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East Islip Named A Best Community For Music Education For Second Year

LIMG April 9, 2024

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District For the second consecutive year, the East Islip School District has earned Best Community for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation, recognizing the district’s exemplary musical instruction. Across the nation, just 975 districts

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Smithtown Central School District Students Enjoy Eclipse Viewing

LIMG April 9, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Students throughout the Smithtown Central School District participated in various activities celebrating the area’s historic solar eclipse on April 8. Donning protective glasses — many of which were purchased by school PTA groups— students created “pin hole viewers,” played eclipse bingo and stepped outside to view an celestial event. The

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West Babylon Competes In BNL Bridge Building Contest

LIMG April 9, 2024

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District West Babylon Senior High School had two students participate in Brookhaven National Laboratory’s International Bridge Building contest. Using specific materials, students were tasked with building the lightest bridge that could hold the most weight. Bridges were dropped off at Brookhaven National Lab and were tested by

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Merrick Named A Best Community For Music Education

LIMG April 5, 2024

Pictured: Chatterton band members get ready for rehearsal. Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District Merrick Schools are once again among 1,000 districts nationwide to be named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. “Our unwavering commitment is steadfast in embracing and rewarding educators,

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Sylvan Avenue Students Meet Wildlife To Learn About Animal Adaptations

LIMG April 5, 2024

Pictured: Sylvan Avenue Elementary student Joey B. held a boa constrictor during Ranger Eric’s presentation. Photos courtesy of Bayport-Blue Point School District As a fun and interactive way to expand upon their animal adaptations unit, Sylvan Avenue Elementary fifth graders were visited by Ranger Eric Powers from the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery in

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Good Morning, Connetquot! John Pearl Elementary Hosts Morning News Show

LIMG April 5, 2024

Pictured: Computer teaching assistant Cheryl Towle filmed students Adelaide Miller, Kevin Pascall and Mackenzie Sullivan for John Pearl Elementary’s morning news show. Photos courtesy of Connetquot Central School District On Monday mornings, John Pearl Elementary School fifth graders in the Connetquot Central School District kick off the week with an exciting news show.

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Calhoun’s Logan Schaeffler Nabs Second 1600M State Title

LIMG April 5, 2024

Photo courtesy the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Logan Schaeffler, a senior at Bellmore-Merrick’s Sanford H. Calhoun High School on the track team, was recently named the two-time New York State champion for the 1600-meter run. His journey to establishing himself as one of the top boys distance runners in the state nothing short of […]

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The Reptile Guy Visits Hicksville’s Lee Avenue

LIMG April 5, 2024

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Roaches, turtles and tortoises, oh my! Students at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville recently sat in anticipation as John, The Reptile Guy introduced his reptiles. Throughout the hour-long program, students learned about various reptiles and each of the animal’s environments and the differences between herbivores and

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Swinging With The Rat Pack At The Bayway Arts Center In East Islip

LIMG April 5, 2024

Swing with the Rat Pack and experience a musical extravaganza that brings to life the magic of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Enjoy the captivating performance at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, NY on April 28, 2024, at 3pm. Book your tickets now at baywayartscenter.com or call 631-581-2700. Be transported […]

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Pet Partners Looking For Some Special Animals

LIMG April 4, 2024

It’s no secret animals can have a positive impact on a person’s mental and physical health. That’s why every year thousands of facilities such as libraries, schools, hospitals, assisted living, and more ask Pet Partners volunteers to bring therapy animals to visit and provide comfort to their students, residents, patients, and customers. This April 30 […]