It is with great sadness that the East Meadow School District announces the loss of beloved Parkway Elementary School security guard Mr. Andre. Mr. Andre is survived by his wife Shamika and 12-year-old daughter Tamia. He will be greatly missed by all.
East Meadow music and art teachers collaborated on a recording of the iconic song "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles. By sharing our love of music and the arts, our world is a brighter, kinder and more compassionate place!
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The East Meadow School District’s thoughts and prayers are with the Farmingdale community today and all of those impacted by the tragic bus accident. East Meadow is here to support you.
Gia Chada, a seventh grader from W.T Clarke Middle School, captured 2nd place in the Junior Individual Documentary category at the 2020 New York State Virtual History Day Competition. View all the competition winners' projects here:
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#TeachersAppreciationWeek
On behalf of the entire East Meadow School District, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for our wonderful teachers. We appreciate you every day and especially now!
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Thank you to all of the outstanding teachers of the East Meadow School District for your dedication to the children of this community! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day.
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On behalf of the entire East Meadow School District, our principals would like to welcome students and the community to the 2020-2021 school year. Always remember, whether in person or virtual,
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thanks to each and every one of you!
Congratulations to WTCHS's Rams Marching Band, who captured first place in NYC's 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade! And congrats to EMHS's Jets Marching Band, who took second-place honors!
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What a great first day! Thank you to all students and staff for their enthusiasm, hard work and positivity today. We look forward to the year ahead!
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A huge
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shout out to W.T. Clarke senior Robbie! What a great example of our community. And an awesome basket scored by number 34!
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The Board reorganization meeting on Tuesday saw Allyson Benowitz and Dr. Jodi Luce sworn in as trustees while Matthew Melnick was elected President and Alisa Baroukh was voted Vice President.
@drkacjr_EMSupt
was sworn in for his third year as Superintendent
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Today, students and teachers throughout the district wore blue in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. Students in the district will continue to recognize Autism Awareness Month through a variety of activities.
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A special day at
@meadowbrookem
this morning as U.S. Air Force Sargent Thomas Hartley surprised his two children, Averie and Alyssa, after being away from home for four months!
Thank you for your service Sargent Hartley and welcome home!
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Congratulations to eighth-grade students Nicholas Espinosa and James Griesing from
@WTClarkeMS
, who have qualified to compete in the National History Bee, to be held in Atlanta, Ga. on June 1-2. Way to go!
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Continuing and expanding upon the tradition of being a community that reads, the East Meadow School District hosted an outdoor pop-up library at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center on July 8.
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The district will be holding in-person graduations this weekend! WTCHS will be holding two ceremonies on 7/24 & three on 7/25. EMHS will be holding nine ceremonies on 7/26. The district is thrilled to be able to celebrate the graduating seniors!
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The East Meadow Music Department wishes everyone in the East Meadow Community a happy and healthy summer and a happy Fourth of July. Please enjoy “America, The Beautiful” performed by members of our talented music department faculty!
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The amazing, dedicated, caring, special
@WTCMusicdept
teachers “serenaded” each senior with a song at their homes. How lucky my children are to have you all in their lives! 🎼💕🎷
@drkacjr_EMSupt
@emeadowschools
Both high schools in the district were named Recognition Schools from
@NYSEDNews
. The distinction is bestowed upon schools that demonstrate high academic achievement & growth as well as strong graduation rates!
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Congratulations to
@WTCRams
senior Abishek Ravindran on the prestigious achievement of being named one of the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search!
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The Budget Has Passed. Thank You.
Yes- 5,618
No- 2,339
El presupuesto ha sido aprobado. Gracias.
Sí- 5,618
No- 2,339
Proposition
#2
Has Passed.
Yes- 4,807
No- 2,893
La Proposición # 2 ha sido aprobada.
Sí- 4,807
No- 2,893
Fifth grade students in Mrs. DiCocco’s social studies class at
@BarnumWoods
shared writing projects today on what it means to them to be a great American with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth A. Card, Jr. in attendance
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Thanks to the Art Honor Society students from
@WTCRams
and
@EMHSJETS
as well as the teachers and members of PTA Council for helping to create this years Unity Day mural at the Campo Center!
