http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us Copyright 2013 Syntax Communications Thank you for passing the budget! The district’s 2013-2014 budget passed by a vote of 599 to 439. Proposition 2 also passed 559 votes to 330. Congratulations to trustees Danielle Hopkins and John Tulley, who have been elected to the district’s Board of Education. We would like to thank all members of the community for their participation in this year’s budget vote and trustee election. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10987 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10847 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10848 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vincent A. Romano, Ed.D., currently serving as assistant principal of Malverne High School, will take the helm as principal, effective July 1, 2013. Appointed to the position at Malverne School District’s May 14 Board of Education meeting, he will follow the retirement of current principal James Brown. Dr. Romano is a nine-year veteran of the Malverne School District, having served in his current role for the last four years and serving as an assistant principal at Howard T. Herber Middle School and as the districtwide chairperson for social studies in years prior. “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead an incredible team of educators and professionals who genuinely love and care about the children they serve,” Dr. Romano stated on his appointment. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10801 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alyssa McDaniel is an eighth-grade student at HTH. She goes above and beyond in everything she does and she is always prepared for class. Alyssa is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, lead writer for The Herber Pride Newspaper Club, was a presenter at the "Dare to Dream" assembly, and serves as a tutor for the seventh-grade math class. Alyssa works tirelessly in every aspect of her life, and is currently working on her Silver Award for Girls Scouts. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10748 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT For the first time in history, Malverne High School has been featured on Newsweek’s list of the Best High Schools in America. The ranking, which pegs the district at No. 1,682, features only 2,000 high schools across the entire United States and approximately 200 from New York State. The high schools were ranked based upon those which best prepare their students for college, with the determining factors including graduation rate, participation in college-level courses and student acceptances to college. This ranking places Malverne in the top 10 percent of New York high schools. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10574 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On April 29, Malverne High School hosted its first track meet in more than 15 years. Malverne had not been able to host a meet due to the condition of its track, but with the new athletic complex completed, the school was able to re-enter the ranks as a host for future meets. On the 29th, the girls track and field team, coached by Florence Balay and Franci Marcelin, ran the first 400, 200, 100, 4x1, shot put and discus events for the school. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10528 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT For the third consecutive year, Malverne School District will be hosting a Relay for Life event. Relay for Life represents the hope that those who have been lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who are battling cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Malverne will be hosting the event on May 2, 2013. More information about Relay for Life can be obtained at www.relayforlife.org/malverneny. Timeline Information http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10086 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10510 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Oats is a student at Davison Avenue School. He has a zest for learning, is an active participant in the classroom and has a passion for art. Stuart recently won an art contest for Davison's Relay for Life T-shirt design, illustrating the theme “Fishing for a Cure.” He was also honored as an All–County artist and a piece of his work was displayed at Adelphi University on March 17. Stuart also was also recently a peacemaker of the month. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10456 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT SEATED: Destiny Glenn, Nicolas Gomez, Awa Diop, Romina Pardo-cardenas STANDING with Mr. Brown and Dr. Romano: Emmaline Seide, Tahid Glenn, Sonia Hernandez-Torres, Tanaja Brown, Jesse Pace, Le’Shea Jones, Halle Johnson, Eric Mejia, Tenola Olafuyi NOT PICTURED: Brian Donald http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10416 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Malverne is hosting a girls quad meet on April 29th and a boys meet on April 30th featuring the following track events: • Relays • Hurdles • High jump • Long & triple jump • Shot put & discus This is the first time Malverne has had a meet in over 15yrs. Please join us for the festivities. The meets begin at 4:30pm both days. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10353 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marguerite Robles was recently named Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s PTA Teacher of the Year. She was honored with the award at the annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser on March 21 and was chosen based upon her commitment to the students and community of Malverne over the last 22 years. An early childhood educator for more than 35 years, Ms. Robles has also received the Malverne Afterschool Center Director’s Award, designation as the New York State Lottery Educator of the Month, the Lynbrook Elks Teacher of the Year award and the Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Week award. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10339 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alexander Dacosta is a seventh-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School and he is a very hard working and conscientious student. He is always kind and respectful to everyone around him and can often be found helping others in class. Alex's character is a great example of our “Future Four!” He is also a highly accomplished musician who plays two instruments, the flute and piano, and is a member of the Jazz Ensemble. Alex had a 100 average for the second quarter and is a high honor roll student here at Herber. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10303 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10305 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Click here to view the slideshow. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10255 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Malverne High School has been ranked No. 122 in New York State on a list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging public and private schools in the country for 15 years through an index formula that compares the number of Advanced Placement tests given at a school each year and the total number of seniors who graduated that same year. The list includes a total of more than 1,900 public high schools nationwide. This is the first year that Malverne has been included on this prestigious list. