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Twilight Celebrates Class of 2024 with Heartwarming Ceremony

The Twilight Program at Wantagh High School celebrated four new student graduates on June 12th in front of family, friends, and various members of the school community.

Wantagh Elementary Fifth Graders Launch Their Rockets

As rockets soared high above the baseball fields on Beech Street, there were “oohs” and “ahhs” from Wantagh Elementary School’s fifth grade students, as well as dozens of parents who came out to watch

Mandalay Students Manage Their Minds and Bodies

The dimmed lights and soft music helped students get into a peaceful headspace at Mandalay Elementary School in the Wantagh School District on June 6. A yoga session taught youngsters in grades 2-5

Third Grade Animal Presentations Fosters Love for Research

Each year, third grade students are tasked with a research project from start to finish with absolutely no help from their parents. This year’s assignment was to research an animal of their choosing.

Environmental Science Students Help Place Oyster Reefs with Town of Hempstead

Dressed in wading boots and waterproof overalls, Wantagh High School students are taking an active role in environmental conservation by participating in an oyster reef restoration project

Heather Sheridan Wins Nassau STANYS Outstanding Science Student Award

Heather Sheridan was honored with the Nassau STANYS Outstanding Science Student Award for her exceptional work in geology and invasive species, as well as her research at the Jones Beach Energy

Scholarships and Awards Galore for Wantagh Seniors

With graduation less than a month away, it’s celebration season for Wantagh High School’s Class of 2024. On May 28, more than 80 students and their parents gathered for senior awards night

Drama Students Shine in On-Screen Debut

Wantagh High School freshmen Sarah Garbowski, Dylan Loveland and Emily Williams are familiar with the work that is needed to put on a show. But for an assignment in their Advanced Dramatics class

Quails Arrive At Wantagh Elementary

Wantagh Elementary School students recently welcomed baby northern bobwhite quails. The citizen scientist project was through the Quails in the Classroom program hosted by the Long Island-based Center

Sophomore Earns State Award for Leadership and Service

Sophia Zanelotti, a sophomore at Wantagh High School, recently received the New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Award.