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East Rockaway and Lynbrook will each host Homecoming festivities on Friday and Saturday. Above, school spirit was on full display at East Rockaway’s parade in 2019.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway to host Homecoming festivities

East Rockaway and Lynbrook high schools are set to host Homecoming festivities on Oct. 15 and 16. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/14/21

Lynbrook High School recently opened its new 33,274-square-foot extension, which was funded as part of a $28.9 million bond that voters approved in 2017. Above, the new band room at the school.

Lynbrook High School gets a major upgrade

After passage of a $28.9 million bond in 2017, Lynbrook High School’s new wing was recently completed after a year and a half of construction. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/30/21

After joining the varsity football team as a kicker, Lynbrook High School senior Olivia Vuotto has thrived in the role, becoming the first female in school history to score points in football.

Lynbrook High School senior becomes first female to score points in football

Lynbrook senior Olivia Vuotto said she never thought about playing football, but jumped at the chance to become a kicker for the varsity team when head coach Stephen LoCicero approached her. Now she’s making history one kick at a time as the only girl to ever score points for the Owls on the gridiron. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/21

Kerrie Hall, far left, Catherine Novotny, Maya Comunale and Julia Garvey walked the red carpet before watching their Minute Masters videos at Bellmore Movies and Showplace.

Lynbrook educators' program helps students of all needs

Long Island children of all abilities enjoyed some time in the spotlight on Aug. 29 with the help of Minute Masters, an organization created by two educators from Lynbrook that produces inclusive educational videos. more

By Katherine Fenton | 9/23/21

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak joined incoming students at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center as part of phys-ed class.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway students return to school

The East Rockaway and Lynbrook school districts welcomed students back during the first day of school of the 2021-22 school year last week. more

9/17/21

The Lynbrook Owls hoisted American flags at the first football game of the season on Sept. 11, which marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Lynbrook schools show patriotism with 9/11 fundraiser, football game

The Lynbrook Owls commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a day of reflection and remembrance on Saturday, which included the high school’s first varsity football game of the season. There was a patriotic theme throughout the festivities, which included a fundraiser that netted more than $2,500 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. more

By Julia Swerdin | 9/17/21

James DeTommaso was recently appointed the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the East Rockaway School District.

East Rockaway schools hire new assistant superintendent

James DeTommaso was appointed assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the East Rockaway School District by the Board of Education and began his role on July 8. more

9/2/21

Ava Olson, left, and Amaiyah Hansen jumped for joy upon seeing Brian Pellicane’s 1987 Buick at the East Rockaway Car Show, which helps fund Kiwanis Club high school scholarships.

East Rockaway car shows bring normalcy, fund scholarships

After the coronavirus pandemic wiped out a summer tradition in East Rockaway last year, the Kiwanis Club car shows have roared and rumbled back, helping the village return to a sense of normalcy. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/5/21

Hadia Choudhry, foreground, left, and Saher Din, both of Valley Stream, interviewing each other for biographies that they wrote at the recent Hofstra High School Summer Journalism Institute. At back were Mariam Faisal, of Queens, left, and Emaan Tehseen, of Valley Stream.

Hofstra University journalism institute opens high-schoolers' minds

Nine Nassau County students, including four from Valley Stream, one from Elmont and one from Freeport, took part in this year’s Hofstra University High School Summer Journalism Institute, learning firsthand the ins and outs of the media industry. more

By Matthew Cudahy | 8/4/21

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