The Art of Recycling
Students in Lisa Smaldon's fifth-grade class at Wheeler Avenue School had the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and recycling skills by participating in a Recycled Art Contest. The students...
View ArticleBudget Passed
The 2013-2014 Budget Passed YES: 1027 NO:550 TOTAL VOTES: 1577 Trustee Elections: Mr. DiSibio reelected. Mrs. Pomerantz elected
View ArticleValley Stream Schools Thank Sen. Skelos for Science Tools
Willow Road and James A. Dever elementary schools welcomed New York State Sen. Dean Skelos to see firsthand how students are using the new microscopes, Smart Boards and computer software for which he...
View ArticleMr. Jacob's Class Investigates Ants!
Mr. Guy Jacob’s fifth grade class conducted an ant investigation. Students were provided with a field trip guide and watched a Brainpop video about ants. Using magnifying glasses, they looked for ants...
View ArticleAstonishing Transformation
The third grade students at the Wheeler Avenue School witnessed the astonishing transformation from catterpillar to butterfly. The cross curriculum interdisplinary approach to learning took place as...
View ArticleField Day Fun for Everyone
Sixth-grade students at Willow Road School showed their school pride and competitive spirit as they participated in their field day event. Nancy Sferrazza’s, Mary Danna’s and Maria Romeo's sixth-grade...
View ArticleStudent Publication Reaches Milestone
This year, the Wheeler Squealer celebrates its 25th anniversary! The newsletter is the voice of the Wheeler Avenue School student body and provides a unique venue for student publication. Under the...
View ArticleKindergartners Move Up
Kindergarten students throughout the district celebrated the end of the school year with moving-up exercises that signified their readiness to transition to first grade. Individual ceremonies for...
View ArticleCelebrating an Academic Milestone
Sixth-grade students at James A. Dever Elementary School celebrated a milestone in their academic careers during a moving-up ceremony that was both emotional and memorable at the Elmont Memorial...
View ArticleWheeler Avenue Graduation Signals Next Step in Academics
The graduating sixth-grade students from Wheeler Avenue School gathered one last time as a group for their closing exercises in front of a packed auditorium of proud family and friends at Central High...
View ArticleHowell Road Moving-up Ceremony Celebrates Success and the Future
The Elmont Memorial Public Library was filled with a sea of green and white as Howell Road Elementary School sixth-grade students proceeded down the aisle to begin their moving-up ceremony. The...
View ArticleCelebrating Success and Looking Toward the Future
There was an excitement in the air at the Elmont Memorial Library as family members and invited guests awaited the start of the Willow Road Elementary School moving-up ceremony. Sixth-grade students...
View ArticleActivities Abound at Summer Recreation Program
Continuing their learning into the summer months, more than 500 students have been participating in the district’s annual summer activities at Howell Road School. The activities, which include a...
View ArticleNew Student Registration Hours
Registration Hours: Wednesday – Friday (August 28 – 30) – 9:00 – 3:30 Tuesday and Wednesday (September 3 and 4) – 9:00 – 3:00 Monday through Wednesday (September 9 – 11) – 4:30 – 7:00 After September...
View ArticleChange in School Lunch Price
The School lunch price is now $1.65 Click here to view the Nutrition Program page
View ArticleDistrict Welcomes New Teachers
Before the start of the 2013-2014 school year, the district welcomed four new teachers to the faculty during a three-day orientation held at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School. The orientation was...
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