Trying to balance quality, lasting educational facilities with cost-containment, the Board of Education (BOE) discussed and identified ideal class size and many of the components of a model elementary school in their meeting on the 24th. The Board decided that 20 students per classroom was acceptable for planning purposes. The board also agreed on specific changes to the model elementary school plan which was developed by education facilities planner Dr. Franklin Hill and the district's architect. After weeks of discussion, site visits, and reviewing the research findings, the BOE chose to increase general classroom size to 900 square feet. Other significant alterations made by the BOE to the model elementary school plan included the following: FULL STORY

As we look to this year's school opening, which for students will be on Sept. 8, it is with a sense of enthusiasm and concern. Starting a new school year always brings with it a new beginning and a challenge to reach our goals for the coming year. While the public dialogue, for the past year, has been essentially focused on developing a long-term facilities plan, much was accomplished in the areas of curriculum and instruction. FULL STORY

Around five o'clock on the afternoon of Aug. 29, Commodore Jonathan Welfare of Knickerbocker Yacht Club presented the awards for the 18th Annual Knickerbocker Cup. FULL STORY

Great Neck/Port Washington Lodge's competition for the 1st Annual Elks Soccer Shoot Out, in cooperation with the Port Washington Police Department and the PYA, will be held at Lion's Field (Glen Lane and Sandy Hollow Road) on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. This national soccer-shooting contest is for youngsters ages 8 through 13. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. FULL STORY