My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fourth Annual Backpack Distribution. Please see the flyer for more details.
Endless Possibilities Await!
As we kick off a brand-new school year, we’re keeping student voice and student-centered learning at the heart of everything we do!
Hear directly from our Student Board Member as they share an inspiring "Welcome Back" message for all of our scholars, families, and staff. Together, let’s make this year one filled with curiosity, growth, and #EndlessPossibilities!
Play Video Here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NggZUj-eA6mnoP_NrFS_F6H15073tQhy/view?usp=sharing
Greetings Uniondale!
Please join us on Saturday, August 22nd for our annual My Brother's Keeper backpack giveaway! Backpacks with supplies will be given away for free from 9 am to 12 pm at Turtle Hook and at Lawrence Road middle schools. You can choose the most convenient location for you to attend. There will be supplies for both elementary and secondary students as well as an opportunity for voter registration! We look forward to seeing you this Saturday morning!
Greetings Uniondale!
Please join us on Saturday, August 22nd for our annual My Brother's Keeper backpack giveaway! Backpacks with supplies will be given away for free from 9 am to 12 pm at Turtle Hook and at Lawrence Road middle schools. You can choose the most convenient location for you to attend. There will be supplies for both elementary and secondary students as well as an opportunity for voter registration! We look forward to seeing you this Saturday morning!
Walnut Street families are invited to drop off their child’s school supplies before the first day of school!
🗓️ Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
🗓️ Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, August 27th
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Please place all supplies in a large plastic bag labeled with your child’s name and grade.💚💛
A brand-new school year is almost here, and we are so excited to welcome our students and families back! 🐾📚✏️
We can’t wait to see everyone on Tuesday, September 1st as we begin another amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together!
Get ready for an incredible year! 💚💛
This summer, our Principal, Kevin Bracht, and teacher, Marina Philippe, represented Walnut Street Elementary School at the NAESP National School Leaders Conference in Orlando, Florida! 🎤✈️
They had the incredible opportunity to share Walnut Street’s transformative Attendance Action Plan with school leaders from across the country, showcasing the innovative work happening right here in our school community. 📚⭐
We are so proud of Mr. Bracht and Ms. Philippe for representing Walnut Street Elementary School on the national stage and sharing our commitment to helping every student succeed—because every day counts! 💚💛
We are excited to invite you to our **Early Childhood Jamboree**! 🎉
📅 **Thursday, August 20, 2026**
⏰ **9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.**
📍 **Cornelius Court**
This special event is a wonderful opportunity for our rising Pre-K and Kindergarten students and their families to connect with their new school community! 🏫✨
Families will have the chance to:
👋 Meet school administrators and teachers
🤝 Connect with the PTA
📱 Learn about school communication platforms
📚 Receive information about orientations and upcoming school events
🎒 Get excited for the start of a brand-new school year!
We look forward to welcoming our newest students and families and helping them kick off an amazing journey! 💙🍎✨
#EarlyChildhoodJamboree #RisingPreK #RisingKindergarten #BackToSchool #WelcomeToOurSchools #SchoolCommunity #FutureStudents
Empowering Young Minds Through Literacy! 🎓✨
This summer, our My Brother's Keeper (MBK) program is taking on the summer reading slide and helping our scholars reach grade-level reading goals by 3rd grade!
Watch as our young scholars dive into new adventures, discover great books, and keep their minds active all summer long!
Please register using the form below by tomorrow at 4:00 PM and we will call you to confirm your appointment time.
Car Seat Check - VAN NESS FIRE STATION, 154 UNIONDALE AVENUE, UNIONDALE NY, 11553 – Prefilled form
Proper car seat installation is one of the most effective ways to protect children in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
Legislator Nicks encourages all residents with infants, toddlers and young children to take advantage of this community resource. Please share this notice with your neighbors, family members, and friends who may benefit.
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🎓 **5th Grade Graduation Livestream**
Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to celebrate with us online. Click the link below to watch the Walnut Street School 5th Grade Graduation livestream and join us as we honor the Class of 2026.
📺 Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Xr90o7D0HhQ
Link also posted under Student/Parent Links.
We look forward to sharing this special milestone with our students, families, and community.
Feel free to replace the graduation year and livestream link as needed.
Our District Writing Celebration brought together over 100 incredible student writers—from elementary all the way through high school—to share their original works with peers, families, and community members.
Beyond showcasing our students' talent, we also took a moment to celebrate our very own published authors among both our student body and dedicated staff. 🌟
A huge thank you to the phenomenal Renee Daniel Flagler, an award-winning author and nationally recognized speaker, for joining us and sharing such inspiring words with our brilliant young writers. Your impact will undoubtedly fuel their creativity for a long time to come!
The Board of Education recently honored these dedicated professionals for their collective years of passion, leadership, and hard work. We are profoundly grateful for the lasting impact they’ve made on generations of students, families, and our entire community.
Thank you for your service, and congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! 🎉 #ThankYou #DistrictPride #HappyRetirement #ClassOf2026
The Results are in- New Mathletes Champions Announced! This week Uniondale recently held its Elementary Mathletes Awards, and the excitement was in the room. Huge congratulations to all of the outstanding math competitors for giving it your absolute all over the course of this competition. Your dedication, focus, and sharp problem-solving skills inspire us all!
A special shoutout to this year's top-performing schools:
🥇 1st Place: Northern Parkway Elementary School
🥈 2nd Place: Walnut Street Elementary School
🥉 3rd Place: Grand Avenue Elementary School
Of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible leadership. A massive THANK YOU to all of our amazing mathlete coaches for shepherding our students through another amazing year!
#UniondalePride #Mathletes #STEM #ElementaryMath #ProudCommunity #FutureLeaders #MathIsFun
Uniondale’s My Sister’s Keeper recently hosted its beautiful end-of-year luncheon, and the energy in the room was nothing short of inspiring. We were incredibly honored to welcome back Uniondale HS alumna Judge Tricia Ferrell as our keynote speaker. Her inspirational remarks reminded everyone of the power of resilience, dedication, and community. MSK also honored our graduating seniors. We celebrated their achievements, their growth, and the bright futures ahead of them.
My Sister's Keeper thrives because of the village behind it. A special thank you went out to all the wonderful supporters, mentors, and staff who invest their time and heart into empowering these young women.
Elementary Academic & Summer Arts Academy
Join us for Uniondale’s District-Wide Young Author’s Celebration on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 PM in the UHS Little Theater as we celebrate the incredible voices and talents of our student and staff writers across the district!
All students and families are welcome. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
