The East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School winter track teams opened their season with virtual track meets on Jan. 14, with teams competing without an in-person opponent. Students competed in such events as the 300-, 600-, 1,000- and 1,600-meter races, as well as the high jump, long jump and shot put. Times and distances were recorded by meet officials and shared with Section VIII and the Nassau County Track Coaches Association.  

“Our athletes proudly represented our schools, and there was no shortage of enthusiasm as teammates cheered for one another,” said East Meadow High School athletic director, Kevin Regan. “It was a positive start to the 2021 athletic season.”

The East Meadow School District Art Department proudly presents the 2020 -2021 Young Artist Exhibition. Although we were unable to view the exhibit in person or celebrate together, we are excited to share the work of our students virtually. The exhibition, which will remain on display through May at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center, features works of art from students in grades K-12, representing every school in the district.

We would like to thank our students for sharing their talents and for allowing us to experience their work. Our students are leaders in our mission to create and to explore the arts and we hope the exhibit is a representation to our community that we are continuing to celebrate our students and the work they have shared.

We hope you enjoy!

East Meadow High School sophomore William Kemler was recently selected as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership ambassador for the 2020-2021 school year. Sophomore Mikayla Verdi was named an alternate winner.

Founded in 1958, HOBY is an organization that strives to inspire and develop young volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

The HOBY award is given to sophomores throughout the country who best represent certain characteristics, including but not limited to outstanding communication skills, sensitivity to the needs or concerns of others, courage to speak out for one’s beliefs and strong decision-making skills.

Both William and Mikayla will participate in the HOBY Leadership Seminar, which will be held virtually in June 2021.

The district congratulates William and Mikayla on their impressive achievement.