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Public, some private schools closed Friday [Photo gallery]

Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere public schools, the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaways and the Lawrence Woodmere Academy announced that they would be closed on Friday, Feb. 26. more

2/26/10

Lawrence High School was one of five grand prize winners in a nationwide contest sponsored by Lowe's and the TV show "Smash." The school's auditorium was damaged by flooding in Hurricane Sandy.

Lawrence High wins $3K gift card

Lawrence High School was one of five schools nationwide that were voted a grand prize winner among 30 finalists in a contest sponsored by the NBC television show “Smash” and Lowe’s the home improvement franchise. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/11/13

Friends Bailey Arbeiter, left, Felicia Cittadino and Scarlett Levine kicked up their heels at Lawrence High School’s pre-prom party.

Prepping for the prom [Photo gallery]

Lawrence High School seniors prepared for their prom with a late afternoon fiesta at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club on June 24. more

7/1/15

Senior Nikki Roberts, left, and junior Sydney Feldman battled for the ball during a game of floor hockey at Sports Night.

Seniors are victorious at Sports Night [Photo gallery]

The crescendo of Spirit Week at Hewlett High School hit its high note as freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors took part in the annual Sports Night competition on March 3, which is coordinated by the Student Council. more

3/8/17

Blasted by the snow, again [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

HAFTR’s three principals honored at dinner [Photo gallery]

Naomi Lippman, Dr. Rochelle Brand and Joy Hammer, the principals of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns high school, middle school and lower school, respectively were recognized for their work during HAFTR’s 36th annual dinner held at the Atlantic Beach Sands on Feb. 22. more

2/26/14

South Shore begins digging out [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

The Five Towns Trade School Reunion held its 30th annual Valentine’s Disco on Feb. 16. From left were committee members Sandra Bilbo-Dent, Karen Butler, Atasha Mays-Fredericks, Kisha Jones, Pat Jones, Evelyn Jackson, Yolanda Coleman and Sophia Coleman.

Five Towns Trade School alums show their heart [Photo gallery]

Alums from the Five Towns Trade School held its 30th annual Valentine’s Disco dance at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Feb. 16. more

2/26/14

Passing and catching is the name of the game and these two Buccaneer football players teamed up for an acrobatic reception.

Getting ready for the football season [Photo gallery]

Shorts, T-shirts, sneakers or cleats and sweat were a large part of the Inwood Buccaneers annual spring football clinic conducted on the turf field at Lawrence High School on June 16. more

6/20/12

Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s graduation had its moments of levity. Above, Andre Lipiec proudly displayed his diploma.

LWA graduates 37 students in class of 2014 [Photo gallery]

Lawrence Woodmere Academy held its 90th Upper School commencement ceremony in its on campus Hessel Hall on June 9 with 37 students representing 11 communities and three countries, including Israel and China, graduating. more

6/18/14