Staten Island Federation of PTAs presents college scholarships
The Staten Island Federation of PTAs presented $32,000 in college scholarships to graduating public high school seniors. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Federation of PTAs this week awarded...
View ArticleNYS's free college tuition program signing up students: Have you applied?
New York State has begun accepting applications for its new tuition-free college program. . STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- High school seniors, we know it's a busy time, what with proms, exams, and...
View ArticleFormer Staten Island principal set to take over as CSA union president
Mark Cannizzaro will be the next president of CSA, the union presenting principals and in city public schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Former Staten Island principal Mark Cannizzaro is poised to take...
View ArticleProm 2017: CSI High School parties in New Jersey mansion
CSI High School seniors celebrated their prom like a bunch of ballers inside a New Jersey mansion STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- CSI High School of International Studies seniors celebrated their prom like a...
View ArticleStaten Island's St. Charles School gets $22K donation from Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop presented a check for just under $22K to Staten Island's St. Charles School, through its A+ School Rewards Program. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Stop & Shop presented a check for just...
View ArticleState reducing number of days for standardized testing
The state is reducing the number of days that students have to take standardized exams in reading and math from three to two. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The state Board of Regents voted Monday to reduce...
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Hungerford School in the running for $25K award; you can help
Staten Island's Hungerford School is one of the semi-finalists for the $25K Elizabeth Rohatyn Award Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Richard H. Hungerford School, a special education school...
View ArticleDOE's first Staten Island Student Soap Box Derby set for Sunday
The Department of Education is sponsoring the first Staten Island Student Soap Box Derby Sunday. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You will not hear "start your engines" at the Petrides School campus Sunday, but...
View ArticleWatch: Tottenville High School students cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Watch video of students at Staten Island's Tottenville High School cover the Queen classic "Bohemian Rhapsody". Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When Tottenville High School concert choir members...
View Article10 Staten Island schools with deep roots in the community
10 Staten Island schools with a rich history.
View ArticleStaten Island students release trout grown in their class
Science students at PS 57 recently traveled upstate to release the trout they'd been growing in their classrooms since October STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The trout are swimming upstream again, thanks to a...
View ArticleCollege of Staten Island opens new St. George site
CSI returns to its roots in St. George: The college's predecessor institutions both resided on Stuyvesant Place STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The College of Staten Island (CSI) is going back to its roots on...
View ArticleLocal barbers treat PS 57 graduates to free haircuts
The Clifton school partnered with Power Center Church and Pastor Al Cancela to have barbers give haircuts to fifth-grade boys STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- They're too young for a shave, but not too young...
View ArticleCuomo: Legislators 'derelict' on mayoral control of schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasts state Legislators for leaving Albany without renewing mayoral control of city schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has threatened to call a special session of the...
View ArticleDOE to launch 2017 free summer meals program: Breakfast, lunch for anyone...
The city will kick off its free summer meals program June 29, offering breakfast and lunch for persons under 18. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When school is out, free summer meals are in. The city's 2017...
View ArticleTeachers get trained to help bring civics education back to the schools
Staten Island Borough President James Oddo joined with members of the Department of Education Friday to host a civics education workshop for teachers. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Borough President James...
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Street corner outside Staten Island school is named for late principal
A street near Staten Island's PS 44 was renamed in honor of the school's late principal, Rhonda Whitfield. Rhonda Whitfield STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Whenever students, parents and neighborhood...
View ArticleMore Staten Island high school grads applied to CUNY for free
More Staten Island high school seniors took advantage of a Department of Education program that waives CUNY admission fees. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More Staten Island public high school graduates took...
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Students raise funds for teen with rare skin disease
Students at Staten Island's Gaynor McCown High School reached out to John Hudson Dilgen, who has a rare skin disease Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In the last few weeks of the school year, when...
View Article2 long-time Staten Island high school principals stepping down
2 Staten Island high school principals are stepping down. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Two veteran Staten Island educators, Susan Wagner High School Principal Gary Giordano and Port Richmond High School...
View ArticleCity serving free breakfast and lunch for kids under 18
The city has started serving up free breakfast and lunch to children and teens under 18. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When school is out, free summer meals are in. Children 18 and under can get free...
View ArticleChildren's fitness day planned for Ocean Breeze Track facility
Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Mid-Island) will host a day of track and field events July 6 for Staten Island children. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Mid-Island) will host a day...
View ArticleWatch: I.S. 75 admin team takes pie in the face for charity
Watch I.S. 75 students stick it to the school administrative team with a pie in the face. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Paulo Intermediate School (I.S. 75) students got an early start on summer,...
View ArticleCharter school for dyslexic students passes first Albany hurdle
Bridge Preparatory Charter School, the long-envisioned Staten Island school for dyslexic children, has cleared its first Albany hurdle. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Bridge Preparatory Charter School for...
View ArticleCastorina secures funds for air conditioning at Tottenville HS
Assemblyman Ron Castorina (R-South Shore) has secured $13,000 in state capital funding for Tottenville High School. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Ron Castorina (R-South Shore) announced he has...
