Wantagh Kicks Off The 2017-18 School Year

The hallways and classrooms of the Wantagh School District’s five buildings were full of activity again as the 2017-18 school year began on Tuesday.

The 2,846 students, including approximately 180 new kindergartners, arrived on the first day ready to pursue knowledge and explore their interests. This year, they will be able to do that through enhanced academic offerings including an expanded elementary school STEAM program, Chromebooks for all middle school students, new course offerings in technology, art and research at the high school, and a new music lab in the secondary complex.

"I’m glad to be back. I missed my friends and my teachers," said Wantagh Middle School seventh-grader Noah Adelsberg, who is looking forward to his honors math and science classes, and to improving his Spanish language skills.

Eighth-grader Alexa Cardone said she wants to do well this year to set herself up for success in high school. She is excited for her digital arts class and to participate on the cheerleading and lacrosse teams.

"It is fantastic to see our halls come to life as the students returned to school," said Superintendent John McNamara. "This promises to be an outstanding year for our students with new course offerings and updated facilities. I thank our entire staff for all of their preparation to make our opening days so successful for our students."

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