Chestnut Street School

Happy Earth Day! Chestnut Street kindergarteners are figuring out ways to protect the Earth. Be sure to ask them "how" when you see them later! #RamCulture

👕👗 Clothes Drive Fundraiser! Drop off gently used clothing, shoes, handbags & linens at West Hempstead Secondary School (400 Nassau Blvd) this Sunday, April 19, from 8 am–2 pm. All profits go to student scholarships! 📦✨ Questions? swelti1@verizon.net #WHCSF

Kindergartners are actively learning and managing their impulsivity this first week back....way to go K! Some classes are celebrating their good works with "stuffy" friends, while another enjoyed playing together around the sand table. Take a look at our happenings this week!

Welcome Back Chestnut Street Learners! UPK students are excited to explore planting and space exploration this week. Take a look at what's going on today in our classrooms.... #RamCulture

School is open tomorrow!

Good Morning. Please be on the look out for a traveling Leprechaun! He came to Chestnut Street and left quite a mess....take a look and help us find him! Happy St. Patrick's Day! #RamCulture

Chestnut students enjoyed an author visit this morning from Mr. Ross Burach. Thank you to our WHPTA for sponsoring this literacy learning event! #RamCulture

Chestnut is celebrating Read Across America today. We've had so many of our administrators come into classes to share their love of reading. Thanks to our team for making the morning memorable! Be sure to ask your kindergartner about the day.... #RamCulture

Chestnut Street welcomed back our students with lots of love & learning. We wrote about our favorite activities during the break and reviewed making healthy food choices today. Take a look.... #RamCulture

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible grounds and facilities crew for going above and beyond to ensure a safe return for our students and staff! 💪❄️ Busted hoses, faulty snow blowers, and transmissions on the fritz? Not even close to enough to stop them from getting the job done! Their dedication and hard work across all of our buildings — 🐏 @WHChestnut 🐏 @CornwellAveES 🐏 @WHGWashington 🐏 @wh_secondary — is a true testament to what we're all about. #WHe are so grateful for everything you do behind the scenes to keep our school community safe! #RamPride #WheRiseTogether #ThankYou #Unsung 🦸

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. At CS we have been focusing on promoting good oral hygiene and making healthy food choices! Today we have a visit from Dr. Dan Bamshad to show us all the best ways to brush our teeth!! Take a look.... #RamCulture

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Energy Performance Contract Approved: $12.86M Facilities Upgrade with Zero Tax Impact

The West Hempstead Union Free School District is pleased to announce the approval of a comprehensive Energy Performance Contract (EPC)—a transformative facilities modernization project that will upgrade aging infrastructure, improve student and staff comfort, and dramatically reduce energy costs without any new capital funding or tax increase.

Project Overview
The EPC represents a $12.86 million investment in our schools, addressing critical mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals. Through guaranteed energy savings and rebates totaling $1.57 million, the District will fund these essential upgrades over an 18-year term while realizing $556,000 in average annual savings and reducing energy consumption by 54%.

Scope of Work

This district-wide project includes:

Mechanical & Heating System Improvements: Replacement of aging boilers and domestic hot water systems, fuel switching for improved efficiency, new rooftop units and ventilators, and system optimizations
Building Controls & Energy Management: Upgraded automation systems for better temperature, ventilation, and humidity control, plus enhanced monitoring to reduce waste
Building Envelope & Infrastructure: Targeted improvements to insulation, system efficiency, and correction of deferred maintenance items
Renewable Energy & Lighting: Over $4.39 million in rooftop solar installations across district buildings and new energy-efficient LED exterior lighting

Benefits to Our Community
This budget-neutral project delivers multiple benefits:

Improved comfort and learning environments for students and staff
Increased reliability of mechanical systems
Reduced operating costs and energy consumption
Lower environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions
Long-term infrastructure improvements without new capital debt

Timeline
Installation is expected to take approximately 18 months. Energy Systems Group (ESG) will deliver this as a turnkey solution, coordinating design, construction, incentives, and verification while guaranteeing performance throughout the project term.

West Hempstead's Energy Performance Contract represents our commitment to fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and providing safe, comfortable learning environments for our students—today and for years to come.

Congratulations to our CS Kindergarteners! We are celebrating 100 days of learning here today. Take a peek at what's to come....

Whether holding the door open or sharing a favorite toy, Chestnut kindergarteners are practicing kindness today, and always. Take a look at our kindness web and ask us all about P.S. I Love You Day today! #RamCulture

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Chestnut is fully embracing Global Play Day this afternoon! Remember, giving kindergarteners time to play freely helps them become more confident, creative, and socially skilled learners! #RamCulture

CS kindergartners learned about Groundhog Day. Through stories, discussions, and simple predictions, students practiced listening, speaking, and connecting seasonal changes to their experiences. #RamCulture

It might be cold outside today but inside Chestnut Street we are enjoying a snowed-in day. Be on the look out for snow themed activities throughout our day! #RamCulture