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We Will Never Forget

We Will Never Forget

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. On Monday, September 11, Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen students wore red, white, and blue to remember and pay tribute to the heroes and the victims lost on that day. Schools in Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen...

Say Hello To Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s New 2023-2024 Hires

Say Hello To Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s New 2023-2024 Hires

Valley Stream UFSD recently hosted New Teacher Orientation for the 2023-2024 school year. The orientation was held over the course of three days at James A. Dever Elementary School. “We are thrilled to welcome our new teacher hires to the team. They are a dynamic...

Summer Recreation Enrollment Skyrockets for Summer 2023

Summer Recreation Enrollment Skyrockets for Summer 2023

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s Summer Recreation Program enrollment of 300+ students is the largest enrollment it has had in many years. In addition to the hundreds of student participants, Summer Recreation has approximately 50 employees working to make the program a...

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Reorganization Meeting

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Reorganization Meeting

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen held its Board of Education reorganization meeting on Wednesday, July 5. At the meeting, the Board members selected Jennifer Oliveri as Board President, Gerardo Cavaliere as Board Vice President, and Patricia Farrell as  Alternate Vice...

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Celebrates  the Graduating Sixth-Grade Class

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Celebrates the Graduating Sixth-Grade Class

In June, Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen held commencement ceremonies for the graduating sixth-grade classes of James A. Dever, Howell Road,  Wheeler Avenue, and Willow Road elementary schools.   “On behalf of the entire district, I’d like to say congratulations to our...

Howell Sixth Graders Take Trip to Coleman Country Day Camp

Howell Sixth Graders Take Trip to Coleman Country Day Camp

Howell Road Elementary School sixth-graders took a field trip to Coleman Country Day Camp in Freeport recently. The sixth-grade students spent the day celebrating their upcoming graduation with a fun-filled day of activities. This was Howell Road Elementary’s second...

Willow Road Elementary School Hosts Multicultural Night

Willow Road Elementary School Hosts Multicultural Night

Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s Willow Road Elementary School recently hosted its first Multicultural Night, celebrating the various backgrounds and cultures of its students and families. The event featured food, music, dance, and art from around the world, with...