Patchogue-Medford Introduces Mental Health Courses as per State Mandate
The Patchogue-Medford High School will welcome mental health classes this school year. By Ashley Gagen and Ami Fall New York State schools are in for […]
Education
Long Island is home to two highest opt out districts in state
By Lamia Choudhury and Desiree D’Iorio Two Long Island school districts reported having the highest opt out rates statewide for last spring’s standardized tests in […]
New law incorporates mental health into K-12 curriculum in New York
By Megan Valle and Daniel Marcillo Suffolk County, NY – A New York State law that went into effect on July 1st, 2018 requires schools […]
Gun violence concerns push Elwood Union Free School District to implement new safety measures.
By Akanksha Kar and Andrea Keckley Upgraded security measures including increased personnel and technological equipment greeted over 700 of Elwood Union Free School District’s students […]
Five new guards beef up security at Hauppauge schools
By Donovan Alexis and Karina Gerry HAUPPAUGE, NY— Extra security measures, which include five armed guards, have been implemented in the Hauppauge school district starting […]
Outside sources of funding bolster local high school athletic programs
By Kayla Lupoli-Nolan and Nick Zararis The clattering of spikes on the track rings out to Brian Schanel as if it were the melody to […]
In wake of Parkland shooting, Suffolk schools debate hiring armed guards
By Mike Adams and Jonathan Pulla At least three school districts across Suffolk County are considering hiring armed guards after the Miller Place School District […]
New Freshman Academy Causes Scheduling Delays at Westbury High School
By Antonia Brogna and Kaitlyn Martin Sources say Westbury High School is experiencing scheduling delays following their decision to move ninth graders to an annex at […]
Patchogue-Medford School District Finds New Success in Increased Playtime
By Justine Josue and Colin Knechtl Disciplinary referrals in the Patchogue-Medford school district have been cut in half after five months under the Whole Child […]
Disabled Student’s Family Reaches Agreement With School District
By Rawson Jahan and Paul Harding An agreement to educate Aiden Killoran, a student with down syndrome who was previously denied entry into Westhampton Beach […]