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Sixth-graders Alexandra Hwang and David LeBron study rocks as part of the science curriculum.
High marks for new District 13 science program
While science has always been an important part of the curriculum in District 13, a new program this year is opening up so many new worlds for students. more
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Darren Gruen, principal of the James A. Dever School, shows a baseball field that he would like to have converted into a soccer field.
Speaking for Valley Stream's school buildings
District 13 Board of Education trustees and members of the public got a look at nearly $1 million in potential repairs and upgrades at the four schools during the annual building tour last Saturday morning, and also were able to see some recently completed projects. more
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Fourth-grader Ashley Gavin shows her mother, Jody, how she and her classmates use the SMARTBoard in class every day.
Come one, come all to District 13's schools
Parents were invited to come on in to District 13’s four elementary schools Nov. 22-24 for the annual American Education Week celebration. more
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Sixth-graders at Wheeler Avenue get ready to start their last year of elementary school.
Valley Stream students head back to class
As summer faints into bygone memories, school opened with a bang as crowds of children and teenagers — more than 9,000 of them — rushed through the doors of Valley Stream schools for their first day on Sept. 8. more
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Jack Schwabe, left, and Angelo Morales color the sidewalk outside Willow Road School. They are among nearly 400 children participating in District 13’s summer recreation program, including about 250 at Willow.
Summer recreation in full swing
School may be out for the summer, but in District 13 the buildings are hardly empty. Two of the schools are hosting the annual summer recreation program, as nearly 400 children come to learn and play each day. more
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One of the new windows in the auditorium at Wheeler Avenue School from the outside.
New windows restore old look at Wheeler Avenue
District 13’s oldest school is getting its original look back — at least somewhat. Four decades after windows were removed from Wheeler Avenue School’s auditorium, two have been put back in an effort to improve acoustics, bring more natural light into the room and restore its historic look. more
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Tommy Cuccias, owner of a local bike shop on Merrick Road, checks Anthony Robinson’s helmet before allowing the fourth-grade to ride.
Wheeler students learn bike safety
Riding bikes is just as much a part of summer for kids as going to the pool and playing a pick-up game of baseball. That’s why, just before Wheeler fourth-graders went on summer vacation, they were given some bicycle safety tips. more
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Former Principal Bob Dever shows a jacket highlighting many of Wheeler Avenue School’s activities during his 26-year tenure.
Former Wheeler teachers remember the past
Although some haven’t worked at Wheeler Avenue School for 30 or even 40 years, a group of retired teachers, administrators and secretaries still get together to talk about old times. more
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Anaele Bloncourt, center, wearing a recycled dress made from magazine pages, talks about the importance of the trees as classmates Anum Ilyas, left, and Arianna Tzunum listen.
A new tree at Wheeler Avenue
Wheeler Avenue School celebrated Earth Day with the planting a new tree Thursday morning. more
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Valley Stream State Park could close this summer because of budget cuts.
Valley Stream State Park to close?
Valley Stream State Park is among 10 state parks on Long Island that could be closed this summer as a result of a proposed $29 million budget cut facing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. more
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