District Highlights News Summary

Board of Education recognizes outstanding students

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:55:00 GMT

At the February 11 Hicksville Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton acknowledged eight outstanding students for their recent accomplishments in school and out.

Let the games begin at Burns Avenue Elementary

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:47:00 GMT

In celebration of the 2026 Winter Olympics, students at Burns Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville held a school-wide Olympic opening ceremony on Feb. 5 in the school’s gymnasium. Students proudly raised flags made in class representing countries from around the globe.

Dutch Lane students enjoy author visit

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:44:00 GMT

Students at Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville enjoyed an unforgettable visit on Feb. 9 as they welcomed author Justin Colón, creator of The Quacken. The book is a humorous, lightly spooky picture story about a young boy who unknowingly unleashes a ferociously fuzzy creature at his campground.

HMS students celebrate Lunar New Year

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:41:00 GMT

Hicksville Middle School students welcomed the Year of the Horse with a hands-on project, creating festive arts and crafts to mark the Lunar New Year. Observed across many East and Southeast Asian communities, this meaningful holiday is one of the most significant celebrations of the year. The activity highlighted the vibrant cultural traditions represented within the school and encouraged appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that make up the Hicksville Middle School community.

“The Ultimate Human Board Game” Assembly

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Students at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville experienced a fun morning of excitement, teamwork, and friendly competition during a special school assembly featuring The Ultimate Human Board Game, an interactive program designed to engage, motivate, and inspire.

Lee Students Learn About Chinese Lunar New Year

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:37:00 GMT

First graders at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville recently welcomed a representative from the Long Island Children’s Museum for an engaging lesson on Chinese Lunar New Year traditions. Through the museum’s Lucky Fortune program, students explored festive customs and learned about the symbolism of the Lion Dance and capped off the afternoon by creating their own Lion Dance parade masks.

OCR students enjoy Supermarket Science Assembly

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:34:00 GMT

Old Country Road students in Hicksville were recently treated to a fun educational experience recently with the Supermarket Science assembly, a high-energy STEM show that blended science, humor, and hands-on learning into one thrilling performance. The assembly captivated students with stunts, hilarious antics, and a touch of magic, keeping them fully engaged from start to finish. Through experiments using everyday grocery store items, students explored the importance of observation, testing, and inquiry, essential tools for scientific discovery. The show left a lasting impression, turning ordinary pantry staples into sources of scientific wonder.

OCR students support Touchdown for Toiletries

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:28:00 GMT

Celebrating the spirit of the Super Bowl, students at Old Country Road Elementary in Hicksville are making a difference by collecting toiletries for local individuals in need as part of the student council’s Touchdown for Toiletries effort.