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10244 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Photography students at Malverne High School participated in the Photographic Federation of Long Island’s 4th Annual High School Youth Showcase and placed first in three of the six categories. Seniors Philip Leiton and John Verhun and junior Zaria Jefferson each placed first in their categories and will have their work published on the Photographic Society of America’s website, as well as in its magazine. Each of their pieces is now entered into the Photographic Society of America’s Nationwide Youth Showcase. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10253 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10144 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT STANDING: Dr. Romano, Le’Shea Jones, Lyndsey Tapley, Mr. Brown, Tyler Zimmerman and Bryan Rung SEATED: Isaiah Babb, Adam Ciccarello and Amanda Santoro NOT PICTURED: Nieshawn Bazil, Efrain Figuero, Kym Danns, Michael Lamarche, Andres Torres and Heena Shukla http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10131 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Malverne Union Free School District will be holding its annual Kindergarten Round-up from April 29 through May 3. Registration is required, by appointment only, for all incoming kindergartners to the district. To schedule your child’s registration, please contact the Maurice W. Downing Primary School at 516-887-6470. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=10039 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jasmine Ma is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a member of various clubs and is an active member of our school community. Jasmine eagerly participates in every fundraiser, food drive or opportunity to help others and is the first to offer assistance to a new student. Not only is Jasmine on the honor roll here at Herber, but she is an accomplished dancer, pianist and member of Chinese Cultural society. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9918 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9812 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Malverne School District is thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, the district has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America. This designation was given to only 307 districts nationwide by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, which helped to put together a survey that was completed by thousands of districts across the country. The districts were measured across curricular and programmatic criteria, as well as through public support of their music programs, and only the top rated districts were chosen. “Our presence on this national list is quite an honor, and is a result of the many years of hard work and dedication of the students and teachers, along with the tireless support of our Board of Education, administration and community,” District Director for Fine and Performing Arts Michael Messina said. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9788 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9752 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9767 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lorenzo Cali is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is a phenomenal soccer player and is on many traveling teams outside of the school. His skills are often used as a model within physical education class. Lorenzo is great at exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation, not only in sports, but in everything he does. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9711 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Malverne High School has officially announced the Class of 2013’s top graduates. At the head of this year’s list are Jessica Mele as valedictorian and Sheniqua Young as salutatorian. “You have done exceptionally well here at the high school,” Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund said to the pair following their announcement. “You have made everyone here in Malverne very proud.” Both students have been accepted to a number of colleges already, with scholarships, but plan to wait until May to make their final decisions. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9605 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Malverne High School senior James Ravenel has been selected as a SkillsUSA officer in the Barry Tech BOCES program. Currently in his second year of the program, James has been selected as parliamentarian of the Aviation Operations Program. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9604 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Seventh-grade student Isis Ifill from Howard T. Herber Middle School has been involved in many community service activities. Not only did she collect, sort and box canned goods for our food drive, but she would encourage others to bring in items and help, as well. Her weighted GPA is 92.26 and she challenges herself with by taking all honors classes. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9569 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Due to inclement weather, tonight’s performance of In the Heights has been re-scheduled for Thursday 3/7 at 6:00PM. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9531 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9518 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Our extended day schedule to make up for lost instructional time due to Hurricane Sandy ends on March 8th. We revert back to the normal schedule on March 11th. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9455 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Howard T. Herber Middle School Community Service Club held its annual “Have a Heart for the Homeless” program. Students and staff were encouraged to bring in donations of bread, jelly and peanut butter, and more than 30 members of the club took part in the sandwich making. Approximately 600 sandwiches were prepared and donated to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead, which benefits individuals and families in need. Upcoming projects for the club include the HTH Talent Show, the Principal for a Day fundraiser and Relay for Life. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9458 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT High school student Rayven Mason takes advantage of every opportunity that comes her way and makes the most out of every situation. She challenges herself academically by taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses and is constantly striving to work harder and do better. In additions to her academics, Rayven is also very active in extra-curricular activities and is a member of the National Honor Society, the Science Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9414 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Howard T. Herber Middle School recently invited family and friends to their fourth annual Project DREAM Dare to Dream celebration. The assembly, which celebrated success, excellence and pursuing one’s dreams, was run by eighth-grade master of ceremonies Reann Wilson. The celebration also featured a video showcasing the school’s “DREAM teams,” as well as performances by the Howard T. Herber Class Six Rhythmix, Harmony Chorus, Dance Team and seventh- and eighth-grade chorus. Project DREAM, which stands for “Dreaming Real Expectations at Malverne,” is a yearlong program that guides students on the path to fulfilling the school’s four main objectives: learn well, stay safe, participate and graduate. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9387 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Samantha St. Juste is an excellent student. In addition to performing well academically, Samantha always exhibits the RICE qualities that the district instills in its students. She shows kindness in the classroom each and every day by helping others with their work and by encouraging her peers to do their best. She is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue School. