On June 16, kindergartners at Clear Stream Avenue School in Valley Stream District 30 received the red carpet treatment during their moving up ceremony.

Held in the school’s gymnasium, students dressed to impress as they proudly marched down the red carpet in front of their parents, siblings, and teachers. Students then performed a collection of songs for their family members, and Principal John Singleton recognized each student for all of their accomplishments. Afterward, each student received a certificate from their teachers. Additionally, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France celebrated the kindergartners on taking the next step to first grade.

The district congratulates Clear Stream Avenue’s youngest learners on taking the next step in their educational journeys.

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1-2: On June 16, kindergartners at Clear Stream Avenue School in Valley Stream District 30 performed a collection of songs during their moving up ceremony.

3-5: Kindergartners received certificates from their teachers.

6-7: Students proudly marched down the red carpet in front of their parents, siblings and teachers.

8: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France celebrated the kindergartners on taking the next step to first grade.

9: Principal John Singleton recognized each student for all of their accomplishments.

10: Students performed numerous songs.

Click here to view the Rolling out the red carpet for Clear Stream Avenue’s kindergartners slideshow.

Photos courtesy of Valley Stream District 30

Date Added: 6/17/2025

On May 19, 12 educators in Valley Stream District 30 received tenure during the board of education’s monthly meeting.

Principals at all three schools created a thoughtful video to honor their amazing educators. All of the honorees received gifts from the board of education, and many received a flower bouquet from their principals. The board honored the following educators:

Clear Stream Avenue: Mackenzie Brown, Courtney Fitzpatrick, Jessica Price, Susana Valencia, and Jake Winston.

Forest Road: Aaminah Ahmad, Gabriella Duran, Jennifer Spiwak, and Poulette Villalobos.

Shaw Avenue: Elba Espinal, Darcel Franks, and Marie Loeffel.

The district would like to thank its staff members for all of their hard work and for being dedicated members of the Valley Stream 30 school community.

Photo caption: On May 19, 12 educators in Valley Stream District 30 received tenure during the board of education’s monthly meeting.

Photo courtesy of the Valley Stream District 30

Date Added: 5/20/2025