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Italian Language Learners Have Success on National Exam
Three Wantagh students were recognized for their achievement on the National Italian Exam, an annual contest offered by the American Association of T...
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Wind Ensemble Debuts Composer’s Latest Work
Audience members were in for a treat when they attended Wantagh High School’s spring concert on May 18. They enjoyed a performance by the Wind Ensemb...
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Young Thinkers Inducted into Science Honor Society
Ten prestigious high school science scholars were inducted into The Science National Honor Society which is a prominent scientific organization that ...
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Standout Science Student to Receive Regional Award
For his research work and overall passion for science, Wantagh High School senior Evan Thole will be honored by the Nassau County chapter of the Scie...
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WWII Vets and WHS Students Develop Strong Bond
For 20 Wantagh High School students, accompanying their country’s greatest heroes to the National World War II Museum was the honor of a lifetime. Ju...
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English Honor Society Inducts 27 New Members
The Wantagh High School National English Honor Society Alchemist Chapter held its 4th Annual Induction Ceremony on April 25 where 27 students were we...
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A Score of Seniors Are Multilingual Masters
When they graduate in June, 20 Wantagh High School seniors will have the Seal of Biliteracy affixed to their diplomas, a sign that they are highly sk...
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Take a Trip Under the Sea with ‘SpongeBob: The Musical’
Broadway hit “The SpongeBob Musical” makes its way to Wantagh High School, where the drama club will tell the tale of the fictional character who liv...
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Business Honor Society Induction
The Wantagh High School Business Education Department held its National Business Honor Society (NBHS) Induction and Awards Ceremony March 15th in fro...
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Harvard Club Names Pair As Distinguished Teachers
The Harvard Club of Long Island recognized two Wantagh High School educators with the Distinguished Teacher award. Math teacher Jason Apfelbaum and a...
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Students Become the Teachers on Shadow Day
Whether they were preparing for a future career or just looking to take a trip down memory lane, it was a successful day for Wantagh High School stud...
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Innovative Educator Earns Master Teacher Status
Whether it’s having her students construct and destroy gingerbread houses to test the forces of wind or do scavenger hunts around the school, Wantagh...
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If there’s a concert happening in the Wantagh School District, Matthew Lin is probably there tickling the ivories. It is unique for a student to serv...
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Youngsters who attend Wantagh High School’s play group were in for a treat on Dec. 20, with a visit from some popular holiday characters. The Child ...
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Boys Volleyball Team Earns Sportsmanship Award
Wantagh High School’s boys volleyball players set the bar high for good sportsmanship, and that did not go unnoticed this past season. The team recei...
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Wantagh Athletes Taking the Next Step
Wantagh High School celebrated National Signing Day with a celebration for 16 college-bound athletes on Nov. 9. They were joined by administrators, c...
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High School Drama Club Set For Four Showings of ‘Radium Girls’
The fall drama production will be a new show on the Wantagh High School stage, as student-actors are getting ready for the upcoming production of “Ra...
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Wantagh Students Get Spooked Together
The event was a partnership between the high school, the middle school and the 6-12 Association. Sean said that more than 25 student clubs from the h...
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Sophomores Spearhead Crayon Collection
Wantagh High School sophomores Jayla George and Kayla Spisto wanted to do something to help others, so they partnered with the Crayon Initiative to p...
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Wantagh Spirit is Strong at Homecoming
Under bright sunshine, the Wantagh homecoming parade glided triumphantly past thousands of supporters on Oct. 15. Led by a color guard and the Wanta...
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Kindergarten Friends Earn Top Rankings in Class of 2023
In September 2010, Katherine Killian and Nora Toscano entered the same kindergarten classroom at Forest Lake Elementary School. Nearly 13 years later...
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Student Trustees Aim to Inform and Educate
Every year, two Wantagh High School students get the privilege of sitting up on the stage during board of education meetings, tasked with informing t...
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Ninth Graders Lead the Field in Teamwork
Wantagh High School ninth graders took a short break from their studies to get some exercise and fresh air, bond with their classmates and enhance th...
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Five Seniors Recognizing in National Merit Program
Five Wantagh High School seniors were honored in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, including one semifinalist and four commended students....
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Wantagh High School first opened its doors to students in September of 1954 and graduated its first senior class in June of 1956. We are a proud learning community that prides itself on respecting and honoring tradition, while simultaneously being progressive, forward thinking, and innovative. We strive to inspire students to develop a strong sense of individual worth and respect for others, to become lifelong learners and independent thinkers, and to fulfill themselves as concerned citizens in a diverse world.

Wantagh High School extends a robust course catalog as we offer Regents, Honors, College, and AP level courses for students beginning in 9th grade. We proudly offer courses in Art, Music, Business, Technology, Family and Consumer Science, and World Language, in addition to Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Further, students have opportunities to participate in over 60 extra/co-curricular activities and close to 30 athletic teams.

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