LAWRENCE ROADMIDDLE School

Six scholars from Uniondale’s class of 2022 were awarded the Dream.US National Scholarship. Teachers, counselors, and administrators gathered for a luncheon on 16, 2022 to celebrate the scholars, who shared their stories of immigration and overcoming adversities.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Grand Avenue School recently celebrated Earth Day with a week filled with fun themes and activities. Each day, a new Earth Day-related theme was followed, such as “Turn Out the Lights Tuesday,” where scholars and staff wore bright colors and shades to light up the building without electricity. Each morning would begin with instructing Grand Avenue scholars on habits to conserve, protect and care for the environment to preserve our planet.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Smith Street School recently held its second annual Spring Hootenanny. Titled “A Gathering with Special Musical Performances,” the band, orchestra and chorus scholars performed outside in Smith Street School’s circular driveway. The event was open to families and friends of the performing scholars. The scholar-musicians performed from 9:15 am to 10:30 am.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s environmental club recently held a tree planting event, part of the club’s sustainability initiative to offset the carbon footprint of Uniondale High School by planting trees around the school’s campus and community. Saplings were available for purchase by the public for $5. There was also the option to donate directly to the club to go towards their future events. Planted trees included Red Maple, Eastern Redbud and Crab Apple.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Northern Parkway School has been named an I-Ready Super School for its students’, teachers’ and administrators’ hard work during the March Madness I-Ready Challenge. Curriculum Associates recognized Northern Parkway as one of the top three schools on Long Island to compete in the academic online challenge. Over the course of five weeks, Northern Parkway scholars put their reading and math skills to the test, competing against other classes in their school and ultimately becoming one of the top three most engaged schools on Long Island.