The Bulldog Blast January 2026

In association with the PFA (Parent Faculty Association), Heights, East Hills, and Harbor Hill elementary schools brought reading to life with Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) Week, featuring a playful monster theme and daily activities designed to inspire a love of reading among students. Students participated in creative, literacy-focused activities that encouraged imagination, storytelling and family engagement. On Friday, January 9th, administrators from across the district visited classrooms at Heights to be mystery readers for the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson.

On Wednesday, January 14th, East Hills students were treated to a visit from mystery readers who read aloud the book, A Bad Case of the Almost, by Janet Sumner Johnson. Among the administrators participating in the read-alouds were Superintendent Allison Brown, and Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Michael Goldspiel.

Harbor Hill Elementary School will celebrate the love of reading with their students on National Read Across America Day in March.

Roslyn Union Free School District is proud to announce that Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, President of the Roslyn School District Board of Education, has been named a 2026 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award honoree, recognizing her outstanding commitment to public education and service to students across Nassau County.

Ms. Waxman Ben-Levy will be honored at the 19th Annual Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards Gala on April 22, 2026, alongside fifteen other distinguished educational leaders, organizations, and advocates from across the region.

The Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards celebrate individuals who exemplify leadership, collaboration, and dedication to student success. Since its inception, the program has recognized more than 240 honorees who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to education.

A devoted advocate for public education, Ms. Waxman Ben-Levy has served the Roslyn community as a trustee and officer on the Board of Education since 2005 and as Board President since 2010. In her role, she works closely with fellow trustees, the superintendent, district leadership, educators, and families to advance the district’s mission and proud tradition of “Excellence. Elevated.”

“I am deeply honored to be recognized by Nassau BOCES alongside so many dedicated education leaders,” said Ms. Waxman Ben-Levy. “This award reflects the collective work of my fellow board members, our superintendent, district leadership, educators, and families who share a deep commitment to public education. Serving the Roslyn community is a privilege, and we make every minute count. We are always moving forward to give our students cutting edge tools and opportunities that are engaging and inspiring.”

Heights Elementary School paid tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its annual Peace March on Friday, January 16, 2026. Students proudly carried hand-crafted messages of peace through the hallways before assembling in the gymnasium for a meaningful program. The assembly featured student songs and reflections centered on Dr. King’s enduring call for equality, kindness, and unity, offering a thoughtful reminder of his lasting impact on communities around the world.

Heights turned up the fun on January 15, 2026, celebrating the 80th day of school with an energetic nod to the 1980s. Students dressed in neon colors and 80's accessories, setting the tone for a day that was all about fun and flair.

Students in Ms. Hintermeister’s class and Mrs. Palladino’s class came together for a meaningful learning experience inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Paired up as buddy partners, the students explored Dr. King’s life and his powerful dreams for a better future.

After learning about his message, each partnership created and shared their own dreams for the future. The ideas were thoughtful, positive, hopeful, and bright—reflecting both the lessons learned and the students’ optimism for the world around them.

Students in Roslyn Middle School’s business class went back in time to recreate the famous blind taste test between Coke, Pepsi, and RC Cola. Before the experiment began, nearly 90 percent of the class confidently declared Coke as their favorite soda. But opinions shifted once the labels were removed, with 75 percent of students choosing either Pepsi or RC Cola instead of Coke. The results sparked laughter, debate, and a clear lesson; marketing matters, and sometimes what we think we like isn’t what we actually prefer.

Students in Mr. Sawicki and Mr. Schmitt’s Medical Detectives classes had the opportunity to put their skills to the test as RMS teachers and administrators joined their classes as medical patients. Each teacher was asked to role play as a patient with a particular disease and students acted as medical professionals, interviewing patients and analyzing patient data to help diagnose the disease. Ultimately, every student had the chance to obtain the information needed to diagnose and then present their findings to their classmates and defend their diagnoses.

Roslyn High School senior Serena Wu has been named a Newsday Long Island Scholar-Artist for the 2025–2026 school year following a highly competitive audition process in piano.

Serena is one of only twenty students selected from across Long Island, a distinction that recognizes the region’s most accomplished high school artists and represents the highest level of artistic achievement among student musicians.

Roslyn High School is proud to announce that students Tessla Chan, Olivia Jacobson, Serin Jo, and Matthew Lin have been selected as Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholars, placing them among the top 300 young scientists in the nation.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) — The oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors in the United States— recognizes outstanding independent research and exceptional promise in STEM fields. Each scholar receives a $2,000 award, and Roslyn High School will also receive $2,000 for each scholar in recognition of the school’s support and commitment to scientific education. STS Scholars represent the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers whose work could shape the future of science and technology.

Jodie Grandelli, a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), Orientation and Mobility specialist, and Wilson Just Words program instructor at Roslyn School District, presented at the New York State Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired annual conference on November 4, 2025, in Saratoga Springs.

Her recent workshop aimed to equip educators, specialists, and support staff with practical strategies for adapting math and science materials for students who are blind or visually impaired. Using real classroom examples, Ms. Grandelli demonstrated how tactile graphics, auditory tools, assistive technology, and creative collaboration with classroom teachers can make STEM concepts meaningful and accessible.

Congratulations to Roslyn junior Logan Brooks of the Varsity Girls Gymnastics team on an outstanding performance at the10th Annual Cartwheel for a Cure Meet, held Saturday at Cold Spring Harbor. Logan captured 1st place on Vault with a score of 8.75, earned 3rd place on Bars, and finished 5th in the morning session and 7th overall across both the morning and afternoon sessions in the All-Around competition.

Registration for the 2026 Spring Adult Education Program will open on February 9th to all residents of the Roslyn, Herricks, and East Williston school districts. There are a lot of new classes this semester, including cooking demonstrations, paper quilling, watercolor painting, Bollywood dance, crafting and more! Many classes begin the first week of March. Catalogs are currently on their way to the community, but you can also access it digitally on our website using the link below. Registration is by mail, fax, or online only. Click here for the Adult Education website page.

World-class color guard returns to Long Island as the Roslyn High School Colorguard and Roslyn Band Fans host the third annual Celebration of Color indoor showcase on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Pratt Recreational Center at LIU Post.

The non-competitive event will include over 150 performers from 11 Long Island high schools and select tri-state area groups, offering audiences an evening of pageantry, dance, and theatrical performance. The Roslyn High School Colorguard will premiere their 2026 show, The DuChamp Variations.

Proceeds will support the Roslyn Colorguard’s 2026 competitive season, culminating in the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Food, souvenirs, and raffles will be available.

Event Highlights

• Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

• Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performances begin at 6:30 p.m.

• Location: Pratt Recreational Center, LIU Post
• Admission: $15 adults; $10 seniors and children