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Mr. John C. McNamara

Mr. John C. McNamara

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Tradition • Pride • Vision • Excellence

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Mission Statement

Through a commitment to educational excellence in a secure, supportive environment, the Wantagh Public Schools shall inspire students to develop a strong sense of individual worth and respect for others, to become lifelong learners and independent thinkers, and to fulfill themselves as concerned citizens in a diverse world.

OUR SCHOOLS

Forest Lake Elementary School
(516) 765-4400

Mandalay Elementary School
(516) 765-4500

Wantagh Elementary School
(516) 765-4600

Wantagh Middle School
(516) 765-4300

Wantagh High School
(516) 765-4200

District Offices
(516) 765-4100

 

 

Thank you Wantagh Community for supporting the school budget!

Budget Passed:

Yes - 1554

No - 657

Capital Reserve Passed

Yes - 1584

No - 524

Congratulations to Tara Cassidy and Adam Fisher! They were both re-elected for another three year term. 

Tara Cassidy - 1466

Adam Fisher - 1270

Mascot Update

Board of Education Statement 5-4-23 on Mascot Regulation

   

COVID-19 Resources

2023-24 District Planning Calendar is now available! 

 

District Approved Technology Programs

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING INFORMATION

 

 Board of Education Audit Committee Meeting, Monday, May 22 and June 5 at 12 p.m., Administration Offices

Board of Education Planning Session Meeting, Thursday, June 1, at 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria

Board of Education Business Meeting, Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m. high school auditorium - Click Here To Join Meeting

CHANGE: Board of Education Reorganization/Business Meeting, Wednesday, July 5, at 8 p.m. at high school auditorium - Click Here to Join Meeting

 

 

  

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DiSTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

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Seniors in the Spotlight at Awards Night
Dozens of students from the Wantagh High School Class of 2023 were recognized for their accomplishments over the last four years during the annual Se...
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Italian Language Learners Have Success on National Exam
Three Wantagh students were recognized for their achievement on the National Italian Exam, an annual contest offered by the American Association of T...
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A Recess Transformation at Wantagh Middle School
A significant part of the middle school experience for students is developing social skills and positive relationships with others. Wantagh Middle Sc...
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An Extra Special Day at Forest Lake
Parents, grandparents, siblings and even babysitters were among the special guests at Forest Lake Elementary School on May 19 for VIP Day. The annual...
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A to Z Themes Close Out Year at Mandalay
The end of the school year is near, as evidenced by the annual ABC countdown at Mandalay Elementary School in the Wantagh School District. Every day ...
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Wind Ensemble Debuts Composer’s Latest Work
Audience members were in for a treat when they attended Wantagh High School’s spring concert on May 18. They enjoyed a performance by the Wind Ensemb...
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Young Thinkers Inducted into Science Honor Society
Ten prestigious high school science scholars were inducted into The Science National Honor Society which is a prominent scientific organization that ...
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Fifth Graders Get the Scoop on Middle School
Fifth graders at Wantagh Elementary School got a glimpse of the future on May 8 when they met with student ambassadors from Wantagh Middle School. A...
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Standout Science Student to Receive Regional Award
For his research work and overall passion for science, Wantagh High School senior Evan Thole will be honored by the Nassau County chapter of the Scie...
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Wantagh Honors Newly Tenured Teachers
A dozen educators from the Wantagh School District received tenure at the May 4 board of education meeting, a testament to their hard work over the p...
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WWII Vets & WHS Students Develop Strong Bond
For 20 Wantagh High School students, accompanying their country’s greatest heroes to the National World War II Museum was the honor of a lifetime. Ju...
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National English Honor Society Inducts 27 New Members
The Wantagh High School National English Honor Society Alchemist Chapter held its 4th Annual Induction Ceremony on April 25 where 27 students were we...
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Earth’s Protectors Get Started at Mandalay
To celebrate Earth Day, students at Mandalay Elementary School explored different ways they could help the environment....
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Wantagh El Engineers Have a Stroke of Genius
Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders became the designers for a game they are likely familiar with from their family vacations. In the collaborati...
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Middle School Poets Step Up to the Mic
The word on the street was that if you went to Wantagh Middle School on April 4, you would catch some amazing poems. That was in fact the case as the...
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‘Seussical’ is Debut Show for Wantagh Elementary Theater Group
A musical based on the books of noted children’s author Dr. Seuss was the premier production for Wantagh Elementary School’s Musical Theater Club. Th...
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A Score of Seniors Are Multilingual Masters
When they graduate in June, 20 Wantagh High School seniors will have the Seal of Biliteracy affixed to their diplomas, a sign that they are highly sk...
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Salvatore Mulé Harvard Club LI Awardee
The Harvard Club of Long Island has announced Salvatore Mulé, science teacher at Wantagh Middle School as one of 12 Long Island teachers receiving th...
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Middle School Business Class Donates to Charity
A group of Wantagh Middle School students learned a dual lesson about entrepreneurship and community service. They used their profits from running th...
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Take a Trip Under the Sea with ‘SpongeBob: The Musical’
Broadway hit “The SpongeBob Musical” makes its way to Wantagh High School, where the drama club will tell the tale of the fictional character who liv...
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2023 Elementary Mental Health Summit
On April 25, 2023, Mandalay Elementary School will be hosting a Mental Health Summit for all Wantagh parents at the Elementary level. Our program wil...
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Wantagh High School Business Honor Society Inducts 75 Students
The Wantagh High School Business Education Department held its National Business Honor Society (NBHS) Induction and Awards Ceremony March 15th in fro...
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Wantagh Middle School Nationally Recognized as School to Watch
High academic achievement, a positive school climate and a commitment to growth are a few of the reasons why Wantagh Middle School was recently named...
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Wantagh Elementary Fifth Graders Portray Famous Figures
Where else besides Wantagh Elementary School can you find the first, 16th, 18th and 35th presidents of the United States at the same time? Together, ...
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