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(MARCH 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen welcomed Spring with a visit from Crossroads Farm. Fourth-grade students worked collaboratively with the representatives from Crossroads to experience hands-on experiential learning. “Our partnership with Crossroads Farm...

(MARCH 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen was busy last Friday celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. School hallways throughout the district were filled with green and many St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Howell Road Elementary School students wrote about why they feel lucky...

(MARCH 2023)—At Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, students are encouraged to express their creativity inside and outside of the classroom. At James A. Dever Elementary School, the children and faculty displayed their abilities at  Dever’s Got Talent, a spin-off of the...

- (MARCH 2023)—A focus on the fundamentals of reading is a priority for students in all grade levels in Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen. At Wheeler Avenue Elementary School, hosting its annual PARP program is part of this commitment. The annual event, which engages...

(MARCH 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen students celebrated Read Across America Week through various fun and engaging activities. Read Across America Week was launched by the National Education Association in 1998 to celebrate and encourage students to read. Wheeler...

 (MARCH 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen Schools highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and anti-bullying on P.S. I Love You Day. This day is observed annually on the second Friday of February. Participants are encouraged to wear purple to show a...

(FEBRUARY 2023)—In honor of World Read Aloud Day, students in all four schools in Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen participated in read-aloud activities. This year marks the 13th year of World Read Aloud Day. Started by the non-profit organization LitWorld and sponsored by...

(FEBRUARY 2022)—Valentine’s Day is an excellent opportunity to highlight friendship, kindness, and love in schools. Students in Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen were busy celebrating the day through various activities and classroom lessons. Howell Road Elementary School...

 (FEBRUARY 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s Willow Road Elementary School recently completed the Great Kindness Challenge, an activity created by the global not-for-profit organization, Kids for Peace. The platform welcomes young people to actively participate in...

 (FEBRUARY 2023)—Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen’s James A. Dever Elementary School has been awarded $500 for the school’s comic book and graphic novel collection for the second consecutive year. This was possible, thanks to school librarian, Thomas Mullen who applied for...