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Parents got back to taking notes in a classroom as Casey Schmalacker delves into his presentation on relieving stress and anxiety.

Adults attend 'school' at Hewlett Woodmere's Parent University

Hewlett-Woodmere school district parents returned to the classroom, not for an algebra lesson, but to enhance their skills as parents at the district’s l Parent University, the first since the Covid pandemic began. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 3/19/23

The Hewlett High School gymnasium was the scene for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors to compete in the Battle of Classes on March 3.

Hewlett seniors win Battle of the Classes

The gymnasium bleachers were packed, the gym floor was the place for fun and an array of events, including dance, European handball, hockey, relay races, volleyball and as few more as the annual Battle of the Classes took place at Hewlett High School on March 3. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/19/23

The swastika, considered a symbol of hate, was found in two separate incidents in a boys' bathroom of Woodmere Middle School on March 14 and 16, school district officials said.

Swastikas in Woodmere Middle School boys’ bathroom

Students at Woodmere Middle School alerted school officials to a pair of swastikas that were found in a boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16, Hewlett-Woodmeredistrict officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/17/23

Students from schools across the country gathered to watch the Holocaust documentary presented by NCJW-Peninsula section.

Film director and TikTok Star enhance Holocaust education for the next generation

In a continued effort to promote Holocaust education within schools the National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula Section hosted a virtual showing of viewing of the documentary ”The Barn.” … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 2/2/23

Lawrence Woodmere Academy trustees said the school might not be able to reopen in September due to financial hardship.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy to close?

In an email to Lawrence Woodmere Academy alumni, the board of trustees said there is a possibility that the nonsectarian private school in Woodmere might not reopen after the 2022-2023 school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/24/23

Hiral Chavre, left, and Ella Cohen Kashi have been named semifinalists in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Hewlett seniors are Regeneron semifinalists

Hewlett High School seniors Ella Cohen Kashi and Hiral Chavre have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/19/23

Hewlett High School seniors Matt Graziose, Ava Giugliano and Stephen Gershfeld signed national letters of intent to play college sports.

Three Hewlett seniors sign letters of intent

Hard work and talent has paid off for a trio of Hewlett High School seniors who signed national letters of intent on Nov. 9 to continue pursuing their dreams of athletic excellence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/22

Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association members marched along Broadway in Hewlett, from East Rockaway Road to Cedar Road, on the morning of Election Day to show their solidarity for a new contract.

Hewlett-Woodmere teachers rally on Election Day

The line of marchers along Broadway in Hewlett on Nov. 8 was not celebrating Homecoming. The procession comprised Hewlett-Woodmere public school teachers seeking a new union contract to replace the … more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/17/22

Lawrence High School cheerleaders showed their school spirit at Homecoming 2022.

Lawrence Homecoming was a blast

The football team did not win, however that didn’t curb the fun at Lawrence High School’s Homecoming on Oct. 29 more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/11/22

Students in session during the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s Oct. 31 peer mediation program, with mediator Talya Mandel, a fifth-grader, in the blue sweatshirt.

Schools battle Covid's lingering effects

The coronavirus pandemic interrupted and upended traditional education, with schools pivoting as quickly as they could from in-person instruction to remote learning, and then devising hybrid models. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/10/22

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