates with another through the use of a live blog.

High school students educated on election

Leading up to Tuesday’s election, millions of Americans got informed about the candidates and issues in order to make an educated decision for president and other races. Despite not being old enough to cast an official ballot, students in the Valley Stream Central High School District did the same. more

By Brian Croce | 11/7/12

Students on the Junior High football team march in North High’s Homecoming parade through the streets of Franklin Square.

North Homecoming week full of spirit

Homecoming is a chance for the whole school, even parents and teachers, to get together and enjoy the high school experience. more

By Emily Genuard | 10/17/12

James Capoziello scored Valley Stream North’s first touchdown in last Saturday’s Conference IV defeat at West Hempstead.

North Spartans slip to 3-2

West Hempstead rebounded from its first loss of the season in a big way, steamrolling to a 41-12 Conference IV victory over visiting Valley Stream North last Saturday behind an offense that found the end zone on each of its first five possessions. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/10/12