The streets were painted green and gold for the day, which culminated with a smashing win over Valley Stream.
They will now go on to compete for millions in scholarship money from the National Merit Scholarship program.
The students were welcomed back with open arms to kick off the 2018-19 school year.
Parents joined the kids for the first day to help them get comfortably settled into their classrooms.
These fresh faces will be in your kids' classrooms when the new school year starts.
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With most students opting to go to Long Beach High School, the district is ending its decades-long relationship with West Hempstead.
Rising senior Kaylie Hausknecht is a finalist in a nationwide competition to send a science experiment to the International Space Station.
More than 200 students graduated at the school's 64th commencement ceremony last week.
The district sent off the class of 2018 in grand fashion last week.
Daniel Rehman will take over for Patricia Sullivan-Kriss, who is retiring, effecrtive July 1.
Work on the new wing is expected to be completed next fall.
Marguerite "Peg" O'Connor is stepping down after 38 years on the board.
Starting in the fall, schools will be organized by grade instead of by neighborhood.
The district is receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars for security improvements in all its buildings.
Students had a blast as they competed against each other in fun activities.
Find out if the budget passed and who won seats on the Board of Education.
The annual list is out and 25 Long Island schools rank among the Top 100 in New York State. See where your school placed.
Here's what you need to know before you head to the polls on May 15.
Dozens of Lynbrook High School's best and brightest students were honored at the special ceremony.
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Allison Banhazl will replace Lucille McAssey, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Students will not be allowed to use any other backpack. What do you think of the plan?
Meet the brightest students of the class of 2018.
The students won more awards than any other school at the Best Of High School Journalism Awards.
Meet the top two students of the class of 2018.
Ashley Cegelski was recognized by the Corporation for National and Community Service for her exemplary volunteer service.
They came, they saw and they conquered the underclassmen.
Bernard Igielski spoke to North Middle School students at a special event.
Center for Science Teaching & Learning extends application deadline to March 30, 2018 for international Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition.
The students have donated enough blood this year to save 300 lives.
The impressive seniors both have a long list of accomplishments to be proud of.
After nearly 18 years, his last day will be Wednesday.
Tickets for the hilarious musical are available now.
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Two dozen high schools on Long Island made the list. See how your high school compares.
He was honored for his work ethic and his commitment to the game.
The students were helping Island Harvest feed Long Islanders.
Gina Giovinco and Michael Schwartz were recognized as Outstanding Physical Education Students.