Superintendent James Parla announced, at the regular meeting of the Island Trees Board of Education on Oct. 26, that Governor George Pataki declared the week of October 24-28 to be School Board Recognition Week. This week is designated to commend school board members for their dedicated service to the children of New York State. FULL STORY

Friday, Oct. 21, kicked off for Homecoming at Island Trees. They knew it was going to be a good weekend when the Girls Varsity Soccer team defeated Garden City 4-2. FULL STORY

In a moving ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 23, Division Avenue High School dedicated its varsity baseball field to coach Doug Robins. The most winning coach in Division history. Robins, described as a legend, an icon, and a hero, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March of this year. Despite his recent diagnosis Robins still abides by the work ethic he perfected during 38 years as a teacher in the Levittown school system and still comes in to work every day as a coach. "Doug is an amazing man and he has taught us a lot about facing adversity with dignity," said Division principal Kathy Valentino. The more than 100 people who attended the ceremony were testament to the fact that a more fitting tribute could not have been paid to Coach Doug Robins. FULL STORY

Levittown Central Baseball is holding its 2006 spring registration on Tuesday s, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1711 on North Jerusalem Avenue. The cost is $50 for 4-year-olds (must be age 4 before May 1, 2006), $74 for T-Ball and Rookies ages 5-7, $95 for Farms, Minors, Majors ages 8-12 and $140 for Seniors ages 13-18. The 4-year-olds, T-Ball and Rookies' contacts are John Cahill - 644-0459 and Mike Martin - 735-4125. The Farms, Minors, Majors' contacts are Dan Stripp - 579-0156 and Rob Pappas - 731-1822. The Seniors' contact is Joe Castrianni - 742-4515 (days only). To sponsor a team, contact Chuck Lodato at 445-2369. Due to Babe Ruth adjusting the age cut-off from July 31 to April 30, all new and returning players must submit a copy of their birth certificate with the registration form. For more information call the League Hotline at 796-0571. FULL STORY