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Cherry Lane School second grade students created urban, suburban and rural community designs through project-based learning.

Carle Place students explore community planning through hands-on project

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Carle Place students celebrated Global School Play Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4

Carle Place schools celebrate Global School Play Day

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Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: The business of beauty – hair and nails edition

By Janet Nina Esagoff

Architect John Grillo presenting the building condition survey at Manhasset Board of Education meeting

Manhasset Board of Education identifies $41 million for needed building improvements

By Michael Campbell

Group photo of Tribute and Honor Foundation fifth annual gala honorees. Honorees are seated front and center alongside fellow veterans and first responders, with board members, family members, and community leaders gathered behind them on the upper platform.

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Tribute and Honor Foundation honors veterans at 5th annual gala

Robert Freeland (C.), Commander of Henderson-Marino VFW Post 1819 in Port Washington and recipient of the Volunteer Award, is joined by Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews (L.), president and founder of the Tribute and Honor Foundation, and North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena (R.) following the ceremony.

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Port Washington’s Robert Freeland honored at 5th annual Tribute and Honor Awards

More than badminton: Where belief becomes strength for Great Neck South

By Nick Mongiovi

Students celebrated the winter Olympics with a flag parade.

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Mineola learners celebrate Olympic spirit with parade of countries

Performers shared a Lunar New Year celebration with Herricks students.

Herricks High School AACC inspires students with vibrant Lunar New Year celebration

Scenes from the Herricks Middle School production of “Annie Jr.,” on stage for three shows, at the Herricks Community Center.

Herricks Middle School’s ‘Annie Jr.’ delivers high energy and heart

(L. to R.) National School Boards Association Executive Director Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, trustee Patricia Rudd, Director of Technology and Innovation Jennifer Scamell and Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Morrison-Raptis, Columbia Union School District (CA) Superintendent Nicolas Wade and National School Boards Association President Devin Sheehan at the innovative technology awards ceremony.

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park District named 2025 Innovative Technology Integration Award winner

Rear Admiral John Shea presenting on the United States Merchant Marine campus revitalization plan

United States Merchant Marine Academy present $1.02 billion campus modernization plan

By Michael Campbell

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Manhasset wrestling: Built together, wrestling as one

By Nick Mongiovi

Hillside Grade School fourth graders are pictured with their social studies projects.

Hillside Grade School fourth graders design and build longhouses and wigwams

K-5 students at Herricks’ Center Street Elementary School joined children around the world in celebrating Global Play Day, a special day dedicated to unstructured, screen-free play that encourages creativity, collaboration and joyful learning.

Herricks students celebrate creativity and connection on Global Play Day

Salem Elementary School students selected to participate in the Art Supervisors Association All-County Art Exhibition.

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Port Washington students to showcase artwork at Art Supervisors Association All-County Exhibition

The Paul D. Schreiber Science Olympiad team is heading back to the states tournament.

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Schreiber Science Olympiad advances to state tournament

Mineola's board approved a special use permit for a children's gym.

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Mineola board approves permit for kids’ gym

By J. Cav Scott

Roslyn High School Teacher Kristen Hamilton was awarded the 2026 Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher award.

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Roslyn teacher named 2026 Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher

By Long Island Press

The Old Westbury Police Department deployed a StarChase tracking device to arrest a queens woman.

Queens woman arrested after police use StarChase tracking device to end parkway pursuit

By Larissa Fuentes

Harbor Hill Elementary School students visited Safety Town at Eisenhower Park.

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Harbor Hill 3rd graders learn safety skills at Eisenhower Park

Advantage All Tennis Foundation, a Roslyn-based nonprofit, has received the 10 and Under Tennis Award from the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern section.

Advantage All Tennis Foundation earns USTA Eastern 10 and Under award

By Larissa Fuentes

Roslyn High School inducted 215 students into the National Honor Society.

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Roslyn High School inducts 215 students into 2026 National Honor Society

Students were honored for their artistic and written performances.

School board speaks out against charter school expansion

By J. Cav Scott

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