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It is probably among the nation’s most thankless jobs –– Board of Education trustee. School board members spend untold hours . . . more

10/27/16

New York Cosmos plan for Elmont school comes up short

A plan to transform an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School, in Elmont, by professional soccer team the New York Cosmos has failed to reach its funding … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/3/16

It was an exciting day for MacArthur High School’s nearly 330 graduates, who received their diplomas in a morning ceremony at Hofstra University last Saturday. Many of the students found unique ways to express their sentiments on their mortarboards.

Just a 'General' graduation for the class of '16

Seniors from MacArthur High School — 329 of them — were draped in regal blue and walked across the Hofstra University stage on June 18 to receive their high school diplomas. Crowds of parents, siblings, teachers, administrators and staff filled the arena while they watched in support. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/21/16

Levittown superintendent signs five-year extension

Dr. Tonie McDonald, the superintendent of the Levittown School District for the past two years, has signed a new contract that will keep her at the helm through 2021. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Peggy Marenghi, left, James Moran and Christina Lang were the winners of Board of Education seats in Levittown on Tuesday.

Budgets pass in Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown

Voters in the Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown School Districts responded favorably to budget proposals on Tuesday night. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/17/16

Re-elect Mountanos, McLoughlin in Wantagh

Voters in the Wantagh School District will have a difficult decision to make when they head to the polls next Tuesday. This year’s Board of Education ballot features three candidates for two seats, and all have board experience. more

5/11/16

Kera McLoughlin, left, Peter Mountanos and Jean Quinn are running for two seats on the Wantagh Board of Education.

Three run for Wantagh school board

Three candidates are running for two seats on the Wantagh Board of Education. Incumbents Kera McLoughlin and Peter Mountanos are running as a team. They were both elected in 2013. Jean Quinn, a former school board trustee, is looking to regain a position she held for six years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/5/16

Levittown Board of Education candidates clockwise from top left, Christina Lang, Thomas Lonergan, Peggy Marenghi, Maria Xenios, Ed Powers and James Moran.

Six run for three seats in Levittown

There are three seats up for election this year on the Levittown Board of Education. The district, the third largest in Nassau County, serves portions of Wantagh and Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Rebecca Anderson | 5/4/16

John McNamara, the assistant superintendent for instruction, talked about some of the course additions planned for Wantagh High School next year.

Final Wantagh budget has a tax cut

The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings after the Board of Education adopted its final budget on April 14. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

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