May 14, 2009 RSS feed / Schools/Sports

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Concessions by teachers, administrators save teachers in West Islip

by Tiffany Elliott
Four teaching positions were saved in the West Islip School District thanks to $274,600 in contributions from union employees and administrators. Theoriginal budget proposal called for 18 teacher cuts. More...

Crowd of 9 candidates runs for five seats on West Babylon School Board

By Carolyn James

Two school board members who stepped down last year are running for reelection to the West Babylon School Board saying that they miss serving the community and believe they have a lot to offer. More...

New manager Carter sees bright season ahead for Ducks

Gary Carter made a mistake last year when he volunteered himself as a replacement for former Mets manager Willie Randolph. A lot has changed since then. More...

Lindy schools have bus limit proposal on ballot

By Lena Pennino

Lindenhurst parents are buzzing about bussing. On May 19, if residents approve a transportation proposition, 2,134 students currently getting bus services will not receive bussing services to Lindenhurst schools in the coming school year. More...

Pirates Day helps kick off PARP in Babylon Schools

Babylon Elementary S chool kicked off its Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program with Pirates Day and a Kindergarten breakfast. Students and teachers dressed up as pirates to celebrate reading while eating. More...

Deer Park School budget for 2009-10 down

By Lena Pennino

UPDATE: RECEIVED FROM THE DEER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRI., 6 P.M.: Based on new information from the assessor's office, the estimated tax increase fro Deer Park is less than half of 1% or 0.31%, which is lower than, originally projected. More...