When Corpus Christi School student council faculty advisor Andrea Nordquist extended an invitation to New York City Police Officer Steven McDonald to come to the school, she was hoping he would inspire some of the students. McDonald, who was paralyzed from a shooting that occurred years ago while in the line of duty, carries with him messages of hope, peace and of forgiveness. The members of the Corpus Christi student council took those lessons to heart while also showing their own spirit of giving. FULL STORY

When some residents of the Mineola School District, viewed the sketch of the façade of the proposed Willis Avenue building, which will act as a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten school as well as house the central administration offices, they were less than satisfied. Some residents expressed their concern that the look of the school would not promote warmth. FULL STORY

Robert Olszewski of Mineola was promoted to Cho Dan (Black Belt); Fred Kaestel of Williston Park was promoted to E Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt) and Sean Thompson was promoted to SAM Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt). FULL STORY

The Nassau County Sportsmanship Committee has approved the creation of the first annual Nassau County Sportsmanship Awards Program commencing this school year. FULL STORY