Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Uniondale
Academy Charter High School Names Zelaya Valedictorian, Destinobles Salutatorian
Academy Charter High School in Uniondale has named Brian Zelaya valedictorian and Nathaniel Destinobles salutatorian for the Class of 2026.
Academy Charter School Hempstead Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2026
Academy Charter School Hempstead High School named Jeremy McKenzie valedictorian and Grace Anuoluwa Akindayo salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Two Long Beach High School Students Named My Brother's Keeper Fellows
Long Beach High School students Kyran Briggs and Zackary Gause were inducted as My Brother's Keeper Fellows, joining a year-long leadership and community service program.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Long Beach High School Celebrates Class of 2026's Post-Graduation Plans
Long Beach High School honored its Class of 2026 on May 4, celebrating seniors pursuing diverse paths including military service, trade programs, and four-year colleges.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Long Beach Robotics Team Heads to World Championship
Long Beach High School's Riptide Robotics team departed Tuesday for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston, marking the team's first appearance at the world level.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Long Beach Middle School Musicians Perform Spring Concerts
Long Beach Middle School students performed spring concerts May 13 and 14, featuring ensembles across all grade levels.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Long Beach Schools Earn 16th Consecutive National Music Education Award
Long Beach Public Schools earns its 16th consecutive national music education award from the NAMM Foundation, recognizing 1,600 students across 36 ensembles.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026