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State exam standards still a 'challenge'

Local school districts say they are stepping up their games following the release of scores on state math and English tests given in the spring to students in third through eighth grades. Test … more

By Lee Landor | 8/19/11

A leak in a second-floor bathroom at the Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead flooded the building and damaged floor and ceiling tiles. The water also destroyed the gymnasium floor, lifting it up to three feet in some places. Repairs and renovations are expected to be completed by the middle of August.

Little leak, massive mess

The West Hempstead school district may soon want to consider calling Captain Planet and his Fire and Water Planeteers if disasters to its facilities continue to unfold. First it was fire … more

By Lee Landor | 7/20/11

W.H. school district prepares for budget vote

A week before the May 17 budget vote, the West Hempstead school board settled the long-stalled teachers' contract and renewed schools Superintendent John Hogan's contract for three years. While … more

By Svenja van den Woldenberg | 5/13/11

Keep athletics and clubs

To the Editor: I feel that sports and clubs are a very important part of a child’s education. When you belong to a sports team or club you take pride in it and the school that you … more

5/4/11

Walter Ejnes, a trustee on the West Hempstead Board of Education, is running unopposed for re-election to his seat.

Q & A with school board trustee Walter Ejnes

West Hempstead Board of Education trustee Walter Ejnes is running unopposed for re-election to his seat. Years on board: 3 (one term) Years in West Hempstead: 38 Profession: President of … more

5/4/11

Pamela Lotito, president of the West Hempstead Board of Education, is running unopposed for re-election to her seat.

Q & A with Pamela Lotito, West Hempstead BOE President

West Hempstead Board of Education President Pamela Lotito is running unopposed for re-election to her seat on the board. Pamela LotitoPosition: President, West Hempstead Board of EducationYears on … more

5/4/11

A partial restoration of state aid means school tax increase in West Hempstead will be lower.

More state aid means lower taxes in West Hempstead

“The board balanced the educational needs of West Hempstead with the economy,” James Hogan, superintendent of the West Hempstead school district, told attendees of the board’s April … more

By Lee Landor | 4/20/11

As West Hempstead school district administrators and Board of Education trustees enter the final stretch of budget season, emotions run high.

Budget workshop sparks emotions in W.H.

As the West Hempstead community enters the final stretch of a challenging budget season, emotions are running high. At the West Hempstead Board of Education’s third budget workshop on March … more

By Lee Landor | 4/6/11

So long to summer school, several staff members

The West Hempstead Board of Education’s second budget workshop of the season, held on March 8, was punctuated by the crying, sniffling and distribution of tissues by students who attended to … more

By Svenja van den Woldenberg | 3/16/11

County Legislator Vincent Muscarella joined Chesnut Street School Principal Daniel Rehman and Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino to pose with students beside their Valentine’s Day bulletin board.

Valentines for veterans

To express their gratitude to those who have served in the military, students in Malverne and West Hempstead made Valentine’s Day cards to be distributed to hospitalized veterans. In … more

2/16/11

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