The East Meadow Board of Education and East Meadow Kiwanis President, Jennifer Reinhardt, recognized the district’s Terrific Kids during its May 25 board of education meeting at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center.

W.T. Clarke Middle School Principal Stacy Breslin and Woodland Middle School Principal James Lethbridge announced the Terrific Kids from their respective schools for the month of April. Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance.

Date Added: 6/2/2022

East Meadow and W.T. Clarke’s junior varsity and varsity softball teams played exhibition games for autism acceptance on April 23 at East Meadow High School.

Many alumni, family, friends and members of the East Meadow community attended the game to support the cause. Additionally, players, coaches and spectators wore blue to celebrate and acknowledge Autism Awareness Month.

W.T. Clarke Middle School’s team, coached by Adrienne LaVacca and Sarah Cornell, played a scrimmage on their own. The junior varsity game featured W.T. Clarke High School, coached by Sam Abanavas, and East Meadow High School, coached by Kristina Cavallo. The varsity game featured W.T. Clarke High School, coached by Rachel Barry and Alexa Salzman, and East Meadow High School, coached by Frank Baglivo and Becky Mattia.

W.T. Clarke High School alumna Shelby Soodek threw out the first pitch to kick off the celebration.

Date Added: 5/3/2022