September 7, 2023
On Sept. 6, the West Hempstead School District welcomed new and returning students for the 2023-24 school year.
The students kicked off their first day with enthusiasm as they...

July 18, 2023
@WHChestnut families... @WHEPTA is happy to announce that the School Toolbox is back! Simply follow the instructions on the flyer for your child’s school attached below. The schoo...

June 21, 2023
On June 16, kindergartners at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead celebrated their achievements during the school’s moving-up ceremony.
District administrators, staff and...

May 24, 2023
Children's Room Summer Reading Club - English & Spanish
Summer Reading Club - English
Summer Reading Club - Spanish

April 5, 2023
Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit on community helpers.
In this unit, students learned about jobs and how community ...
April 3, 2023
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March 20, 2023
Several shades of green could be seen throughout Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead during its St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17.
Students and teachers filled ...
March 2, 2023
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January 13, 2023
Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead celebrated its 110th birthday on Jan. 13. The school rang the historic Meneely Bell at 2:50 p.m. and students also rang a replica bell, wh...


November 8, 2022
Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently had some fall fun during their annual Fall Festival. Sponsored by the PTA, the fall festival included a pumpkin patch and cl...

November 8, 2022
Parents and guardians stood in the center of Chestnut Street School’s parking lot in West Hempstead on Oct. 31 as kindergartners took part in the school’s annual costume parade.
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October 19, 2022
In conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, pre-K and kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead explored the importance of fire safety on Oct. 13 . Mem...
