District 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...
View ArticleA Wave of Talent at Wheeler
Wheeler Avenue students in grades 1-6 showcased their many talents much to the delight of all who attended the second annual Wheeler’s Got Talent show. During the program, a group of sixth graders...
View ArticleCelebrating Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day
Students at Willow Road School celebrated beloved author Dr. Seuss' birthday by decorating classroom doors and hallways and with a special literacy event. To encourage a love of reading and books, the...
View ArticleWriting, Sharing, Learning
Students in Mrs. Morreale's fourth-grade class at Wheeler Avenue turned writing into a celebration shared with their families and classmates. During the workshop, each student shared three different...
View ArticleStudents Let Their Imaginations Fly
Willow Road School held their PTA Reflections award assembly to recognize the students who were this year’s award recipients. Founded in 1969, the National PTA Reflections program involves nearly...
View ArticleJames A. Dever School Youth Art Exhibit
As part of the school’s participation in National Youth Art Month, students at James A. Dever School will be showcasing their artistic talents in a school-wide exhibit on display during the month of...
View ArticleCelebrating the Year of the Monkey
Howell Road School kindergarten students celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year by wearing red and marching in a grand parade throughout the school. During the event, the students learned the...
View ArticleLong Island Regional Spelling Bee Finalist
Sixth-grade student John Youssef in Mrs. Valerie Cassano’s class represented Wheeler Avenue School and the District at the LI Regional Spelling Bee held at Hofstra University on Sunday, March 13, 2016....
View ArticleBuilding a Connection for the Future
Members of the Student Peer Organization (SPO) at North Jr.-Sr. High School visited with sixth-grade students at James A. Dever to address any concerns and answer questions they might have about moving...
View ArticleJoining Forces for Education
Educational advocacy was at the heart of the 20th annual Legislative Breakfast, hosted by the Valley Stream Council of PTAs on March 12. Elected officials, school district leaders and staff along with...
View ArticleValley Stream Students Get Heart Healthy
Students at James A. Dever School had a fantastic time jumping, dancing and shooting baskets, when the school hosted a fun-filled event, which promoted heart health and benefited the American Heart...
View ArticleLooking Back in Time and Into the Future
Students in Ms. Phillips’ sixth grade class at James A. Dever School welcomed fifth-grade students to their Social Studies Expo. The sixth graders created a museum representing the ancient worlds they...
View ArticleStudents Test Their Skills at Willow Road
The long awaited seventh annual, PTA sponsored Brain Challenge Game Show finally arrived and Willow Road students were ready to meet the challenge. The show's host, Mr. Allen Strauss and Randi, his...
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