Everyone wins during Souper Bowl
Each year, under the guidance of school librarian Mrs. Carole Anne Gravert, the Willow Road Student Council organizes a school wide Souper Bowl competition to see which class can collect the most...
View ArticleFood for those in need
The Howell Road School Student Council put their leadership skills to good use by organizing a food drive for those less fortunate. Thanks to the compassion and generosity of students and staff, the...
View ArticleRecognizing Outstanding Music and Art Achievements
On Tuesday, Feb. 24 during the Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized the district’s most accomplished music and art students. On behalf of the Board of Education, administration and staff,...
View ArticleAll Valley Stream Schools will be closed today, March 5, 2015
All Valley Stream Schools will be closed today, Thursday, March 5, 2015.
View ArticleBoard of Education - Change in Date - March 17, 2015
The Committee Meeting of the Board of Education HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 TO MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 AT 8 PM
View ArticleHowell Road School Celebrates Chinese New Year
Kindergarten students at Howell Road School celebrated Chinese New Year dressing in red and marching in a grand parade throughout the school. Considered the most important of all Chinese holidays, the...
View ArticleHealthy Heart Week at Howell
Students at Howell Road School celebrated Healthy Heart Week with a focus on living a healthy lifestyle starting with making healthy choices. It was a busy week for the students as they learned the...
View ArticleHeartfelt Thank You
The district has a long tradition of creating Valentine’s for Veterans greetings and this year was no exception. James A. Dever Elementary School students created heartfelt Valentine’s Day greetings...
View ArticleDever Dentist Visit
In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, James A. Dever students in grades kindergarten through second grade welcomed Summer from New Wave Orthodontics who spoke on...
View ArticleLearning About Journalism
The sixth grade gifted and talented class was involved in a very special journalism unit. In addition to working with a professional editor, the students traveled in small groups to experience several...
View ArticleB.E.A.R. Program Provides Free Books
Through the Willow Road School PTA's partnership with the Scholastic Literacy Program, B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading), students each received a new book. Willow Road School librarian, Ms....
View Article100th Day of School Celebration
In recognition of their 100th day of school, James A. Dever students displayed special projects and participated in numerous activities to celebrate this milestone in their academic careers....
View ArticleHappy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Students at Willow Road School enthusiastically celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Classroom doors and hallways were beautifully decorated in honor of this clever writer and illustrator of...
View ArticleWillow Road PTA Reflections Assembly
On March 12th, the Willow Road School held its annual PTA Reflections Assembly. This National Arts Program was designed to encourage students to use their creativity in the arts for fun and positive...
View ArticleA Visit to Remember
Representatives from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter paid a special visit to kindergarten through second-grade students at the James A. Dever School. Gelsy and Michelle from the Humane Education...
View ArticleScientists and Surgeons for a Day
Sixth-grade students at Howell Road School had the unique opportunity to participate in an activity designed to enhance their science curriculum and provide valuable information about the heart and how...
View ArticleIt's Your Birthday Dr. Seuss
Kindergarten and first-grade students at James A. Dever School participated in a weeklong celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Students read many of his beloved books and had the opportunity to...
View ArticleBoard of Education Meeting - March 24, 2015 - Change in Location
The location for the Board of Education Meeting for March 24, 2015 has been changed to Willow Road School
View ArticleSpelling Bee Finalists Recognized
The Board of Education presented awards to four district spelling bee finalists, who each won the Scripps Spelling Bee competition held at each school in the district, on March 24 at its regular board...
View Article19 Art Students Recognized
The Board of Education recognized 19 student-artists on March 24 at its regular board meeting. Students earned the honor of having their artwork displayed at the Nassau County Art Teachers...
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