The East Meadow School District is proud to announce that 14 high school students were recognized for earning the distinction of Advance Placement scholars.

The district congratulates W.T. Clarke High School students Umme Hani Bootwala, Ryan Giannitelli, Gulprit Patwal, Mike Raduazzo, Shree Satpathy, Rina Visvanathan and Matthew Vo, and East Meadow High School students Genevieve Barbin, Olivia M. Fong, Nicole Gao, Kaitlyn A. Podmore, Jorell L. Quiriones, Maisha S. Sayeem and David A. Schiller on earning this distinction.

The A.P. Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in A.P. Seminar and A.P. Research and on 4 additional A.P. Exams of their choosing. The A.P. Seminar and Research Certificate is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both A.P. Seminar and A.P. Research.

Date Added: 9/30/2022

The East Meadow School District is proud to announce that five high school students were named as semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

The district congratulates W.T. Clarke High School students Matthew Vo and Shree Satpathy, and East Meadow High School students Addison Baroukh, Sarah Chacko and Jorell Quiriones on earning this distinction.

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for the 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million. To advance as a finalist, students must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn qualifying SAT/ACT scores. Finalists will be announced in February 2023, with the National Merit Scholars to be named later in the spring.

NMSC, a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Date Added: 9/27/2022

East Meadow High School held its annual Clubs and Activities Fair on Sept. 21, as students were able to see all of the clubs and teams that the school has to offer.

With dozens of options to choose from, students spent time learning about each activity, and then signed up for the programs that interested them the most.

Club leaders set up tables in the high school’s gymnasium with posters and information promoting their clubs. Students eagerly circled the mesmerizing selection to learn about the different activities.

Date Added: 9/26/2022

Throughout the day on Sept. 9, students from the East Meadow Union Free School District took time to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Each school recognized the 21st anniversary of the day with age-appropriate conversations and activities. A few examples of the many activities that occurred follow.

At Barnum Woods Elementary School, for example, kindergartners wore red, white and blue and colored an American flag. At the same time, first grade students discussed heroes and how they can show gratitude to those who act heroically in their own community. Meanwhile, fourth grade students created patriotic quilts to demonstrate their respect and appreciation for the country and to honor the heroic action of the nation’s heroes.

At Parkway Elementary School, students in Mrs. Wylie's fifth grade class conducted a firefighter simulation stair climb to recognize the firefighters who climbed the stairs at the Twin Towers.After completing the challenge, students discussed why it was important for them to complete this symbolic experience in honor of those who rose to service on Sept. 11.

At East Meadow High School, the social studies department crafted lesson plans to teach students about the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and how it changed the world. During the day, teachers led students through the hallway, where the names of all of those who tragically passed were displayed on the walls. Students then visited the school’s 9/11 memorial, consisting of two trees to signify the Twin Towers, as well as a small piece of the World Trade Center.American flags were planted in the memorial and all staff were provided with American flag pins to stand in unity of remembrance.

At W.T. Clarke High School, students and teachers teamed up to create a 9/11 exhibition, which presented the history of Sept. 11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. This exhibition included archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Museum’s permanent collection. It explored the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encouraged critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

Date Added: 9/14/2022