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Kindergartners in Jaclyn Klafter’s class were excited to take part Chestnut Street School’s annual Fall Festival last month.

Autumn fun at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead

Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead had some fall fun last month with its fourth annual Fall Festival. Sponsored by the PTA, the fall festival included a pumpkin patch and classic games with a … more

11/14/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

It was a night of celebration at West Hempstead Middle School on Oct. 15 as students read tributes for Board of Education Recognition Month.

West Hempstead students honor Board of Ed.

Students from throughout the West Hempstead School District paid tribute to all members of the Board of Education during a Oct. 15 board meeting at West Hempstead Middle School. After the Pledge … more

11/7/19

Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital, met with students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Oct. 18.

Health expert shares flu-prevention tips with Malverne students

Students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne got a visit from members of NYU Winthrop Hospital to discuss flu prevention on Oct. 18. Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/31/19

Students in Jeanellen Setera’s kindergarten class at Chestnut Street School received lessons on fire safety and prevention from the West Hempstead Fire Department on Oct. 11.

Chestnut Street School students learn how to prevent fires

In conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead explored the importance of fire safety on Oct. 11. Members of the West Hempstead Fire Department … more

10/31/19

Sacred Heart Academy senior Caitlin Griffin was recently awarded the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership and the New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Award.

Sacred Heart Academy teen earns two leadership awards

Sacred Heart Academy senior Caitlin Griffin recently earned two significant leadership awards: the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership and the New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition … more

10/24/19

Courtesy Malverne School District Malverne Board of Education Trustee Marguerite “Peg” O’Connor, center, received a plaque last year from fellow board members and Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund, far right, for her years of service.

Malverne’s fearless trustee dies at 77

Marguerite “Peg” O’Connor’s 30-plus years as a Malverne Board of Education trustee — 10 as president — ended when she “retired” last year. O’Connor said she had joined the board for … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 10/24/19

Fourth-graders Chloe Ann Cajuste, left, and Helen Sanchez worked together on a mindfulness activity in which they brainstormed the difference between small and large problems as part of “Morning Mindfulness” on Oct. 8.

Fostering a healthy mindset in West Hempstead

Fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at George Washington School in West Hempstead are starting their mornings on a high note with a new schoolwide student wellness program, “Morning … more

10/24/19

The Malverne School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the high school’s new performing arts center during Homecoming last Saturday.

Performing arts center is unveiled at Malverne High School

Roughly 100 people gathered around Malverne High School’s new performing arts center for its ribbon-cutting last Saturday. The ceremony, which was part of … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/17/19

Dr. Bret Bennington with Fellow Hofstra Professor Dr. Christa Farmer, who nominated him for the Neil Miner award.

West Hempstead professor honored for years of excellence

From collecting different types of rocks and animals to gazing at the stars through a telescope, West Hempstead resident Dr. Bret Bennington has long been intrigued by the wonders of science. Now the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/10/19

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