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The Malverne school district is receiving less revenue than it previously would have, but is making it work by incorporating expenses into the budget over time.

School budget season brings new obstacles

The Malverne and West Hempstead school districts are gearing up for their budget and Board of Education votes next Tuesday. The spending plans for the 2024-25 school year are the first to grapple … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/17/24

Meet your Board of Education candidates

The West Hempstead school district is preparing for the upcoming Board of Education election next Tuesday, May 21. Two seats are contested — incumbents Kurt Rockensies, the vice president of … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/17/24

Edward Tallon, principal of Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne, is retiring after 21 years with the district.

Downing Principal Edward Tallon is retiring after 21 years

After 21 years with Malverne Schools, Maurice W. Downing Primary School principal Edward Tallon is retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Tallon joined the Malverne family in 2003 as the … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/17/24

Downing principal Edward Tallon retiring

After 21 years with Malverne Schools, Maurice W. Downing Primary School principal Edward Tallon is retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Tallon joined the Malverne family in 2003 as the … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/10/24

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students held a fundraiser to benefit the family of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller who was killed in the line of duty. Diller’s wife, Stephanie, is from Malverne.

Barry Tech students help Diller family, other charities

During their 2024 Service-Learning Fair, the students of Barry Tech High School, run by Nassau Boces, presented their contributions to the community. The entire student body participated in the fair, … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/3/24

West Hempstead Secondary School students learned from world-renowned trumpeter Damien Pacheco.

West Hempstead students 'trumpet' skills with Damien Pacheco

Renowned trumpeter Damien Pacheco conducted a workshop for students at West Hempstead Secondary School on April 8. A trumpeter, composer and educator for more than 20 years, Pacheco shared his … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/3/24

The next generation of engineers and environmentalists is growing up right here in West Hempstead, thanks to the school district giving young minds the resources they need.

Developing future engineers at George Washington School

Students at George Washington School, in West Hempstead, were excited to explore the world of engineering in one of their recent STEM projects. Teacher Samantha Kopping led students in creating … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/3/24

Assemblywoman Taylor Darling joined Malverne administrators and the cast of the high school’s production of ‘Aida’ to announce a $250,000 grant to provide new seats for the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium.

Middle school auditorium to get upgrade

Howard T. Herber Middle School is slated to get all-new seating by next year. more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/25/24

The Summer Arts Academy is a 4-week program where students can study anything from dance to film to music production.

Studying the arts, courtesy of Billy Joel

Students who have a passion for music have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Boces’ Long Island High School for the Arts, or LIHSA for short. On top of that, students whose applications really impress may even get in for free. more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/25/24

The young students were served imaginary drinks and treats by their teachers to really bring the book cafes to life.

Sipping and savoring literature in book

As part of Read Across America Week in March, students at Maurice W. Downing Intermediate School, in Malverne, enjoyed an extra special experience as they were welcomed into book cafes that were brainstormed, decorated and staffed by a creative team of teachers. more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/25/24