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Salwa Zahid learned how to make bubbles in the science enrichment course at the James A. Dever School.

School on Saturday may not sound like the most popular activity for children, but it can be quite a blast if done the right way. About 65 students from District 13 recently spent their Saturday mornings in school, learning new languages or discovering more about the world around them. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/14

Willow Road students in Melanie VanEron’s class, Robert Ruffino, Michael Maressa and Mikayla Cittadino celebrated the 100th day of school.

Valley Stream students are 100 days smarter

Students and teachers in Valley Stream celebrated the 100th day of the school year on Feb. 26. In the elementary schools, students sang, marched in parades, wore hats and glasses, and counted 100 of various objects. more

3/5/14

James A. Dever School first-grade teacher Debora O’Connor teachers a math lesson to her students. The District 13 Board of Education will be looking at ways to provide additional support in math for younger students.

Work continues on District 13 budget

As budget discussions progress in District 13 for the 2014-15 school year, Board of Education members know they still have some work to do. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/19/14

Santina Leone played Hera, with Alex Zhuo taking the part of Hades in the District 13 Gifted and Talented program’s Greek God debates on Feb. 4 at the Howell Road School.

Greek Gods come to life in District 13

Zeus is known as the King of the Gods in Greek Mythology, but what happens when it’s time for him to step down from the throne? The other gods and goddesses have a debate, and leave the decision in the hands of the people. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/12/14

After-school activities canceled in Valley Stream

Due to today's snowstorm, which is expected to drop up to 10 inches of snow on Nassau County by Wednesday morning, after-school activities have been canceled throughout Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/21/14

Willow Road School kindergartner Samantha Clifford works on her letter skills.

Tougher standards are the new normal

Common Core is a phrase that has drawn the ire of many parents and educators in recent months, especially when discussing the testing that accompanies it. But day in and day out, students are learning skills based on these new national standards, and teachers say they are starting to notice a difference. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/2/14

District 13 facilities director James Daly shows Board of Education Trustee Frank Chiachiere the new doors that were installed at Wheeler Avenue School’s main entrance.

An up-close look at the schools

Wheeler Avenue School’s auditorium will be getting a facelift within the next few years, as District 13 officials announced plans to refurbish the 89-year-old facility at the annual building tour last Saturday morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/11/13

Valley Stream districts maintain residency standards

Years ago, there was a perception that as many as one-third of students in the Valley Stream Central High School District didn’t belong there, noted members of the interdistrict Residency Advisory Committee at its yearly meeting on Nov. 25. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/4/13

District 30 will hold its annual building tour on Dec. 14 beginning at the Forest Road School.

Elementary districts schedule building tours

District 13 will hold its annual building inspections on Saturday, Dec. 7. The program begins with coffee and refreshments in the James A. Dever School cafeteria at 8 a.m. more

12/4/13

District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund discussed some of the new online resources offered through the school libraries at the annual Educational Planning meeting on Nov. 16.

Pros and cons of Common Core discussed in District 13

With about three dozen parents, teachers and school officials present on Nov. 16, its was one of the largest turnouts in recent history for District 13’s annual Educational Planning meeting. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/20/13

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