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John McNamara, the incoming superintendent of the Wantagh School District, spoke to teachers on Superintendent Conference Day this fall.

Wantagh School District gets a new leader

John McNamara taught social studies for more than a decade in classrooms across Long Island before he became an administrator. Wantagh’s assistant superintendent for instruction said that he … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/21/17

Taxpayers getting bang for their buck

Wantagh taxpayers would have a little more money in their pockets. Wantagh students would have more opportunities to learn. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/16

A sign outside a home near the Wantagh/Seaford border makes clear the position of many parents regarding the upcoming state tests.

‘Opt-outs’ expected on upcoming tests

New York state testing begins next week, and a large number of students are again expected to refuse the tests in the Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/16

More aid for local schools

The Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts will get increases in state aid next year, according to figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Mike Byrnes, former Wantagh track coach

Francis Michael “Mike” Byrnes, the former Wantagh High School track coach and a pioneer in high school track and field, died on Dec. 26 at his home in Culpepper, Virginia, from complications from esophageal cancer. He was 83. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/13/16

Wantagh superintendent gets extension

Maureen Goldberg will remain the superintendent of the Wantagh School District for at least another year. The Board of Education has extended her contract to keep her at the district’s helm through the 2016-17 school year — her 40th in the district. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/15

Dr. Jeannette Stern, former principal of Wantagh Middle School, died on Oct. 5 at 67.

Wantagh mourns former middle school principal

The Wantagh School District is mourning the loss of its former middle school principal, Dr. Jeannette Stern, who died on Oct. 5 after a battle with cancer. She was 67. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/14/15

As presidents of the General Organization, Wantagh High School seniors Brendan von Runnen and Emily Latif are the student representatives to the Board of Education.

Taking pride in Wantagh High

Emily Latif and Brendan von Runnen have the second Thursday of each month circled on their calendars. As the co-presidents of the General Organization, Wantagh High School’s student council, they attend every Board of Education meeting and get seats right up front. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

Caren Strouse, left, and Lauren Glaser are new teachers in the Wantagh School District this year.

Wantagh staff ready for a new year

There were hugs and stories shared as Wantagh’s teachers and staff members went back to school on Monday, marking the beginning of the new year. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/2/15

Mike Gino, who starts school on Sept. 2, said his senior year at MacArthur High School will be bittersweet.

A new school year nears

It’s time to get those backpacks filled with supplies and those new sneakers laced up. The school year starts next week in local districts, a rare year in which the first day of classes comes before Labor Day. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Kenneth Mintz | 8/26/15

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