MALVERNE

We are proud to shine a light on two amazing summer programs taking place right now at Malverne High School!
Students from HTH Middle School are engaged in a two-week Summer Coding Club where they are learning the fundamentals of coding using the Scratch and Python platforms. With Ms. Iannaci's guidance, the students are developing crucial skills like problem-solving, logical thinking and creativity, that are essential for future success, and having fun too!
In the high school library, 1st and 2nd graders from Downing are developing a love of reading with librarian Ms. Bowman. The students are exploring the world through books and even have passports to prove it! In addition to reading, doing art projects and playing "Lion Says," they are also taking field trips to local libraries.
Next week, Davison students will be joining Ms. Bowman in the library for this special summer program that is sure to thrill and inspire.

This year, Malverne High School had two Gold Winners in the annual NAACP Act-So Photography Competition!

Darius Inswood and Isabella Thames both earned highest marks for their original photography series in the juried competition, and will go on to compete in the Nationals this month in Charlotte, NC.

Good luck Darius and Isabella!

Congratulations to our smart, courageous and talented 2nd graders who became Downing graduates during a Moving Up ceremony in front of family and friends on Thursday morning. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you all in the fall when you will officially join the Davison Avenue family!

Congratulations to our Davison 5th grade graduates who celebrated with family and friends today and will be making the big step up in the fall as 6th graders at Howard T. Herber Middle School! The Moving Up ceremony was filled with smiles, laughs and emotion as the students shared their favorite memories from Davison and looked forward to a new school year in a new school! The district is proud celebrate our amazing DAV scholars and wish you an amazing summer fulled with sun and fun! We'll see you in September and can't wait to see what's in store for the outstanding Class of 2032!

Our Herber 8th graders are Moving Up and across the street! Last night, they were joined by family and friends as they celebrated the end of middle school and looked forward to joining the high school family in the fall as fabulous Freshmen!!! We are so proud of these amazing students!

The Davison Avenue Ambassadors took their leadership to the next level by creating "From Your Kitchen to Ours: Davison’s Global Kitchen," a digital cookbook celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our school community. Each recipe told a story, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the traditions and kitchens of our Davison families. With love, dedication and a mission to give back, the Ambassadors sold 53 cookbooks, raising $260 with 100% of the proceeds donated to No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. Through this project, the Ambassadors showed that when you mix culture, community and compassion, you get something truly powerful… and delicious.

Congratulations to Malverne High School Virtual Enterprise class on an incredibly successful year! Their company, "MyGrowth," finished the year as a Gold rated business in the VE Circles of Excellence. Only 29 Schools across the country achieved this award! The Circles of Excellence is a composite method to identify the top firms in the VE program by measuring engagement and achievement of targeted initiatives throughout the year. Some other accomplishments "MyGrowth" earned this year include: Gold Medals for Best Booth Design and Best Sales Pitch at the NY State Trade Show & Business Plan Competition Silver Medal for Professionalism at the Lynbrook Trade Show Honorable Mention (Top 29%) at the NY State E-Commerce Website Competition Top 30% in the NYS-VE Finance Competition Top 25% in the National Elevator Pitch Competition Top 42% in the National E-Commerce Website competition We are so proud of the entire VE team for these well-deserved accomplishments and thankful to Mr. Young for his guidance and support throughout the year. These students are learning business through real-world experience, gaining leadership skills that will enable them to excel in the future. We look forward to see what innovative ideas next year's VE class brings to the table!

Malverne School District is thrilled to share exciting news about the amazing fundraising efforts that took place at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Thanks to the generosity, hard work and spirit of the entire school community throughout the year, Downing raised $6,362 to the Ronald McDonald House. This brings their grand total donated to RMDH since 2017 to over $50,000! This money was raised through holiday sales, coin challenges, afterschool paint classes and ice cream Fridays. Students were inspired and engaged while collectively working together for this great cause. We are proud that our Downing team is helping this outstanding organization continue their mission of providing comfort, care, and support to families with children facing serious medical challenges. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and compassion of our students, families and staff. The kindness and community spirit are truly breathtaking.

