The tradition continued at North Middle School and Marion Street Elementary in the Lynbrook School District on May 12 as members of the charitable organization Ride for Life were warmly greeted by the community.

Students at both schools gathered outside with signs and energetic cheers to welcome representatives of Ride for Life. The community works with the organization every year to support their quest for a cure and treatment for ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a neurodivergent disease that affects motor functions. As part of their campaign, ALS patients visit the schools and make their way through the crowds as students make their support shown. At Marion Street, music teacher Anna Upston led students in song dedicated to ALS patients before the Student Council presented a donation to organization members. Both North Middle and Marion Street will continue to fundraise through the end of the school year.

Photo captions:
1) Students at Marion Street Elementary School welcomed members of the ALS Ride for Life organization on May 12.
2) ALS patient Jordan was welcomed and cheered on by the Lynbrook community.
3) The Marion Street Student Council presented a donation to the organization.
4) The Lynbrook North Middle gathered in support of the cause.
5) Signs accompanied students’ cheers during the annual event.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Click here to view the ALS Ride for Life rolls through Lynbrook Schools slideshow.

Date Added: 5/15/2025

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, students at North Middle School in the Lynbrook School District established a library of social-emotional literature in the school’s Wellness Room. 

Over the past few months, students have met with English teacher Katelyn Schwecherl and Spanish teacher James Wolf on Wednesday mornings to catalogue, label, review and stage a mini lending library for students, now dubbed the Social-Emotional Lending Library. Found within the Guidance Suite’s Wellness Room, books are organized by topic and reviewed by students to help provide middle school readers with narratives that touch on the middle school experience. The SEL library includes more than 75 titles in English and Spanish on diverse topics such as friendship and family, anxiety, neurodiversity and cultural identity. The SEL Library was created for all students in the hope that good literature can help students take solace and inspiration from characters who have experiences, struggles and dreams just like they do.

Date Added: 5/14/2025

Lynbrook Public Schools is proud to announce that it has been honored as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the 13th consecutive year! This prestigious recognition celebrates the district’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional music education and fostering a strong culture of creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

The award highlights the dedication of Lynbrook’s music educators, administrators, students and families who work together to ensure music remains a vital part of the educational experience. Lynbrook continues to stand out as a leader in arts education, inspiring young musicians and enriching the community through the power of music. #OwlProud

Date Added: 5/12/2025

The Lynbrook School District and Board of Education was honored to celebrate this year's All County Artists, All County Musicians, Long Island String Festival Musicians and PEAK Musicians before the May 7 board meeting. Congratulations to our incredibly talented artists and musicians! #OwlProud

Date Added: 5/9/2025