Hicksville High School Homecoming 2012
Friday, 12 October 2012 00:00
The buzz of excitement that comes with a traditional Hicksville homecoming made gray skies feel like the sun was shining for several thousand students, teachers and local supporters who attended the yearly Walker Field event.
The Hicksville Council of PTAs coordinated this 22nd Annual Homecoming Fair, which began at 10 a.m. Fundraising activities included games of skill and chance, face painting, blow-up bouncers, raffles, snack stands and scientific demonstrations, with all profits designated to fund scholarships for deserving Hicksville High School graduating seniors.
The homecoming parade, featuring the school’s award-winning marching band, began shortly after noon, followed by the football game. Halftime was action-packed, highlighted by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen and their court; performances by the marching band, kick line, color guard and cheerleaders; and the naming of the Class of 2013 as winners of the grade-level banner competition.
Despite the 22-6 loss to Hempstead, Hicksville’s fans enjoyed the fun-filled day abound with community pride.
News
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Hicksville School District Superintendent Maureen Bright gave an overall picture of the district profile at the school board meeting last Wednesday night. The meeting was the final one before the upcoming budget vote, which will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at Hicksville High School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The total number for the 2013-14 proposed budget is $124,595,008. This is a 3.29 percent increase or $3,963,375 from the 2012-13 school year. In 2012-13 the total budget was $120,631,633.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
On Saturday, May 11 the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of Nassau County held their Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh. This is the 15th year for the ceremony, originally started by the late Tom Benet and the late Vincent Esposito as a way to honor those military brethren who are still listed as prisoners of war (POW), or missing in action (MIA).
Rick Gales, Town of Hempstead Veteran Affairs liaison, quartermaster of the Elmont VFW, and Nassau County Chairman of the POW/MIA Committee continues the tradition and told Anton Newspapers that the POW/MIA ceremonies are usually held in April or May, coinciding with the fall of Vietnam and the end of a war era.
In 2010, the Department of Defense reported more than 1,700 Vietnam era soldiers as POW/MIA status.
Sports
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
James Russo, 11, of Hicksville, came in sixth place in the States Competition at 120lbs. Ryan Schecht, 11, of Hicksville, placed third in the States at 105lbs, and is on his way to the Nationals Championship.
Thursday, 09 May 2013 00:00
Begins Saturday, May 11
Seasonal beach stickers may be purchased beginning on Saturday, May 11, so that residents may get their beach stickers ahead of time and avoid the rush during the Memorial Day weekend, when some town beaches will open for weekends.
“So many residents enjoy the beautiful beaches that we have here in the Town of Oyster Bay and eagerly look forward to the first opportunity to enjoy those beaches during the Memorial Day weekend,” Councilman Joseph Pinto said. “Town residents, who purchase a town beach sticker in advance of the beaches opening, will avoid the possibility of waiting in line during opening weekend.”
Calendar
Pride Day, Cleanup Hicksville
Saturday, May 18
Blood Drive
Monday, May 20
Parade Announcement
Monday, May 27
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