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Valley Stream Schools
Welcome to
Valley Stream Central High School District
Founded in 1925, the Valley Stream Central High School District offers a variety of programs to prepare students for college. There are culinary, science research, performing arts and technical programs, along with SAT preparation classes and college workshops. There are also writing enrichment classes at the middle school and 23 Advanced Placement courses at the high schools. There are about 4,600 students in four schools, with a professional staff of about 450 in the Valley Stream Central High School District, which is one of only three New York state districts that covers only grades seven to 12. Central High School houses grades 10 to 12 and opened on Fletcher Avenue in 1929. Before that, students attended school on Wheeler Avenue. That building was torn down after the new high school was built. Memorial Junior High School is grades seven to nine. It opened in 1952 when Central High School became too crowded. A year later, North and South high schools were approved on the same referendum and built in identical styles. They opened in 1955 and are the two junior and senior high schools, serving grades seven to 12. Students attend these schools after graduating from elementary districts 13, 24 or 30. The district’s nine-member Board of Education consists of three representatives from each elementary school district board and holds meetings that are open to the public.
Courtesy Michael Frazer Above photo: Valley Stream North’s 4x100 relay finished first in Nassau Class AA in the spring of 2021 with, from left, Gabriela Mensah, Ariana Paul, Ava Cicilia and Danielle Phillip.
High Schools
Board of Education
President: John Maier Vice President: Kenneth Cummings Trustees: Patricia Farrelll, Armando Hernandez, Lisa Pellicane, C. Sandra Okafor, Toni Pomerantz, Kelly Urena, Milagros Vicente, Markus Wilson District Clerk: Kristina Howley Business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
Administrative Offi ces
1 Kent Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-5600 www.vschsd.org Dr. Wayne Loper, acting superintendent Christian Bowen, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Emmanuel Glasu, assistant superintendent for fi nance and operations Clifford Odell, assistant superintendent for personnel and administration
Central High School (Grades 10-12)
135 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-4400 Principal: Dr. Joseph Pompilio Assistant principals: Robert Milani, Matthew Pearson
Memorial Junior High (Grades 7-9)
320 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-7700 Principal: Bret Strauss Assistant principals: John Squadrito, Garrhet Schneider Central/Memorial PTSA President: Anesia Panday
North High School (Grades 7-12)
750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square 11010 (516) 564-5500 Principal: Rachel Green Assistant principals: Robin Small, Jennifer Buonaspina PTSA Presidents: Sangeeta Pandit Spartan Club President: Anthony DiClemente
South High School (Grades 7-12)
150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-0300 Principal: Maureen Henry Assistant principals: Thomas Zervas, Jacquelin Allen PTSA President: Lilyan Laxton Parents Club Presidents: Debbie Wetterhahn, Katie Faithful
2021 - 2022
Living In Valley Stream Elementary District 13
among the very best
Valley Stream District 13 is the oldest and largest of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts. Its first wooden schoolhouse was built in 1858 after the New York State Legislature passed “An Act for the Establishment of Common Schools” in 1812. Before this building, District 13 students walked to nearby districts to attend school. The schoolhouse was replaced in 1872 and 1891; in 1905, the schoolhouse was built as a clapboard school.
The present Wheeler Avenue School was built in 1925. The James A. Dever School, then named Corona Avenue, was built in 1950, followed by Howell and Willow Road Schools in 1953.
There are about 2,200 students and 200 staff members in the four District 13 schools that serve grades kindergarten to six. Wheeler Avenue, James A. Dever, Howell Road and Willow Road run by the motto, “Where children come first.” The district encompasses part of the Village of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Malverne, Franklin Square and Elmont.
Courtesy School District 13 Photo: Kindergarteners at the James A. Dever Elementary School learned fire safety in October with the help of the Valley Stream and Malverne fire departments.
District 13
Board of Education
President: Frank Chiachiere Vice President: Jennifer Oliveri Trustees: Anthony Bonnelli, Gerardo Cavalieri, Patricia Farrell, Toni Pomerantz, Milagros Vicente District Clerk: MaryAnn Rosamilia Business meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the James A. Dever School, unless otherwise noted in the school calendar. Each school hosts one board meeting during the year.
Administrative Offices
James A. Dever School (516) 568-6100 www.valleystream13.com Dr. Constance Evelyn, superintendent of schools Gerard Antoine, assistant superintendent for business and human resources Judith LaRocca, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Lisa Sells-Asch, assistant superintendent for special services Andrea DiMango, director of technology
James A. Dever School (Grades K-6)
585 Corona Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6120 Principal: Darren Gruen PTA Presidents: Antoinette Lorello, Shelisian Persaud
Howell Road School (Grades K-6)
1475 Howell Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6130 Principal: Frank Huplosky PTA Presidents: Stephanie Marquez, Nathalie Khan
Wheeler Avenue School (Grades 1-6)
1 W. Wheeler Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6140 Principal: John Frias PTA Presidents: Lisa Castillo, Maribel Canestro
Willow Road School (Grades K-6)
880 Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square 11010 (516) 568-6640 Principal: Rosalie Ambrosio PTA Presidents: Vanessa DeFalco, Lauren Quinlan
Parochial Schools
Holy Name of Mary R. C. School (Nursery, Pre K - 8)
Valley Stream Christian Academy (Grades K-12)
12 E. Fairview Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 823-0022 or 561-6122 www.vscacademy.org Superintedent: Leslie Fowley; Principal: Aimee Adams
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Elementary District 24
among the very best
District 24 was formed in 1894 from sections of Hewlett-Woodmere District 14 and Valley Stream District 13. Its fi rst schoolhouse, which was built around 1879, was replaced in 1896 and again in 1907 with the present Brooklyn Avenue School. The William L. Buck School opened in 1952, followed by the Robert W. Carbonaro School in 1954, then called Harbor Road School. There are about 1,100 students and 220 professional staff members in the three elementary schools that serve kinderarten through sixth grade. The district prides itself on its students’ high academic achievements and scores on the New York state tests. The district’s 20,000 residents have long supported the schools by approving the annual budget and getting involved. In the 2019-20 school year, District 24 began adopting lessons around a new suite of interaction learning tools. Funded by a $75,000 state grant, the tools by Belgiumbased i3 Technologies are intended to move learning beyond traditional pen-and-paper correspondence, chalk and dry-erase boards.
