Worthy of Applause
For the past two weeks, 53 students from Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen represented their schools, the district and the community in the All-County Music Festivals for both fifth and sixth grades....
View ArticleRemembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students at Willow Road School celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with numerous creative projects. Lessons and activities surrounding the accomplishments of this great humanitarian were...
View ArticleWellness Matters at Willow
On January 21st, second grade students at the Willow Road School participated in a very informative program on wellness facilitated by students from Valley Stream North Jr.-Sr. High School’s Physical...
View ArticleBoard of Education Hosts Inaugural Commendation Ceremony
During the Board of Education meeting held on Jan. 26 at the James A. Dever Elementary School, the district introduced its first celebration of excellence with an inaugural Board of Education...
View ArticleFocus on STEM Include Robotics
Students in the district’s Gifted and Talented Program are participating in a Robotics Program that incorporates several STEM initiatives where students can utilize their science, technology,...
View ArticleAbracadabra– No Name Calling
On Friday, January 15th, as a kick-off to No Name Calling Week at Willow Road School, the students assembled in the gym for a magical experience. Sponsored by the PTA, TAKE P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting...
View ArticleWheeler Jumps Rope for Heart Health
Students at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart program, learning the importance of active lifestyles and raising funds to support...
View ArticleA Week to Remember at Willow
The week of Feb. 8 was especially exciting and memorable for students at Willow Road School. Students were busy celebrating President's Day, the 100th day of school, Chinese New Year and Valentine's...
View ArticleEveryone Wins During Wheeler’s Souper Bowl
For several weeks before the Super Bowl, students at Wheeler Avenue School held their own Souper Bowl. Students worked together to collect food items to ensure that those less fortunate have healthy...
View ArticleDistrict Partners with Crossroads Farm
The District has established a unique and exciting education partnership with Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s in Malverne, the last working farm in Nassau County. The purpose of the program is to...
View Article100 Reasons to Celebrate
In anticipation of the 100th day of school, classes at James A. Dever School tracked each school day beginning with day one. On February 12th, 2016, the school celebrated the 100th day of school. In...
View ArticleSouper Bowl Champions
From January 20 through February 8, Willow Road School's Student Council continued their tradition of collecting soup to support local food pantries in the community. More than twenty boxes of canned...
View ArticleCelebrating Dr. Seuss
In celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Mayor Ed Fare read Dr. Seuss’s “There’s a Wocket in My Pocket” to Wheeler Avenue students during Dr. Seuss Pajama Night.
View ArticleWellness at Wheeler
The Wheeler Avenue PTA hosted an evening of Family Fitness for students and their parents. Those who participated in this fun-filled event enjoyed exercising together while they learned the importance...
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