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

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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

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

Click here to view the Lynbrook middle schoolers innovate with STEAM projects slideshow.

Date Added: 4/24/2025