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William Floyd High School senior gets perfect ACT score
William Floyd High School senior gets perfect ACT score
A William Floyd High School senior achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, putting her in the top 0.03% of students who took the standardized test.
A William Floyd High School senior achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, putting her in the top 0.03% of students who took the standardized test.
A William Floyd High School senior achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, putting her in the top 0.03% of students who took the standardized test.A William Floyd High School senior achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, putting her in the top 0.03% of students who took the standardized test.$20M bond vote next week for Harborfields Central School District
$20M bond vote next week for Harborfields Central School District
Voters in the Harborfields Central School District are set to vote on a $20 million bond.Voters in the Harborfields Central School District are set to vote on a $20 million bond.Hempstead home to new 5-story Charter Academy
Hempstead home to new 5-story Charter Academy
Hempstead is now home to a brand-new charter high school.Hempstead is now home to a brand-new charter high school.Garden City opts to not renew lease for Cathedral Nursery School
Garden City opts to not renew lease for Cathedral Nursery School
A nursery school in Garden City that has been a staple in the community for more than 50 years will soon be closing.
A nursery school in Garden City that has been a staple in the community for more than 50 years will soon be closing.
A nursery school in Garden City that has been a staple in the community for more than 50 years will soon be closing.A nursery school in Garden City that has been a staple in the community for more than 50 years will soon be closing.Cuomo: SUNY and CUNY waiving applications fees for veterans
Cuomo: SUNY and CUNY waiving applications fees for veterans
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that application fees will now be waived for veterans, as well as their spouses.Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that application fees will now be waived for veterans, as well as their spouses.Long Island students take part in climate change protest
Long Island students take part in climate change protest
Some Long Island students will be skipping school today to take part in a major climate change protest in Manhattan.Some Long Island students will be skipping school today to take part in a major climate change protest in Manhattan.West Islip SD warns parents about man who exposed self to teen
West Islip SD warns parents about man who exposed self to teen
The West Islip School District posted a letter to its website warning parents of a man who exposed himself to a student.The West Islip School District posted a letter to its website warning parents of a man who exposed himself to a student.Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Most of the senior class at Shoreham-Wading River High School went to Orlando last month, costing taxpayers nearly $153,000.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
There was increased security Monday at Bellport High School as students returned to class for the first time since the suspected gang slayings of two classmates and two other men in a Central Islip park.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by.
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...