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9305 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9244 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emmanuel Adeyeye, a graduating senior, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for Fordham University in the fall. After serving four years on the high school’s football team as the defensive end, Emmanuel made his decision to attend Fordham in February. He intends to major in communications. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9246 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Click Here for More Information http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9230 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9223 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9224 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9225 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9226 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Click here for more information http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9156 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9159 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Second grader Molly Matthaei is the Student Council President at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is responsible for many of the fundraisers hosted at the school and has been the top donator in the district’s Relay For Life program the past two years. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9164 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Click Here to View the Budget Information Page http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9157 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the Feb. 12, 2013 meeting of the Malverne Board of Education, the retirement of James Brown, principal of Malverne High School, was unanimously accepted, albeit with regret. Mr. Brown began as the interim principal at the high school in February 2008 and was appointed principal in February 2009. Mr. Brown began his career as a math teacher at Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School in the Roosevelt School District, where he quickly worked his way up to dean of students. He then served as assistant principal and then principal of Dodd Middle School in Freeport, before becoming an interim high school principal for two years in Malverne. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and education from Hofstra University and a Master of Science in educational administration from New York University. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9148 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9149 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Davison Avenue Social Studies Club is participating in the National Geographic Bee for the first time this year. Fifth-grader Conner O’Reilly who won the school-wide bee, recently completed a written examination to determine his state eligibility. As many as 100 of the top scorers on this test in each state will then be eligible to compete in the state bee on April 5. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=9022 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students and their families gathered on the evening of January 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the theme of his famous speech “I Have a Dream…” Each of the schools honored Dr. King’s message of peace and equality through song, dance and skits, which also tied into the districtwide theme of “Dare to Dream.” The evening’s program, hosted this year by Principal Ed Tallon of Davison Avenue Intermediate School, began with a presentation of colors by members of the Lakeview Girl Scouts and an invocation by Reverend Melvin Boone of St. Paul AME Church of Rockville Centre. The tribute included lively performances of songs with inspirational messages from students at Downing and Davison, as well as skits proclaiming “change today” from HTH’s Harmony Chorus, and concluded with a modern dance piece set to the “I Have a Dream” speech by members of the high school’s Black Studies Group. The 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award recipient honorees were Donald Hayes, a Malverne Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS), and Kito Lockwood, coach and student support mentor at the high school. Both of the honorees are prime examples of Dr. King’s ideals of perseverance, dedication and compassion. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8815 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stage actress Janet Dacal, a member of the original Broadway cast of “In the Heights,” paid a visit to Malverne High School to conduct a performance workshop with students, who will be presenting their own production of “In the Heights” on March 6, 8 and 9. She shared her story with students, answered questions and offered feedback on student performances. In addition to singing one of the songs herself, she guided students on how to improve their theater performances and how to really stand out in the business. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8814 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT View the district's latest newsletter http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8790 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8758 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eighth-grade students at Howard T. Herber Middle School recently held their annual Immigration Extravaganza. Students researched immigrants who have come to the U.S. since 1800, and then in small groups displayed their information on a board. The eighth-graders were required to do an in-depth study on the culture of the immigrants and their contributions to the United States. The culture of the immigrants was brought to life by using props, dressing the part and having food from the country of origin. Countries included Italy, Japan, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, El Salvador, South Korea, North Korea, China, Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8674 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Malverne Union Free School District is announcing a Saturday morning program for pre-school children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth, and social development. Instructed by certified elementary teachers, children who will be three or four years of age by December 1, 2013 and are toilet trained are eligible to participate in the program. The program is free for interested Malverne School District residents and will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) on the following seven Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, March 2, March 9, and March 16, 2013. Registration for the program will take place at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) in the main lobby on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 am to 12 noon; and on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm. In order to register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license, mortgage papers/deed (lease agreement with notarized affidavit, if you rent), current utility bill, school tax receipt, updated immunization papers, and the child’s original birth certificate. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8559 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Student council members of the Davison Avenue Intermediate School have partnered with Island Harvest to host a food drive during the months of December and January. Davison Avenue students pitched in by donating nonperishable food items, including canned vegetables, fruits, canned meat, beans, peanut butter, cereals, pasta and powdered milk, as well as specialty items such as baby food and nutritional supplements such as Boost. This food drive will help fill a special need at Island Harvest in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Student council members worked under the supervision of advisors Jeanine Greco and Barbara Kimball. