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June 24, 2010 Wickey Wins Spelling Bee Championship at Washington School
An exciting afternoon played out on the Washington Primary School stage last week as second graders vied in the 2010 spelling bee contest. In the end, Anna Wickey was crowned champion after she correctly spelled the word “business.”...full story>>
May 27, 2010 New Garden Growing at Washington School
A new garden filled with vegetable and herb plants and flowers is growing in the open courtyard area at Washington Primary School. Students can’t wait to see how it developsover the next five weeks before they head home for a two-month summer vacation....full story>>
March 26, 2010 Experiment Captivates Washington School Second Graders
This is the year of the science fair in the Huntington School District as elementary school level students completed projects individually, in small groups or even as a class. The youngsters loved it and learned a lot, too...full story>>
March 24, 2010 Polar Animal Dioramas at Washington School
Science study has been stepped up this year in the Huntington School District, with students working independently and in small groups on projects in all six elementary buildings. The youngsters have had fun while learning a range of new concepts. Parents have turned out to view classroom projects and have been impressed...full story>>
March 22, 2010 Gardening Club Organizes at Washington School
A new gardening club is being organized at Washington Primary School. The group, which held its first meeting this week, is looking for student and adult members...full story>>
March 11, 2010 Blizzard Threat Can’t Stop Family Night
Washington Primary School bilingual teachers Maria Lanzot and Wendy Bonilla spent hours arranging and preparing for simultaneous “family night” meetings and activities. Despite the sessions being held just hours before the start of a forecasted blizzard, turnout was encouraging and participants enjoyed a good deal of fun...full story>>
February 25, 2010 Washington Students Spring into Action
Third graders in Washington Primary School teacher Debbie Quiles’ class are taking their studies on local governments and the services they provide to a new level by advocating for the installation of a traffic signal at Whitson Road and Park Avenue in Huntington Station...full story>>
Previous Headlines
- December 15, 2009 Legendary Environmentalist Visits Washington School
- November 25, 2009 Washington Students Donate Thanksgiving Food
- November 23, 2009 Washington School Book Swap Goes Over Big
- October 29, 2009 Learning about Emergencies at Washington School
- September 30, 2009 National Hispanic-American Read-In at Washington School
- September 18, 2009 Washington School Pays Tribute to Firefighter
- August 6, 2009 Huntington Principals Recharge their Batteries