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New York State test scores were released last week, but the rising trend of test refusals means that results are no longer indicative of a district’s performance. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/19/15

John McNamara is the new assistant superintendent for instruction in Wantagh.

Wantagh taps new curriculum chief

John McNamara hasn’t even spent a month on the job, but he can already envision himself staying in Wantagh a long time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/29/15

Wantagh School District, teachers settle contract

The Wantagh Board of Education and Wantagh United Teachers have reached a deal on a new teachers’ contact, ending a year of negotiations. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/15/15

Hempstead Town and Wantagh School District officials gathered on Beltagh Avenue in front of Wantagh High School last week to mark the beginning of a construction project that will result in the repaving of the short yet heavily traveled road.

Beltagh Avenue construction begins

The long-awaited reconstruction of Beltagh Avenue has begun. As soon as school let out, construction crews started work paving the quarter-mile road which serves the Wantagh High School-Middle School complex and two animal shelters. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/15

Hats were flying high after the 276 seniors at Wantagh High School were officially declared graduates on June 25.

Wantagh grads start a new chapter

The 276 graduates of Wantagh High School glowed with joy as they received their diplomas last Thursday night, signifying their hard work over the past four years. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/1/15

Parents and students gathered in Wantagh on March 27 for the Paint Merrick Road initiative, which stretched from Valley Stream to Montauk, in support of public education.

‘Opt-outs’ expected to rise

The controversial state standardized testing program begins next week, and hundreds, if not thousands, of local parents are expected to instruct their children to refuse the tests, a decision that has come to be known as opting out. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/15

After patching potholes for several years, the Town of Hempstead will now repave Beltagh Avenue, which serves the animal shelter, pictured above, as well as the Wantagh Middle School-High School complex.

Coming soon: a smooth ride

Drivers on Beltagh Avenue soon won’t have to grip the steering wheel as tight. The small but well-traveled road in Wantagh will be getting a makeover this year, courtesy of the Town of Hempstead, which announced that the eastern portion of Beltagh Avenue will be repaved. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Three Science Rooms in the Wantagh High School-Middle School complex would be overhauled, including new floors, ceilings and cabinets, if voters approve nearly $2.3 million in spending from the capital reserve fund in May.

Work on tap for Wantagh schools

Wantagh schools are in need of a little TLC. That’s the message from district officials, who are seeking voter approval to spend more than $2 million of the district’s capital reserve fund for a variety of upgrades at its five buildings. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/15

High marks for local educators

Teachers in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are making the grade, according to the latest evaluation data released by the New York State Education Department. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/11/15

The Wantagh School District is currently preparing its 2015-16 budget.

Staying the course in Wantagh

Despite a lack of state aid numbers, Wantagh School District officials presented a first draft of the 2015-16 budget on Feb. 26, a spending plan that would maintain programs and fall below the tax cap. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/4/15

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