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Welcome back, East Meadow 📚💻😄The first group of students returned in person today, while some tuned in from home for virtual learning. Superintendent Dr. Card helped to welcome Parkway and EMHS students, here are some highlights!
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Despite schools being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the five elementary schools of the East Meadow School District found a way to celebrate their fifth grade graduates!
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Thank you to our Board of Ed for their commitment & dedication. Last night, they were honored for
#BoardRecognitionWeek
. As a tradition, the 2 newest members, trustees Allyson Benowitz & Dr. Jodi Luce, were presented with official BOE portraits.
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Today, the district welcomes back 6th, 9th and 12th grade students! We hope you have a wonderful day in your buildings with classmates and teachers 👏🏼👩🏽🏫⭐️
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The district congratulates the
@EMHSJETS
Marching Band, who captured first place in New York City’s 79th annual Columbus Day Parade! The Jets wore green ribbons on their uniforms in support of the Farmingdale Marching Band.
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Celebrating and thanking those who stood up for our country today in East Meadow schools. From Barnum Woods annual assembly to WT Clarke educational session with local veterans!You might even recognize some of our brave veterans..
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The district congratulates our Terrific Kids for the months of December, January and February! Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance.
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During the past month
@EMHSJETS
student-volunteers part of the SEL Committee have been reading quotes over the PA each morning to honor Black History Month - 📹 Senior Ryan DeRosa reading a quote from President Barack Obama
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More than 72 students earned their fairy wings during the Pantene Pony-Up Hair Raiser, held
@ms_woodland
. The Hair Fairies donated more than 8 inches of their hair, or collectively 51 ft., to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths Program to benefit cancer patients.
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In recognition of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, students
@WTClarkeMS
researched a Black American of their choosing and created a fictional Instagram page for them. They looked up pictures of their selections and researched facts to use as captions 📸
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In recognition of National Custodian Day, the East Meadow School District would like to thank our superb custodial staff for their attentive and hard work, which keeps our buildings safe and sparkling clean!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all 🧡🦃 We are grateful today (and everyday) for the students, parents, staff members, central administration, custodians, school nurses, support staff and community members who make East Meadow the wonderful place it is!
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During a Board of Education meeting on July 5, the district was presented a rebates check of $217,901 from
@PSEGLI
after participating in the Commercial Efficiency Program! Lighting fixtures were upgraded and replaced with more energy-efficient LEDs
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Sarah Chavez-Olaya, a sixth grade student from Woodland, was accepted into the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students. Congratulations Sarah!
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Congratulations to
@EMHSJETS
John Meah and
@WTCRams
Jonathan Melkun on being selected as semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! They are among 16,000 U.S. semifinalists to compete for 7,500 scholarships
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Congratulations to EMHS senior Brandon Love for breaking the Nassau County record in pole vaulting! The previous record was set in 1985 and Brandon surpassed it by clearing a 15-0 pole vault.
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Today, students at
@ParkwayEMSchool
competed in the school’s annual Turkey Trot! Students participated in a timed mini marathon as they jogged around the school grounds.
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For the third year in a row, the East Meadow Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education!
@EastMeadowArts
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These are just some of the moments from last night's
#emeadowschools
Board of Education meeting as students, staff and administration demonstrated how
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throughout each school, each day
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At the end of the
@meadowbrookem
#FlagDay
ceremony this morning, the school and community celebrated retiring Assistant Principal Gail Gallucci with a special celebration including jokes, songs, books and the newly named Gallucci Garden at the building!
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Alexandra, kindergarten and Matthew, grade 3 from Meadowbrook
“I’m so lucky my big brother shows me how to get on the computer everyday! I miss my teacher and my friends so much, but having a mommy that’s a teacher is pretty fun too!” - Alexandra
Continuing the first week of school excitement, this morning Group B attended their first in-person day of the 2020-2021 year! Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dave Casamento visited WTCMS/HS and Bowling Green to help welcome everyone back.
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