Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen kicked off the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, September 2, as students and staff resumed classes with excitement.
Teachers greeted returning students at the door, and corridors quickly grew loud as classmates caught up with each other, traded summer stories and became acquainted with their teachers for the year.
“There’s nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school,” said Superintendent Dr. Judith LaRocca. “Seeing our students return ready to learn and grow together is a reminder of why this work matters, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful year ahead.”
Many classes spent the day on games and group activities designed to help students settle in and build rapport with one another before diving into the academic lessons for the year.
