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Meet the Candidates Night Cancelled

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The PTA will not be holding the "Meet the Candidates Night" on Monday, May 5th since there are only two candidates running for two seats.
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La PTA no llevará a cabo la "Noche de Conozca a los Candidatos" el lunes 5 de mayo ya que solo hay dos candidatos compitiendo por dos escaños.

High-achieving Owls celebrated at Lynbrook board meeting

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The Lynbrook Public Schools Board of Education honored several students and one educator who have recently enjoyed high level accomplishments at the April 23 meeting.

The staff of Lynbrook High School’s Horizon newspaper were honored for continued accolades at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. They won third place in Best Overall Newspaper or Online News Platform, third place in Best News Story for Cassandra Levinson’s article “Learning with Each Other: The Genesis of ‘Let’s Talk!,’” second place in Best Feature Story for Kerry Cullen’s article “The Sephora Kids Epidemic,” and third place in Best Photography for Sean Strohofer’s photograph “Senior Frank Sirufo Earns Spot on Newsday’s ‘Top 100.’”

Key Clubbers recently received several accolades at their district conference in Albany, including the Perfect Paperwork Award, the Early Bird Dues Recognition Award, second place in Service Hours Per Member Award, second place in Public Relations for the Camp Kiwanis fundraiser, first place in the Interclub Award and diamond level in the Distinguished Club Award. Additionally, members Skylar Wolkoff and Liam Gallagher won the Key Club’s Distinguished Vice President and Distinguished Junior awards, respectively.

Students in the Virtual Enterprise course helped facilitate the hosting of more than 1,000 students at Lynbrook High School for the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show. Student-led firms Revive and Snooze were one of the many simulated businesses on display. The team behind Snooze won gold medals in Social Media, Sales Material and Professionalism, while the Revive team won gold medals in Sales Materials and Impact Marketing.

Lynbrook High School’s Lady Owls girls varsity basketball team was honored for achieving an undefeated conference season. In wrestling, Zach Tinyes competed in the New York State Championship. Dan Quinlan qualified for the New York State Swimming and Diving Championship to perform in the 200-yard freestyle.
Lastly, West End Elementary School teacher Chelsea Gundrum was applauded for being named the 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association.

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1) The Horizon newspaper staff from Lynbrook High School were recognized for their wins at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest during the April 23 board of education meeting.
2) Students Skylar Wolkoff and Liam Gallagher won the Key Club’s Distinguished Vice President and Distinguished Junior awards, respectively.
3) Members of the Key Club we applauded for receiving several accolades at their district conference in Albany.
4) Students in the Virtual Enterprise course were recognized for their performance at the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show hosted at the high school.
5) The Lady Owls enjoyed an undefeated conference season.
6) Wrestler Zach Tinyes received recognition for competing in the New York State Championship.

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Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

 

Date Added: 4/28/2025

Lynbrook middle schoolers innovate with STEAM projects

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Students at both Lynbrook North and South Middle Schools recently put their creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to the test through an exciting series of hands-on projects developed in their schools’ STEAM Labs.

Under the guidance of Peter McNally at North Middle School and James Fanning at South Middle School, students were encouraged to think outside the box as they brainstormed, designed and built their own unique creations. The initiative aimed to deepen students’ understanding of science, technology, engineering, art and math through experiential learning and real-world application.

Students began the process by identifying challenges or needs, then collaborated in teams to generate ideas and explore possible solutions. Using a variety of materials — including cardboard, paper, tape, popsicle sticks and recycled objects — they transformed their ideas into physical prototypes. Projects ranged from intricate architectural models and bridges to simple machines and interactive games.

Throughout the process, students demonstrated the core skills central to STEAM education. They analyzed problems, tested ideas and refined their designs based on trial and error. The result was not only a wide range of imaginative projects, but also a boost in students’ confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

“Our STEAM Lab gives students a space to experiment and learn from failure, which is essential for developing critical thinking,” Mr. McNally said. “It’s inspiring to see how they push themselves to come up with innovative solutions.”

James Fanning echoed that sentiment: “The students aren’t just building projects — they’re learning how to think creatively, collaborate effectively and solve problems in ways that will serve them far beyond the classroom.”

The success of the program highlights the importance of STEAM education in preparing students for the future — and just how powerful learning can be when imagination leads the way. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

 

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Date Added: 4/24/2025


 

Local Girl Scouts troop visits LHS Robotics Club

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Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 2600, comprised of 20 third graders who attend all three Lynbrook elementary schools, had a fantastic experience visiting Lynbrook High School’s Robotics Club!  Students advised by Mr. Dusman led an impressive and engaging presentation about their equipment. The girls asked many questions and were thrilled for the hands-on experience. The Robotics Team helped the Girl Scouts earn their Showcasing Robots Badge, which required them to learn about robotics competitions, robotics teams and see robots in action. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

 

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Date Added: 4/24/2025

 

Waverly Park celebrates holiday season with creative crafts

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Students at Waverly Park Elementary School recently had fun decorating plates to showcase the foods that they traditionally eat during this holiday season. The holidays included Easter, Passover and Greek Easter. Students who do not celebrate the holidays drew their favorite foods. The feasts were then hung up in the hallway so everyone could admire the works of art and the fabulous foods that are enjoyed by our Waverly family! #OwlProud

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Date Added: 4/22/2025