Francis X. Hegarty School and Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park recently shared the sounds of the holiday season during their schools’ winter concert performances. The district celebrates the talents of the students and appreciates the hard work that went toward these performances.
The recreation department of Island Park Public Schools held its annual Winter Senior Citizen Breakfast on Dec. 13. Local seniors were invited to attend this year’s event held in the all-purpose room of Lincoln Orens Middle School and enjoy a breakfast buffet prepared by the Island Park Food Service staff.
Attendees were happy to celebrate the season with friends and members of the Island Park School District for a special morning of friendship, treats and holiday cheer. After breakfast, there was a memorable performance by the middle school orchestra, band and chorus. Each attendee also received a special holiday card prepared and hand-delivered by children in the Pre-Kindergarten program.
In a unanimous decision, the Island Park Board of Education opted out of the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) regionalization initiative at Monday’s board meeting. Please see the attached letter sent to NYSED.
Both letters and an additional attachment are located below, please click on the links to access.
Restore Foundation Aid to Our Schools
Click here to view the Superintendent's Letter
What’s happening?
At a time when expenditures continue to rise beyond the district's control, federal COVID funds are set to expire, and the school district continues to deal with the aftermath of the LIPA/Nassau County Tax Certiorari Settlement with respect to the E.F. Barrett Power Plant, the $118,000 reduction in state aid proposed by Governor Hochul could have long-lasting results for our schools.
What can you do?
Contact Governor Hochul and our elected officials and help advocate for the full restoration of state aid for the Island Park UFSD.
Click here to send the Governor a message online.
Assemblyman Ari Brown: browna@nyassembly.gov
Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: canzoneri@nysenate.gov
Keep your children active during the Holiday Break.
Registration for the 2024 Recreation Winter season begins December 9, 2024.
Refer to the Recreation Page under School Services for all flyers and information.
You may register in-person by appointment or over the phone.
