Education News – LI Press

Nathaniel Nichols from Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna LLP, presented the findings of the investigation at a previous Board of Education meeting.

School board corrects suspension error, appoints acting replacement

By J. Cav Scott

Milan Rizo (center) receiving the Dr. William A. Shine Student Awards

Manhasset parent raises concerns over bus safety

By Michael Campbell

Students sit on Nassau County Community College campus.

Student support program will terminate after federal grant is cut

By J. Cav Scott

Assita Kanko, a member of the European Parliament (L.), and Bernie Furshpan, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s vice chairman (R.), at the commemoration.

Nassau County Holocaust center commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Casey Fahrer

Derek Jones, Robert Krakehl, and Laura Petras (L to R)

Manhasset teacher Laura Petras selected for STEM program

By Michael Campbell

Longtime Oyster Bay East Norwich Central School District Board of Education member Laurie Kowalsky announced that she is stepping down from her role.

Longtime Oyster Bay-East Norwich BOE trustee steps down

By Casey Fahrer

Four Herricks High School seniors, (L. to R.) Emma Su, Abigail Thomas, Eli Jacob and Aarthi Palaniappan, have been named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars.

Community Events

Herricks’s brightest: getting to know Regeneron scholars

By J. Cav Scott

Over 50 members of the Mineola High School Class of 2025 returned to their alma mater for the annual Alumni Day on Jan. 9.

Community Events

Mineola alumni offer learners a glimpse into life beyond graduation

Members of the Mineola High School Student Service Center presented cards and posters created by learners throughout the district to Assembly Member Edward Ra (R-Franklin Square) for distribution to law enforcement.

Charity

Mineola students honor police

Manhasset elementary school students perform at Radio City Music Hall

Manhasset elementary school choirs perform at Radio City Music Hall

Composer and conductor Soon Hee Newbold visited Locust Valley Middle School/High School for a workshop and concert

Locust Valley musicians learn from accomplished composer Soon Hee Newbold

Bayville Intermediate School fifth graders danced “La Tarantella” with high school students.

Community Events

Locust Valley High School hosts Italiano festival

Westbury School District Superintendent Tahira DuPree Chase and other officials praised donation efforts from the holiday season at its board of education meeting.

Westbury School District provides for community during holiday season

By Casey Fahrer

Connect Four champions Aadhya Patel, Mansoor Azimi, Carlos Nunez and Mr. Josh Morrow (L. to R.) from the Hicksville Middle School's competitions.

Hicksville Middle School students connect, think and challenge themselves while playing games

A fourth grade class at McKenna Elementary School adopted a cow in upstate New York through the Discover Dairy program.

Community Events

Cow adoption a moo-ving experience for Massapequa students

The Carle Place School District to host its annual Parent University event.

Carle Place School District to host third annual Parent University

Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School fourth grade cadet orchestra members performed at the board of education meeting.

Community Events

Floral Park Bellerose school district presents early budget plans

By J. Cav Scott

Manor Oaks principal Colleen Topping with her daughter, district Superintendent Jennifer Morrison-Raptis, her son, and her husband (L. to R.).

New Hyde Park-Garden City School board appoints principal

By J. Cav Scott

Student Lila Salhuana, from Wantagh in rehearsal for this year's dance festival.

Community Events

Students anticipate Winter Dance Festival

By J. Cav Scott

John Lewis Childs School kindergarten and sixth-grade students with Matthew Reid on the Day of Giving.

Community Events

Students raise over $1K during 17th annual Day of Giving

By Long Island Press

Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School fourth grade cadet orchestra members performed at the recent board of education meeting.

Community Events

Fourth-grade orchestra students perform at Floral Park-Bellerose

By Long Island Press

Mineola High School AP Chemistry students partnered with the school’s RISE classes for a sweet and delicious holiday activity in the chemistry lab.

Community Events

Mineola AP Chemistry students share sweet holiday experience with RISE classes

By Long Island Press

Mineola wrestling coach Dan Guido celebrates with student-athletes following historic 400th win as head coach

Community Events

Mineola wrestling coach Dan Guido celebrates 400 career wins

By Long Island Press

Mineola High School student-athletes Ryan Manu and Julianna Plunkett (L. to R.) were honored with Mineola Basketball Leadership Awards during the district’s annual Community Basketball Night.

Community Events

Mineola honors basketball leaders at annual Community Night

By Long Island Press

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