Happy 107th Birthday Chestnut Street!
The Chestnut Street School celebrated its 107th anniversary on Jan. 17. Students were able to ring a mini replica of the Chestnut Street bell and sing happy birthday over the loudspeaker. As students left for dismissal, administrators rang the building’s bell so students could hear the celebration on their walk home. Special thanks to John Shaud and Toni Janek from the West Hempstead Historical Society and... Read More >
West Hempstead Holds Annual Stemposium
West Hempstead High School held their annual STEMposium (formally the Science Expo) on Jan. 9. The event allows students to cultivate their ideas related to scientific inquiry and craft an authentic project. Students developed projects using either the traditional scientific method format or by utilizing an engineering design pathway. An array of projects was constructed, including a hydraulics arm and super... Read More >
Eighth Graders Make Healthy Choices
Students in Amy Rogan and Laurie Kaminsky's eighth grade English classes are reading “The Omnivore's Dilemma” by Michael Pollan and recently visited a local Stop and Shop supermarket to learn about the importance of healthy eating. The book delves into the connection between the food humans eat and our evolutionary backgrounds. During their excursion, students learned about the different supermarket... Read More >
Holiday Joy In West Hempstead Schools
Students from the West Hempstead High School Chamber Chorus visited the Chestnut Street School kindergarteners for an annual holiday concert on Dec. 20. The Chamber Choir led the kindergarten students in holiday tunes. The high school students closed the show with a special rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” in preparation for a very special guest. Santa Claus surprised the students, joining... Read More >
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