Cookies, Pajamas and Story Time
Dressed in their favorite pajamas, students in grades K-2 at Howell Road Elementary School returned to school, accompanied by their parents, for a night of storytelling, cookies and milk, and crafts....
View ArticleThere’s No I in Team
Sixth-grade students at Howell Road Elementary School learned the true meaning of teamwork during a field trip to Nassau BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education Center in Brookville. Students...
View ArticleFall Festival and Parade
The Howell Road School Fall Festival and Parade is a favorite annual tradition. Each year, students in grades k-3 are given the opportunity to dress in costume and parade around the school before their...
View ArticleStudent Council Elections at Willow Road School
The Willow Road Elementary School held its Meet the Candidates assembly followed by their annual Student Council elections. During the assembly, the candidates had the opportunity to speak to the...
View ArticleFiremen Deliver a Lesson on Fire Prevention
Sixth-grade students at Howell Road Elementary School received a fire-tastic visit from the Elmont Fire Department. Volunteer fire fighters led students through a series of interactive fire-prevention...
View ArticleOn the Road to Safety Town
Dressed in their new class trip T-shirts provided by the PTA, third-grade students at Willow Road School were all set for their trip to Safety Town. Located at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, the...
View ArticleIslanders Put the Icing on Life Lessons
Professional Athletes Visit and Inspire Valley Stream Students Students at Wheeler Avenue School received several inspiring lessons from two role models: Josh Bailey and Matt Martin of the New York...
View ArticleCelebrating Traditions and Learning
During the celebration of American Education Week at Willow Road School, parents were invited to attend classes and observe the varied educational programs and the impressive accomplishments of...
View ArticleParents Join Students During American Education Week
During the James A. Dever School celebration of American Education Week, parents were given the opportunity to observe, first-hand, their children’s classes in action. Teachers demonstrated various...
View ArticleThanksgiving Brings Everyone Together
In celebration of Thanksgiving, the kindergarten classes at Howell Road School brought to life the story of the "The First Thanksgiving" and sang songs to celebrate American Education Week. The...
View ArticleWheeler Avenue Sixth-Grade Brings Ancient Egypt into the Classrooms
Sixth-graders at Wheeler Avenue School presented the annual, highly anticipated Egyptian Museum. Students showcased and explained their projects, which represented various aspects of Ancient Egypt and...
View ArticleCommunity Approves Bond Referendum
On Tuesday, Dec. 8 community residents voted to approve the proposed capital project bond referendum. The final vote was 481 YES and 270 NO. The members of the Board of Education and Superintendent of...
View ArticleDancing for a Cause
The Howell Road School Student Council, under the guidance of fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Bradley's, successfully concluded its first community project, Jump and Dance for Diabetes. This community service...
View ArticleBetter to Give Than to Receive
There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to bring joy to others. Third-grade students in Mrs. Best's class in the Howell Road School definitely have the giving spirit this holiday season....
View ArticleThe Happiest Place on Earth
The Willow Road School annual winter concert transformed the gymnasium into the happiest place on earth, which was the theme for this year’s event. The concert band, orchestra and chorus presented...
View ArticleWarm Hands Warm Hearts
During the month of December, students in the Willow Road School held their Mitten Tree drive. "The Mitten Tree”, a book written by Candace Christiansen, is a beautiful story of a woman who knits...
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