Twenty-two Lynbrook High School Key Club members attended the Leadership Training Conference in Albany from March 15-17. The annual conference brings together all 27 Key Club divisions in New York.

LHS’s Key Club won awards for “Most Funds Raised” and “Largest Single Project” for excellence in fundraising; the district project fundraising award, “Kamp Kiwanis;” the service hour per member award for having 101 hours per member; and third place in the major emphasis award for distinguished club–diamond level. LHS KC President Dea Pulatani received the “Distinguished Club President” award, and Vice President Kiera Colon received the “Distinguished Club Vice President” award.

“Our members work very hard throughout the year. The awards reconfirm how much they have done during the year,” said Dr. Ben Tieniber. “I am incredibly proud of this club.”

“It felt great to win the awards because it shows that even though we are a smaller school, we can still compete with the city schools, and it is very nice to see everyone’s hard work being rewarded,” said Key Club member Justin Haberman.

Key Club treasurer Luke Pignataro added, “It felt good to shock everyone that we won all the awards. I am so proud of my fellow board members and our work.”

The District is proud to recognize these students’ dedication and commitment to the Key Club’s mission! #OwlProud

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Date Added: 4/17/2024

Sixteen seniors at Lynbrook High School signaled their commitment to continue their athletic careers at a range of colleges and universities on April 3.

Family members and loved ones gathered in the gymnasium to celebrate the occasion as the senior athletes signed off on their intent to play at their future schools. The 16 athletes will play at 15 different colleges and universities. They include:

• Mary Costello – Georgian Court, Lacrosse
• Joseph Vacchio – Misericordia University, Track and Field
• Elena McDonald – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Lacrosse
• Katie Sharkey – DeSales University, Softball
• Ellyana Frank – Rutgers University, D1A Dance
• Michael Hendrickson – Adelphi University, Lacrosse
• Thomas Scholl – Mohawk Valley Community College, Baseball
• Katherine Ferng – Iona University, Volleyball
• Nora Kane – California Institute of Technology, Swimming
• Caiden Lung – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lacrosse
• Patrick O’Doherty – University of Cortland, Lacrosse
• Ramon Calderon – Post University, Football
• Clyde Solide – Hartwick College, Football, Track and Field
• Grace Devaney – SUNY Maritime College, Volleyball
• Mackenzie Casey – Adelphi University, Volleyball 
• Aimee Quinlan – Fairfield University, Swimming

The district congratulates these talented athletes and wishes them the best of luck
in their endeavors. #OwlProud

Photo caption:
1) Sixteen senior athletes from Lynbrook High School signed letters of intent to play at their future college or university on April 3.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

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Date Added: 4/5/2024

We did it! Lynbrook has been recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation for the 12th consecutive year! Let’s celebrate the district’s dedication to music education for all students. #OwlProud

Date Added: 4/2/2024

A round of applause for Lynbrook Public Schools for being nationally recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by the NAMM Foundation for the 12th consecutive year! Congratulations to our dedicated students, teachers, administrators, and community members! #OwlProud

Date Added: 4/2/2024

Administrators, teachers, local leaders and the entire West End Elementary School community gathered on the blacktop on March 22 for a special unveiling of the playground’s new communication board, which will enhance the ability for children with communication disabilities to have equal enjoyment of the equipment.

The board’s creation and placement at West End is thanks to Lynbrook SEPTA and the Lynbrook PBA. Communication boards are also established at Waverly Park and Marion Street elementary schools, the Kindergarten Center and Larson Park and Greis Park in Lynbrook. The West End board, which hangs from a fence in the playground, was covered with a ribbon, ready for a long-awaited grand unveiling, said SEPTA leaders. With the new communication tool, students with limited spoken language ability can express themselves by pointing or gesturing to the images on the board.

“This is very near and dear to both of our hearts,” said SEPTA President Abilene Manasakis, who spoke with SEPTA member Laura MacLeish. “We thank the PBA for being the catalyst to bring this together.”

“Upon understanding the boards’ benefits, it became clear to the Lynbrook PBA and its members that we needed to purchase a communication board for West End,” said PBA President Anthony Falsitta. “It is truly an honor to be a part of an organization like the Lynbrook PBA, which is deeply committed to both enhancing and protecting our community.”

Student CiCi Farr spoke with attendees about her sister, who has a speech delay. “It’s hard for her to communicate, which can be really upsetting to her,” she said. “I feel so hopeful because the world is finding ways to help those who are different.”

Lynbrook Schools speech specialists Alanna Loftus and Danielle Pangallo added that the boards in each playground and park are consistent in matching the symbols found on students’ personal communication devices. They will allow individuals with communication disabilities to have meaningful interactions with both peers and adults in a fun and engaging environment.

“This embodies what being ‘Owl Proud’ is about – because we have to care about each other and we have to make sure everyone feels included,” said Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch.

Photo caption:
1) On March 22, members of the Lynbrook PBA cut the ribbon on the new West End Elementary School communication board, which will help students with communication disabilities have meaningful interactions in the playground.
2) Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch spoke to guests before the ribbon was cut.
3) Student CiCi Farr spoke with attendees about her sister, who has a speech delay and will utilize the communication board.
4) Lynbrook Schools administrators, teachers and SEPTA members, as well as PBA members and community leaders, attended the unveiling.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 3/27/2024