View ArticleGov. Cuomo bans e-cigarettes from NYS public schools
Gov. Cuomo has signed a bill banning the use of e- cigarettes on all public and private school grounds in New York State. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation banning...
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Blind Staten Island mom gets help with daughter's pre-K placement
A blind Staten Island mother is getting help with her daughter's pre-K placement, after she took the city to task. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A blind Staten Island mother is getting help with...
View ArticleCurtis, Port Richmond high schools added to city's 'College Access for All'...
Students at both Curtis and Port Richmond high school will get extra help to attend college as a city program is expands. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Students at both Curtis and Port Richmond high school...
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Blind mom pushes to have DOE materials available in braille
A blind Staten Island mother wonders why Department of Education materials are not available in braille or large print. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Department of Education's application for...
View ArticleGreen Charter School gets Albany green light to move forward
The long-proposed Staten Island Green Charter School has gotten the green light from Albany to proceed with its plans. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The long-proposed Staten Island Green Charter School has...
View ArticleDonald Spiro dies; was Wagner College alumnus, trustee, major benefactor
Donald Spiro, a Wagner College alumnus who served as a trustee and was one of the college's largest benefactors, has died. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Donald Spiro, a Wagner College alumnus who served as a...
View ArticleTrump donates quarterly salary to education
President Donald Trump has donated his second-quarter salary to the federal Department of Education. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- President Donald Trump has donated his second-quarter salary to the federal...
View ArticleMemorial service set for financier Donald Spiro, 91, Wagner College trustee
A memorial service will take place Thursday for Wagner College alumnus Dr. Donald W. Spiro. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A memorial service will take place Thursday for Wagner College alumnus Dr. Donald W....
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Wagner College named one of America's top schools by Princeton Review
Wagner College has been named one of America's best colleges in the Princeton Review's 2018 "Best 382 Colleges" guide. Wagner College has been named one of America's best colleges in the Princeton...
View ArticleDonovan honors students behind Staten Island's award-winning solar car
Rep. Dan Donovan (R-S.I.) honored the high school students behind Staten Island's award-winning solar car STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island) presented 19 ambitious Staten Island...
View ArticleDebi Rose seeks 'community school' status for Dreyfus Intermediate
Councilwoman Debi Rose wants to see Dreyfus Intermediate School designated one of the city's "community schools". STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- City Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) is calling upon the...
View ArticleMore 'Community Schools' on the way for Staten Island
Three more Staten Island schools, including troubled Dreyfus Intermediate (I.S. 49) will get "Community School" status. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Three more Staten Island schools, including troubled...
View ArticleA partnership to bring resources to troubled Dreyfus Intermediate
The school was named one of only two "persistently dangerous" schools in the five boroughs by state officials. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island will partner with the...
View ArticleNYPD to hold job fair to hire school crossing guards
The NYPD is holding a job fair Monday to hire school crossing guards. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders looking for part-time employment may want to consider becoming a school crossing guard....
View ArticleReport details homeless students in Staten Island schools
A new report on homeless students in city schools identified more than 2,700 homeless students in Staten Island schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A new report on homeless students in city schools has...
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NYC students continue gains in reading and math scores
New York City public school students continued to make gains on state English and math exams this year, Staten Island mom Simeka Taylor, who has two students enrolled in PS 21, Elm Park, tells the...
View ArticleBlind Staten Island mom wins appeal to get daughter pre-K seat close to home
"It will be a transition for both of us, but at least it will be an accessible one as a disabled parent." STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Four-year-old Nuala Bonner finally got the "Rusty Rivets" book bag and...
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Hugs, kisses and a view: Move-in day for Wagner College
Members of the Wagner College Class of 2021 arrived on the Staten Island campus Thursday to begin their four-year college experience. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There were smiles, hugs, and a...
View ArticleFunding inequity: Study finds local charter schools get less $$ per student
Staten Island charter school students receive $4,657 less per pupil than the city's district average amount, the report says STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Charter schools in New York City receive almost...
View ArticleStudents learn Staten Island history in 'Amazing Race' through borough
Students learned about Staten Island history by participating in the borough version of the 'Amazing Race' Wednesday. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island's version of TV's "Amazing Race" kicked off...
View ArticleHere's the school calendar for 2017-2018
Thursday, Sept. 7, is the first full day of classes for Staten Island public and Catholic school students STATEN ISLAND, N.Y -- For those parents who just can't wait until the kids go back to school,...
View ArticleCheck out these 9 vintage back-to-school ads we liked
You know the time is growing near when you start to see back-to-school ads and commercials popping up.
View Article8 Staten Island schools to open with new principals for 2017-2018
Eight schools on Staten Island will open their doors Sept. 7 with new principals in charge. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eight schools on Staten Island will open their doors Sept. 7 with new principals in...
View ArticleNYC public schools to open Thursday with free lunch for all
When students return to class, they will find something new on the menu: Free lunch STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When students return to class Thursday, they will find something new on the menu: Free lunch...
View Article10 old-school Staten Island photos from the first day of classes
As the new school year gets underway, here's a look back at some of our favorite back-to-school shots
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