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Hewlett-Woodmere School District officials said they are considering several new ideas to resolve the traffic congestion problem during dismissal time at the Franklin Early Childhood Center on Henrietta Place in Hewlett.

Maneuvering through the narrow streets of the Five Towns is difficult as vehicles are parked on both sides and in most cases there is two-way traffic. Adding to this problem is an increase of volume at certain times of the day. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/11/13

Kindergarten students at the Franklin Early Childhood Center collected coats and donated them to the Boys and Girls Club in Far Rockaway. Teacher Stacy Sommer kept count as the kids put the coats in a box.

Franklin Early Childhood Center students help those in need

Students in Stacy Sommer’s and Yvon Amer’s kindergarten classes at the Franklin Early Childhood Center in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District were asked by a resident to assist families in need at the Boys and Girls Club in Far Rockaway. more

12/4/13

Annie arrives on stage in Elmont, in "Annie, Jr.," BroadHollow Theatre's shortened version of the beloved musical.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/27/13

After 13 years in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, Kathleen Anderson, assistant superintendent for Human Resources & Student Services, will be retiring on July 1.

Moving onto her next chapter

Kathleen Anderson’s office at the Woodmere Education Center smelled of roses last Friday, as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources & Student Services for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, received several bouquets of flowers to congratulate her on her retirement. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/27/13

Creating a legacy of helping others

With limited free time to begin with, one would expect teens to use it hanging out with friends or surfing the Internet. However, Hewlett High School juniors Hannah Burkhart and Adam Farber are using their leisure time wisely and have made it their mission to go out of their way to give back to the community and help others in need. more

By Lauren Dana | 11/21/13

The cast of Island Park Theatre Group's "Willy Wonka the Musical," now being staged at Lincoln Orens Middle School.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/20/13

Hewlett High School has a team of three students competing in the finals of the Siemens Math, Science and Technology Competition for the second consecutive year. From left are JiaWen Pei, Zainab Mahmood and Priyanka Wadgaonkar.

Hewlett students named Siemens regional winners

For the second time in less than a month, the names of Hewlett High School students were announced by officials of the Siemens Math, Science and Technology Competition as the regional finalist team of Priyanka Wadgaonkar, Zainab Mahmood, and JiaWen Pei won the team category at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh last weekend. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/20/13

Rapunzel lets down her hair, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/13/13

The cast of the 2000 performance of Hewlett High School

Reprising ‘A Chorus Line’

In the 18 years that Walter Lastowski has been a part of the music department in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, he has never repeated a production, until now. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/13/13

Trustee attendance at Lawrence Board of Education meetings has been lacking, while the presence of Hewlett-Woodmere board members, above, is much more consistent.

Are the school board members here?

Elected by fellow community members to represent their interests, school district Board of Education trustees have a responsibility to not only immerse themselves in the issues, but also attend scheduled board meetings. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/6/13