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Wantagh El Students Explore Passions in Enrichment

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

It’s not often that elementary students get to pick their classes, but a new enrichment program at Wantagh Elementary School is focused on choice. The revived initiative for third, fourth and fifth . . .

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Polar Express Rolls Through Wantagh El

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

The Wantagh Elementary Polar Express roared through the halls filled with students from the five kindergarten classes as the special passengers. All donned in their festive holiday pajamas, students . . .

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‘Lion King’ is a Hit at Wantagh Elementary

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

More than 60 young thespians at Wantagh Elementary School took the stage for “The Lion King Kids,” an adapted version of the popular Disney animated movie turned Broadway show. Demand for roles was . . .

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Teams Take on Challenges at Eighth Grade Olympics

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

The annual battle between the Starburst and Skittles teams heated up on Nov. 22 as Wantagh Middle School hosted the eighth grade Olympics. The annual pre-Thanksgiving event focuses on teamwork as . . .

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Wantagh Seniors Honor Veterans by Listening, Learning

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

Wantagh High School students are maintaining their strong connections with local veterans. Three seniors attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport on Nov. . . .

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Forest Lake Students Give Thanks

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, gratitude was the theme for the month at Forest Lake Elementary School. At the monthly morning program on Nov. 17, the entire school gathered for a celebration of . . .

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Mandalay Students Say ‘I Love New York’

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

Fourth graders at Mandalay Elementary School have some new ideas for family vacations, and they won’t have to travel very far. Students recently finished their New York State projects, which . . .

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Virtual Thanksgiving Parade Brings Smiles

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

Ms. Defonzo’s 5th grade class enjoyed a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade virtual field trip down 34th Avenue in New York City where they watched curbside from the comfort of their classroom. They . . .

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Student Leaders Share Ideas to Help Community

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

It’s never too soon to start thinking about how to make your school a better place and the new Student Council Club ambassadors are already preparing to do just that. Over 24 fifth grade students . . .

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Hard Work Pays Off for College-Bound Athletes

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

At Wantagh High School, 13 is not unlucky as it represents the number of athletes from the Class of 2024 who will go on to play collegiate sports. The seniors, who will join for Division I and II . . .

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