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Oyster Bay Teen Wins National Contest With News Segment Oyster Bay Teen Wins National Contest With News Segment
Oyster Bay Teen Wins National Contest With News Segment A Long Island high school senior was recognized for producing a stellar news segment in a national contest. Kyra Sansone, a senior at Oyster Bay High School, won second place in the high school division II news story category of the 2023 Student Television Network Fall Nationals contest, her school announced. Her news piece, titled “Senior Parking Problems,”  was made as part of her digital reporting class and highlighted a common issue among her fellow students – how the senior class’ designated parking lot often fills up with those who aren’t supposed to park there, or who have park…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay
New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay A Long Island school has appointed a principal just in time for the new school year, school officials announced. On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced that Melissa Argaman was appointed as the new principal of Oyster Bay High School. Argaman’s new title was effective Thursday, Sept. 7, and came in the wake of previous principal Sharon Lasher’s retirement, the district said. She originally joined the district in 2021, where she served as Oyster Bay High School’s supervisor of guidance before stepping in as acting principal for the second half …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members
Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members A Long Island school district is beginning the school year with some brand-new additions to its staff. The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District has welcomed 10 new staff members, the district announced on Thursday, Sept. 1. "Each of these individuals brings something special to the table and I am confident that our Oyster Bay-East Norwich students, staff and families will soar under their leadership and expertise,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francesco Ianni said. “We are thrilled to welcome them to the district and are ready for a successful 2022-2023 school year!" The new st…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island School District Names New Superintendent Long Island School District Names New Superintendent
Long Island School District Names New Superintendent A veteran educator has been chosen to take over as the new Schools Superintendent of a Long Island school district. Following an extensive search, the Islip School Board announced that it has appointed Dr. Dennis O’Hara as its new superintendent of schools, taking over for incumbent Ellen Semel, who announced she will be stepping away following a lengthy tenure in the district. O’Hara will take over effective as of Thursday, July 1 at the conclusion of Semel’s time as superintendent. “Over the past several months the Board of Education has worked hard to identify the characteristics that o…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District COVID-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District
Covid-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District Three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at a Long Island school district. Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Superintendent Dr. Laura Seinfeld said the positive cases were reported to district on Monday afternoon, Sept. 14. That led to the closure of three buildings - Oyster Bay High School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and James H. Vernon School - for in-person learning Tuesday, Sept. 15. "The DOH has confirmed that the case investigation has been completed and close contacts have been identified and are beginning a mandatory quarantine for up …

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by Joe Lombardi