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West Hempstead High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Marisa Sheehan, right, and Isabella Caldwell, finished with grade point averages of 104.4 and 103, respectively.

West Hempstead’s top scholars celebrate the past and focus on the future

For West Hempstead High School’s Marisa Sheehan and Isabella Caldwell, learning they were named valedictorian and salutatorian lightened up a less-than-stellar day. Someone stole Caldwell’s chips … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/20/19

Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, fourth from top left, joined State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for her inaugural Student Standout Awards ceremony on June 2.

Student standouts in Malverne, West Hempstead

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin hosted her inaugural Student Standout Awards ceremony on June 2. Griffin recognized 13 high school students who have stood out in their school and communities. … more

6/20/19

Malverne High School will hold its class of 2019 graduation ceremony on Friday.

Malverne’s top students credit friendly rivalry for their success

Nelson Chow, Jack Cecere and Anthony Marco, Malverne High School’s valedictorian and co-salutatorians, who met at Howard T. Herber Middle School, said their friendship led to their academic … more

6/20/19

Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Malverne High School valedictorian Nelson Chow, center, was recognized by State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky for being named as a 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

Presidential scholarship winner at Malverne High School

Malverne High School valedictorian Nelson Chow was recently named as one of only four in New York state as a 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education and the Commission on … more

6/6/19

Malvernites, Valley Streamers raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Fourteen West Hempstead students from the middle and high school earned awards for their presentations during this year’s Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10.

Long Island Science Congress winners in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead School District was well represented by students from both the middle and high school during the Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10. Fourteen West Hempstead students … more

6/6/19

Malverne High School has been ranked on the U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list for the first time in school history.

Malverne High School ranked among best in the U.S.

For the first time, Malverne High School has been ranked on the U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list. Not only is Malverne High School ranked in the top 11 percent of schools in the … more

5/23/19

The legacy of Columbine: too many people caught up in school shootings

School shootings have become so ordinary that the press is always looking for a fresh hook. Last week, the media found a new lead for an old story . . . more

5/17/19

Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano, left, photography teacher Maura Savas-Minor, and Michael Messina, the district’s chairman of music and fine arts, far right, recognized seniors Morenike Iyageh, center, and Victoria Matheos for their photography skills.

Photography honors for Malverne High School students

Malverne High School’s photography department had two students win three top honors in the 2019 Photographic Federation of Long Island Youth Showcase Awards. Senior Victoria Matheos won second … more

5/16/19