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Gayl Teller, Nassau’s 2009-11 poet laureate, left; Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Nassau’s 2007-09 poet laureate; and Dr. Linda Opyr, the county’s 2011-13 poet laureate.

Dr. Linda Opyr, 58, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction at the Sewanhaka Central High School District, recently announced that she will be retiring from the district, effective Jan. 3, 2012. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 12/17/11

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

H. Frank Carey High School students participated in the Habitat For Humanity Walk-A-Thon last month.

Walking for a cause in Nassau

In support of Habitat World Day, and to raise awareness of the current housing crisis and the need for adequate housing in Nassau, local residents participated in Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County’s three-mile Walk-A-Thon on Oct. 30, at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Among those residents were several H. Frank Carey High School students, who recently created a Habitat For Humanity club to support HFHNC. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

Sewanhaka High School band and majorette members performed at the 2011 Newsday Marching Band Festival, held at Hofstra University in October.

Locals perform at annual Marching Band Festival

Local high school marching bands performed at the 2011 Newsday Marching Band Festival, a three-day event held at Hofstra University in October. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.

Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety

Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more

11/22/11

High School Board President Jeanne Greco Jacobs, second from right, holds an artistic painting, given to the board by North High School. Presenting the piece of art were, from left, Student Council Vice President Andrew Jacobs, Secretary Christina Cinnamo and President Charles Sanky.

Praise, thanks for Valley Stream high school board

Students, administrators and PTA members offered their appreciation for the efforts of the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education, as part of the New York State board recognition month at the Nov. 8 meeting. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 11/16/11

Valley Stream school officials: Most students belong

The belief that hundreds of students are illegally attending Valley Stream schools simply isn’t true, school officials said at the annual Residency Advisory Committee meeting Monday morning at Memorial Junior High School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/10/11

Drum Major Adam Ciccarello saluted the crowd and judges before starting the Oct. 30 show that led the Pride of Malverne to take first in the state championship.

Championship win 'exciting' for Malverne

For the second consecutive year, the Pride of Malverne, Malverne High School’s marching band, has been crowned New York State Champion. While this marks Malverne’s third title in the last … more

Lee Landor | 11/9/11

Art students at Sewanhaka High School, pictured here, recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant for which two staff members applied.

High-tech art lessons at Sewanhaka funded through grant

Sewanhaka High School art students recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant awarded to the school — one of only 10 in the nation to receive the award. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/4/11