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Swastikas, Racial Slur Found Carved Into Tree At Long Island Middle School
An investigation is underway after antisemitic symbols and a racial slur were found carved into a tree at a Long Island middle school. The carvings were found Thursday, Nov. 3, in Lynbrook at South Lynbrook Middle School, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators were contacted by the school’s principal, who told police that someone carved at least four swastikas and a racial slur into a tree behind the school, located near Union and Prospect avenues. The swastikas measure approximately four inches by four inches, police said. Nassau County Police asked anyone with information to …
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Fight Breaks Out Between Student, Teacher At Sachem North High School
A fight broke out between a student and a teacher at a Long Island high school. The incident took place in Lake Ronkonkoma on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Sachem North High School. According to the Suffolk County Police, it appears the student was the primary aggressor, but no charges have been filed at this time. Police did not reveal where the fight took place. School officials did not return phone calls addressing the incident, Police are investigating the incident. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Threat Leads To Police Presence At High School In Suffolk County
Students at a Long Island school will find extra police officers on campus following a threat called into police. The threat was called in to Suffolk County Police around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 referencing a school in South Huntington. According to police, the threat made referencing Walt Whitman High School. Police did not reveal the type of threat made. Officers have been in contact with school officials and there will be an increased police presence at the school building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, police said. This is the second threat made in the last month. A threat was made regardin…
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Popular Elmont HS Principal Back On Job After Mysterious Absence
A popular Long Island high school principal who was mysteriously away from his job just days before school started has returned to his position. Kevin Dougherty, the longtime principal of Elmont Memorial High School, was back at his post on Tuesday, Oct. 11, following a walk-out by students and complaints from parents for the unexplained removal. Students and parents learned of his departure on Tuesday, Aug. 30, when Superintendent James Grossane, of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, wrote to students and family that Dougherty is "taking a sabbatical leave of absence fo…
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This Long Island High School Ranks Among Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says
A Long Island high school is among the top 10 in New York, according to a new ranking from the school review site Niche. Jericho Senior High School, part of the Jericho Union Free School District in Jericho, was ranked No. 5 out of 1,255 public high schools in the state with an overall grade of A+. It was ranked No. 1 in best public high schools in Nassau County. Scores are based on a variety of school statistics like math and reading test scores, in addition to reviews from students and parents, according to Niche. Earlier report: 4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statew…
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4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says
Four Long Island schools were listed among the top 10 public high schools in New York in a newly-released ranking. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, shared its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in New York." Bronx High School of Science was ranked the best school in the state. The website also listed several Long Island schools among the top 10: Jericho High School was ranked fifth best, receiving a Niche grade of A+. Niche reported that the school's average graduation rate is 98 percent. Jericho High Scho…
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Riverhead High School Student Selected Selected For Prestigious All-State Band
A Long Island high school student was selected for the 2022 New York State School Music Association All-State Band. Bryan Enos, who is currently in his senior year at Riverhead High School, was chosen based on his bass trombone solo for NYSSMA in the spring of 2022, for which he received a perfect school, school officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. “I am super excited, humbled, and honored to be a part of this amazing experience,” Bryan said in the announcement. Others in the district also praised Bryan's hard work. “We take great pride in Bryan for this accomplishment,” Ri…
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These Long Island Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
Four Long Island schools were named 2022 Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of recipients of the award each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The four Long Island schools that received the award this year are listed below, along with links to the Blue Ribbon overview of each: Ward Melville Senior High School in East Setauket…
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New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment
A log of alleged harassment by their teacher dubbed the “Pedo Database” that was created by eight middle school boys in New England is now part of an official investigation into the teacher, The Boston Globe reports. The Rhode Island teacher, who works at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, has been placed on administrative leave amid a probe into numerous claims of inappropriate behavior, including that he made female students dance for him, the outlet reports. One of the former students, now a 15-year-old high school student, told The Boston Globe that he and several other male…
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NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing
A teacher from the region who was let go is making waves with allegations that he was let go for being a friend and ally to the school's LGBTQ community. The incident began playing out in public in Suffolk County on Long Island when Smithtown High School East teacher Josh Tilton claimed on Instagram that he was denied tenure because of his beliefs. Tilson, who worked closely with LGBTQ students, wrote on Instagram that a mural he created with his students was painted over once he was no longer at the building and pointed fingers at several administrators as "hating" the LGBTQ community…
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Long Island 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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'Where Is Mr. Dougherty?': Long Island HS Students Walk Out Over Absence Of Popular Principal
Students at one Long Island high school spent the first day of school holding a walkout to protest the disappearance of their beloved principal. Those students were upset after being told this week that the principal of Elmont Memorial High School, Kevin Dougherty, or "Doc" would not be returning this year. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Superintendent James Grossane, of the Sewanhaka Central High School District wrote to students and family that Dougherty is "taking a sabbatical leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year." Grossane went on to announce he would be appointing…
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