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Jan. 11: School Board Recap, Photo Contest, Budget Survey and More

A look at the top headlines for this Wednesday in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Just when the Malverne school board thought last spring's valedictorian mix-up and the feuds over cupcakes in the classroom were things of the past, both issues were in the spotlight again at Tuesday night's public meeting.

Learn more later today. Here's a look at the top headlines for Jan. 11.

  1. Valedictorian Error: Sarah St. John, the senior mistakenly crowned valedictorian when the district ranking the Class of 2011, is having a hard time putting the incident behind her. Find out what prompted the recent graduate to approach the school board at last night's meeting.
  2. Cupcake Wars: Parents and board members in the Malverne school district once again found themselves have a place in the classroom, as the Wellness Policy was revised yet again to allow sweets for birthday celebrations. Get the story later today.
  3. Photo Hunt: Congrats to , the winner of last week's " See if you can guess where this week's image was taken today.
  4. National Honor Society: Congratulations to the West Hempstead students inducted last night into the National Honor Society. Check out photos from the ceremony today.
  5. Budget Survey: The Malverne school district wants all residents - whether you have children in the schools or time to attend board meetings - to get involved in this year's budget discussions so they've set a quick, 5-minute survey to collect input. You can access it .

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