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The Uniondale UFSD held its fourth annual elementary debate tournament at Uniondale HS on May 23, 2022. The event was hosted by the district's partner, The American Debate League and was sponsored by NYS Assembly Member Taylor Darling. Debate teams from the five elementary schools competed in two preliminary rounds to determine which two schools would compete for the championship. The debate topic of the evening were the pros and cons of social media usage by students. The awards ceremony included recognition of the top 10 speakers, and the top teams and schools. The championship round between California Avenue School and Grand Avenue School took place on stage in the UHS auditorium. The championship round was won by Grand Avenue School.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Grand Avenue School recently celebrated Earth Day with a week filled with fun themes and activities. Each day, a new Earth Day-related theme was followed, such as “Turn Out the Lights Tuesday,” where scholars and staff wore bright colors and shades to light up the building without electricity. Each morning would begin with instructing Grand Avenue scholars on habits to conserve, protect and care for the environment to preserve our planet.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Smith Street School recently held its second annual Spring Hootenanny. Titled “A Gathering with Special Musical Performances,” the band, orchestra and chorus scholars performed outside in Smith Street School’s circular driveway. The event was open to families and friends of the performing scholars. The scholar-musicians performed from 9:15 am to 10:30 am.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s environmental club recently held a tree planting event, part of the club’s sustainability initiative to offset the carbon footprint of Uniondale High School by planting trees around the school’s campus and community. Saplings were available for purchase by the public for $5. There was also the option to donate directly to the club to go towards their future events. Planted trees included Red Maple, Eastern Redbud and Crab Apple.

Uniondale Union Free School District’s Northern Parkway School has been named an I-Ready Super School for its students’, teachers’ and administrators’ hard work during the March Madness I-Ready Challenge. Curriculum Associates recognized Northern Parkway as one of the top three schools on Long Island to compete in the academic online challenge. Over the course of five weeks, Northern Parkway scholars put their reading and math skills to the test, competing against other classes in their school and ultimately becoming one of the top three most engaged schools on Long Island.