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Superintendent
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

DiSTRICT UPDATES

BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICES

Board of Education Planning Session Tuesday, September 26th, at 12:30 p.m. at administrative offices

 

Board of Education Business Meeting, Thursday, October 19th, at 8 p.m. at high school auditorium -

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DiSTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

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Freshmen Bond Over Friendly Competition
For Wantagh High School’s Class of 2027, the next four years will feature the most challenging work of their lives. That’s why they didn’t have to fe...
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Mandalay School is Dotted With Creativity
There was a tree growing in the hallway of Mandalay Elementary School, but fortunately it was a project that captured the uniqueness of each student....
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High School Vocal Duo Receive All-State Honors
A pair of Wantagh High School seniors were recognized for their exceptional vocal talents with selections to the New York State School Music Associat...
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Students and Staff Share Enthusiasm for New Year
“Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as th...
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School Life Begins Anew for Sixth and Ninth Graders
Wantagh High School’s Class of 2027 is beginning a new and important chapter in September, one that will prepare them for life after high school. Lik...
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Wantagh’s New Teachers Have a ‘Students First’ Mindset
Although they will work across all five buildings, the 22 new teachers who gathered in the Wantagh Middle School library on Aug. 28 will always share...
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WHS Students Face History at 9/11 Museum
On Wednesday, August 23rd, approximately 100 students and chaperones from Wantagh High School got a glimpse into the events of September 11, 2001 whi...
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134 Seniors Earn Seal of Civic Readiness
More than half of the graduating seniors in Wantagh High School’s Class of 2023 earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness on their diplomas. ...
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Wantagh El 5th Grade Leaves With a Splash of Color
The legacy of Wantagh Elementary School’s Class of 2023 will be long-lasting. Just like the classes before them, the departing fifth graders left the...
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Student Earns Prestigious Service Award
Madeline Rose, a rising senior at Wantagh High School, was recently named a recipient of the SHIELD Award from Nassau County District Attorney Anne D...
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Rockets Soar High at Wantagh Elementary
Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders could actually call themselves rocket scientists as a popular end-of-year tradition continued with the rocket...
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Elementary Graduates Are Ready for Middle School
Fifth grade moving-up ceremonies were held at Wantagh High School from June 20 to 22, during which more than 200 students were recognized for their s...
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Wantagh’s Class of 2023 is Ready to Shine and Soar
The scoreboard in the Wantagh High School gymnasium on June 23 may have suggested the Warriors were down 20 to 23, with 20:23 left to go in the game....
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Theater Duo Recognized at Roger Rees Awards
Wantagh High School thespians Anthony Lerro and Abigail Ardelean were recognized in a prestigious theater competition for their performances this yea...
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Eighth Graders Finish Middle School Strong
After finishing up eighth grade, Wantagh Middle School’s newest graduates won’t have to go very far next year for high school. The bus will take them...
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Flag Day Celebrated With Flash Mob at Wantagh Elementary School
Dressed from head to toe in red, white and blue, students and teachers at Wantagh Elementary School showed off their moves in a flash mob-style dance...
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Former Wantagh Teacher Returns to Lead Forest Lake
Thomas Burke began his career in education in the Wantagh School District, and now he returns as the new principal of Forest Lake Elementary School. ...
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Forest Lake Young Engineers Built, Test Catapults
Third graders launched themselves into the final STEAM challenge of the year by building catapults at Forest Lake Elementary School. It was a way for...
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19 Seniors to Earn CTE Seal
The Wantagh High School Business Education Department announces that 19 seniors have earned the Career and Technical Education endorsement. A total o...
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Battle of the Cupcakes at Wantagh Middle School
Eighth graders were measuring, mixing and decorating in Ultimate Chef classes at Wantagh Middle School for the annual Cupcake Wars competition. Stude...
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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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