Congratulations to our mighty MHS underclassmen who were celebrated last week with awards for their academic success, athletic accomplishments and perfect attendance!

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025–2026 Davison Avenue Ambassadors! This exceptional group of student leaders was carefully selected for their character, enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference in our school community. As Ambassadors, they will represent Davison Avenue with pride, support school initiatives and model leadership both in and out of the classroom. We look forward to all the meaningful work ahead and are excited to support their growth throughout the year. Congratulations to the new Ambassadors! We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish!

On June16, the AP African Studies students from Malverne High School visited Downing to share their Juneteenth presentations and read some of their favorite books to the students. The younger students were thrilled to host these special guests at their school and many of the high school students were excited to reconnect with their elementary school roots and spend some time with their former teachers. Overall, it was an amazing opportunity for a shared experience across grade levels that offered thoughtful and engaging conversations about this historic milestone in Black history.

Congratulations to Downing first graders James Montiel Morales and Jack Chen and second graders Moana Alexis and Nathaniel Green who were recognized by the NAACP Lakeview Branch for having perfect attendance for the 2024-25 school year!

Malverne pride and the spirit of freedom was in the air as our community joined together for our fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee!!! We are so proud of our students from throughout the district who participated in the celebration and helped share the Juneteenth story through music and dance. Thank you to the Malverne community for coming out to celebrate with us. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to organize this special event and to all the food and craft vendors who brought beautiful items and delicious food for our attendees to enjoy.

Congratulations to the Malverne High School Select Choir who brought home three awards from the Music in the Parks Festival, which took place at Busch Garden in Williamsburg, VA. The Select Choir won first place in the high school division, as well as first place for overall choir. In addition, Tatiyana Forbes Smith won Best Soloist for her interpretation of the lyrics using American Sign Language. Conducting this year’s award-winning festival performances were students Michael Lawless and Kaiden Ulysse. During the competition, the Select Choir received a score of 96.7, which represents the highest score earned in Malverne High School history. The district is proud to recognize the Select Choir students who are so deserving of these honors and serve as musical ambassadors for our incredible music program. We are also grateful to our outstanding music educators who are dedicated to bringing out the best in our students.

Congratulations to Malverne High School Class of 2025 valedictorian Selin Mutlu and salutatorian Olivia Brown who were honored last week by the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents during its annual Celebrating Excellence Breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on their fantastic Fashion Fusion fundraiser that lit up the MPAC stage last Thursday!

More great news from the Malverne High School photo studio! Three of Ms. Minor's students were recently accepted to the Photographic Society Association's 2025 Youth Showcase National Juried Contest! Michael Tapiador, Amber Riedel and Jason Diaz were each accepted into the national contest. In addition, Jason received an honorable mention that came with a cash prize! Congratulations Michael, Amber and Jason on this exciting and well-deserved recognition!

Thank you, Malverne High School! You showed up, exercised your civic duty, and the votes are in. Congratulations to all the nominees for stepping up to lead and represent your peers. We’re proud to announce that your 2025–2026 student ex-officio school board member is Danielle Johnson, and the alternate member is Melanie Clement.

The district congratulates senior Isabella Thames on being selected to have artwork displayed at the prestigious “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum” art exhibition. Isabella’s digital image, "Epiphany," was chosen by a juried panel of artists from among over 400 other Long Island student entries. Her photograph will be on display at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington through May 25. In addition, Isabella's artwork was also selected for an extended showing at Mitchells Boutique in Huntington from May 28 through June 22. Only 16 of the works from the “Long Island’s Best” art show were chosen for this extended exhibit. The district is proud to recognize Isabella and we are thrilled that the Malverne High School photo department, headed by teacher Ms. Savas-Minor, will be represented at such a distinguished venue for art.

Congratulations to Howard T. Herber Middle School science teacher Shannon Kelly who was presented with the SAAWA Distinguished Teacher Award for her outstanding dedication and service in the field of STEM education. This prestigious award is presented annually to an educator who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to inspiring and empowering students, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Thank you, Ms. Kelly, for your dedication to Malverne students!