August 14, 2026
Ashley Varney Named Associate Principal at JQA
The district has appointed Ashley Varney as an associate principal at John Quincy Adams Primary School, where she had taught second grade for the past nine years.
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August 4, 2026
Dr. Lynn Coyle Returns as New Principal of JQA
The district has appointed a familiar face as the new principal of John Quincy Adams Primary School, welcoming back Dr. Lynn Coyle.
July 29, 2026
Deer Park Swimmers Pass Grueling Jones Beach Lifeguard Test
Deer Park High School juniors Ibrahim Oztimurlenk and Talon Silverstein and recent Class of 2026 graduate Kadyn Neale have passed the strenuous Jones Beach New York State Lifeguard Test.
July 28, 2026
The Standard: Summer 2026 Newsletter is now available!
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