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Third grade students in Kaitlyn Vidafar’s class at School #2 video chatted with News 12 meteorologist Meredith Garofalo last Thursday when Garofalo helped teach the students about different weather phenomena.

News 12 meteorologist video chats with School #2 third graders

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Space & Science Journalist Meredith Garofalo of News 12 met with third-grade students at School #2 last Thursday to talk about how meteorologists formulate their weather forecasts. The students are currently studying water and weather in science, learning about the tools used to measure weather, different types of clouds, and severe weather phenomena. Third-grade teacher Kaitlyn Vidafar arranged the video conference through a mutual contact, with all third-grade classes participating. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 1/20/22

Oceanside High School soccer and lacrosse student-athletes revealed their commitments.

OHS student-athletes commit to colleges

Oceanside High School held its first college signing ceremony of the year on January 13. Six students who play soccer and lacrosse signed letters from colleges accepting the officers of admission along with the opportunity to continue in their respective sports. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 1/20/22

Molloy College's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service had to go virtual on Monday. At last year's event, Sister Diane Capuano spoke to students as they prepared place settings for the Mary Brennan INN in Hempstead.

MLK Day of Service goes virtual

Molloy College took its annual MLK Day of Service online on Monday, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Max Renner and musical performances to honor the civil rights leader and continue conversations about his legacy. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 1/20/22

St. Agnes reveals honor roll for first trimester

6-1 John Caputo Sean Davi 6-2 Callen Carney 6-3 Logan Bracco Isabella Davis Derek Rodriguez Brendan Whaley 6-4 Stephen Brice Eileen Eschmann Margaret … more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 1/20/22

St. Agnes students make Principal's List

6-1 Christian Attard Lourdes Baker Thea Hurst Luke Lindsay Kaira Springer 6-2 Cassidy Durnan Chloe Fourrien Faith Friedermann Monica Lynn Aaron Nehring Lily … more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza | 1/20/22

Data Specialist/Coordinator of Computer Services Leslie Duffy

School administrators co-author eBook on data analytics

Baldwin School District’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Anthony Mignella and Data Specialist/Coordinator of Computer Services Leslie Duffy were invited to contribute to the eBook, … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 1/20/22

Community Chest South Shore’s Youth Board at the annual 5K Family Run/Walk in Atlantic Beach last October.

Community Chest Youth Board empowers teens

Community Chest South Shore, formerly known as Five Towns Community Chest, is a 90-year-old local organization that gives high school-age teens opportunities to volunteer, become involved in the local community and expand their social network through its Youth Board. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/20/22

Rockville Centre Schools Superintendent Robert Bartels.

Rockville Centre schools superintendent aims to avoid remote learning return

At the Jan. 13 Board of Education meeting, Acting Superintendent Robert Bartels said he believed that despite an increase in coronavirus cases across Nassau County due to the Omicron variant, students are better off learning in school instead of switching to a remote model. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

After parents and students expressed disappointment over a tentative plan for the annual Red and Blue competition in March, school officials said they were still mulling options on how to ensure safety while keeping the tradition alive, which includes coming up with a policy on spectators. At left, hundreds of people attended a past event.

Rockville Centre students, parents push for 'normal' Red and Blue

Rockville Centre school officials are mulling how to safely host the 106th annual Red and Blue event while staying true to its traditions amid the unpredictability of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

Longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel died Jan. 3. Among his many community endeavors, he co-founded the East Rockaway Raiders football team in 1971.

Legendary former East Rockaway Recreation Department Director Jerry Chapel dies

If there was anything he could do to keep youth safe and engaged in their community, longtime East Rockaway Recreation Director Jerry Chapel did it. At various times, he took on the role of coach, umpire, referee, recreation director and organizer for various sports leagues, carving a lasting legacy in his community. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/13/22

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