Davison’s Got Spirit

In honor of this year’s homecoming theme of Music Through the Ages, students and staff at Davison Avenue dressed up in retro fashion for spirit week. A popular song from each of the decades played over the loud speaker each day as the... (more)

Kindergarten Discoveries

Kindergarten at MWD is all about learning and discovering new things. Students in Mrs. Monahan’s class have been learning about their class pet – a hermit crab – and enjoying their observation of its sight, sound and feel. (more)

Falling for Math

Fall is in full force at Downing! Students throughout the school have been using the vibrant fall colors and festive decorations as learning opportunities. As an example, students in Mrs. Smyth’s kindergarten class tested whether apples... (more)

Commended Students

Congratulations to Halle Akaeze and Conner O’Reilly who have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 34,000 students nationwide are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.... (more)

Teachers Granted Tenure

At the Sept. 10 Board of Education meeting, eight teachers throughout the district were honored for tenure. An important milestone for any educator, it marks a teacher’s commitment to the district and the total success of its students.... (more)

Celebrating Staff Success

A tradition in Malverne, Superintendent’s Conference Day concluded with celebratory remarks and recognition of teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments. Just as the district itself had much to... (more)

First Day Smiles

In case you missed it, here is a look at some of the first day fun across the district. Welcome back! (more)

Superintendent Announces Retirement

After 13 years with the district, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund has announced his intent to retire at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Hunderfund is leaving Malverne with nearly 50 years of experience as an... (more)

Readers Perform The Little Mermaid

Camp Read-a-Lot’s Camp Challenge is celebrating another year for first- through fifth-graders. The program, which strives to keep students engaged in reading throughout the summer months, was set to a Little Mermaid theme this year. To... (more)