Courtesy Valley Stream School District Photo: Markus Wilson was re-elected to the Valley Stream District 24 school board in 2021.
District 24
Board of Education
President: Lisa Pellicane Vice president: John Maier, Trustees: Armando Hernandez, Melissa Herrera, Donna LaRocco, Kimberly Wheeler, Markus Wilson District Clerk: Jennifer Biscardi Business meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck School.
Administrative Offi ces
(516) 256-0153 www.valleystreamdistrict24.org Dr. Don Sturz, superintendent of schools Jack Mitchell, director of fi nance and operations Dr. Lisa Conte, director of curriculum
Brooklyn Avenue School (Grades K-6)
24 Brooklyn Ave., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-2850 Principal: Dr. Scott Comis PTA President: Vivian Mendonis
William L. Buck School (Grades K-6)
75 Horton Ave., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-2840 Principal: Johanne Grady PTA Presidents: Isabel DeMoura, Kathleen Dervin
Robert W. Carbonaro School (Grades K-6)
50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-2860 Principal: Rosario Iacono PTA Presidents: Michele Tritschler, Shari Kaplan
1 Johnson Place, Woodmere 11598 (516) 792-4800 www.hewlett-woodmere.net Ralph Marino, Jr., superintendent Board of Education President: Debra Sheinin Vice President: Cheryl May Trustees: Shari Amitrano, Melissa Gates, Mitchell Greebe, Judy Menashe, Francois Tenenbaum
George W. Hewlett High School (Grades 9-12)
60 Everit Ave., Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4001 Principal: William Galati
Woodmere Middle School (Grades 6-8)
1170 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4300 Principal: Al Bauer
Franklin Early Childhood Center (Pre K-K)
1800 Henrietta Place, Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4600 Principal: Lorraine Smyth
Hewlett Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
1570 Broadway, Hewlett 11557 (516) 792-4500 Principal: Colleen O’Hara
Ogden Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
Elementary District 30
among the very best
District 30 was formed in 1923 from parts of Valley Stream School Districts 13 and 24, and Elmont District 16.
Clear Stream Avenue opened in 1924 and Shaw Avenue opened in 1951; Forest Road School opened in 1953, followed by the Washington Avenue School, which later closed.
The three schools in District 30 serve roughly 1,500 students in grades kindergarten to six. In 2012, Shaw Avenue was nominated by the New York State Education Department as a National Blue Ribbon School because of its achievement on the 2011 New York State state assessments. The education department has also designated each school in District 30 as a “Reward School.”
The three schools offer a variety of activities, such as performing arts programs, gifted and talented education, before- and after-school clubs, integrated technology projects and home-school connections.
Programs implemented in recent years included Latin for grades four to six, an elementary science program for third grade, lab write-up instruction for sixth grade and an integrated ELA/ social studies curriculum for all students.
Courtesy District 30 Photo: Shaw Avenue School second-grader Abigale Durgadeen made Johnny Squares with her class for Johnny Appleseed’s birthday in September 2020.
District 30
Board of Education
President: Ingrid Wyllie-Dacon Vice President: Kelly Ureña Trustees: Kenneth Cummings, James Lavery, Sandra Okafor District Clerk: Janet Carson Business meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Shaw Avenue School library.
Administrative Offices
175 N. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3600, www.valleystream30.com Dr. Nicholas Stirling, superintendent of schools Brian Phillips, assistant superintendent for business Jennifer Lewner, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Nicole Schimpf, director of special services Susan Rodriguez, administrative director for 21st Century learning Christopher Malone, director of facilities and operations
Clear Stream Avenue School (Grades K-6)
60 Clear Stream Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3550 Principal: John Singleton PTA Presidents: Kristen Morris, Raquel Cabrerra
Forest Road School (Grades K-6)
16 Forest Road, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 434-3800 Principal: Erin Malone PTA President: Glenda Johnson
Shaw Avenue School (Grades K-6)
99 Shaw Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 434-3700 Principal: Christopher Colarossi, Andrew Canlé PTA Presidents: Noemi Diaz, Shabeena Shakur
Nursery Schools
Valley Stream 11580 (516) 825-2354 Director: Diane Panzarino gmns21@aol.com www.sites.google.com/site/ gmnsvs/
The Wooden Shoe Nursery School
1049 Hunter Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-6558 Director: Rosemarie Meyer www.thewoodenshoe.com mail@thewoodenshoe.com
New Hope Lutheran Day School
60 Oliver Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 285-9782 Director: Samantha Bowrosen www.newhopelc.tripod.com newhopeluth@optonline.net
Mother’s Care Day Care and Pre-K Center
865 Prescott St., North Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-2826 Director: Annmarie Moreno
Academic Munchkins Nursery School
47 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 256-0096 Director: Vivian Stein www.academicmunchkins.com
Precious Spirit Childcare
Holy Trinity Nursery School
87 7th St., Valley Stream 11581 (516) 872-4702 Director: Sally Weiss nurseryschoolvalleystream.com