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8311 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8314 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT We would like to commend eighth grader Mya Amaya from Howard T. Herber Middle School who has a 100 average this quarter in ELA, is Editor in Chief of the Newspaper, plays multiple sports and participated in a Nassau Community College Writing Seminar this past summer. Her weighted GPA is 98.08 and she has been excelling in the Science Research program, as well as all of her honors classes. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8307 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT On December 11 the Board of Education approved a modified School Calendar for 2013 in order to make-up the 6 school instructional days that were lost during Hurricane Sandy. 1. Three of the make-up days will be made up during the February vacation. February 19, 20 and 21 will become regular school days for all students and staff members. 2. The time required to make-up the equivalent of three additional days will be accomplished by extending the regular school day schedule. The starting and ending times for each school will be extended by 15 minutes each, for a total of 30 minutes per day. This extended schedule will begin on Monday, January 7, 2013 and end on Friday, March 8, 2013. A revised school schedule will be published by each school principal. Hopefully, no more school days will need to be cancelled for the remainder of the year. However, should it be necessary to make up any “snow days”, it will require the loss of days from the Spring vacation period, starting with April 1 and March 25. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8315 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Complete this survey to have your voice heard regarding the upcoming 2013-14 school budget. Forums are scheduled throughout the year and this survey will provide the basis for discussion at the first one on Wednesday, December 19. Click here to take survey http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8316 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8332 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Student council members in grades K-2 at Malverne School District’s Maurice W. Downing Primary School held a special First Responders Thank You Breakfast to honor those who assisted in the community’s post-hurricane cleanup. Volunteer firemen, Department of Public Works employees and town and village personnel from Malverne, Lynbrook and Lakeview all gathered to be recognized by the area’s youngest. The students showed their appreciation to the first responders by presenting them with personal poems, letters and collages of gratitude, and by singing “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” Breakfast included pastries, bagels, fruit and hot eggs and sausage, most of which was donated by local businesses for the cause. More than 30 first responders were present for the honor. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8061 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senior student-musician Tailah Revels from Malverne High School has been selected to perform in the American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choir. The performance, which will take place in March 2013 in Dallas, Texas, will feature approximately 300 of the nation’s top choral high school students. Tailah, alto II, was chosen based upon a taped audition. This is the first time in Malverne history a student has been chosen for ACDA’s National Honor Choir. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8309 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Pride of Malverne High School Marching Band, former New York State champions, competed at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse the weekend before Hurricane Sandy and most recently placed second out of seven bands in the Small School 2 division. The second-place victory sealed an extensive history of success with the band, who for the past two years have placed first in their class. “Our students perform at championships at such a high level year after year that the name ‘Malverne’ is associated with words such as pride, excellence and tradition,” assistant marching band director Glen Johnson said of the high school ensemble. “They exceeded expectations, did their absolute best and clearly had one of the best performances of the morning. I’m extremely proud of them and cannot wait until next year!” Other band highlights from the 2012-13 season include: • Placing first in their class at all regular season competitions – Brentwood, Copiague, Arlington, Walt Whitman and Mineola. • Hosting their first-ever home competition this year on Sept. 30, 2012. Twelve bands, including Malverne, performed that day. • Coming in second place out of seven bands in the Small School 2 class with a score of 83.10, only .25 points out of first place. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8308 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Malverne School District is proud to report that over the past three years, the district has substantially improved the operation and management of its business office according to the opinion of its external auditors, RS Abrams & Co. The Malverne School District has also established a positive financial position, enabling it to earn a AA3 Moody’s rating, which raises the district’s credit score and gives it a much more attractive interest rate for loans. In fact, when borrowing the money for the recent bond referendum, the interest rate was so much better than anticipated that it will result in a $1.67 million savings for taxpayers over the life of the bond. The district has also achieved increased transparency in all of its financial documents, earning Malverne a “No Significant Deficiencies” classification during their annual audit. Only three minor recommendations were noted on this audit, a significant improvement by comparison with past audit reports. Based upon the audit, Malverne’s external auditors, R.S. Abrams, did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over final reporting considered to be material weakness. At the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 9, 2012, R.S. Abrams publicly recognized the district’s improvement financial position. “The district is currently in a better financial position than many other districts on Long Island,” the representative stated. The auditor further commented upon the effectiveness of the business office, under the leadership of Thomas McDaid, Jr. Esq. during the last three years. A copy of Malverne’s audit report can be found on the district’s website at www.malverne.k12.ny.us. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=8330 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Suspendisse eget orci sollicitudin justo commodo facilisis. Phasellus ac ante nulla, non feugiat magna. Aenean interdum ante non erat dictum feugiat. Ut fringilla ultricies nisl, id ornare eros laoreet vitae. Ut ac tincidunt neque. Cras sit amet quam erat, non facilisis mauris. Etiam sodales enim id turpis sodales gravida cursus enim dignissim. Nunc imperdiet sapien ac mauris dapibus non volutpat dolor vulputate. Aliquam sit amet sapien lectus. Curabitur ultricies libero vitae nunc molestie vitae consectetur dui tempus. Maecenas hendrerit dictum orci, at congue lorem adipiscing et. http://www.malverne.k12.ny.us/News/Story.aspx?id=7475 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT