Uniondale High School / Principal's Corner 2022-2023 Welcome Back Letter from Mr. McCaw Mr. McCaw, Principal of the Mighty Uniondale High School Once a Knight, Always a Knight Mr. McCaw has deep roots in Uniondale. This is tough," one player said. As the memorial on Front Street grew, so did the crowd that night, remembering Jo-Jo the basketball player, and his dreams to be part of the NBA. UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL AT A GLANCE 2020-21. School attacks hit close to home - Newsday "It's ridiculous. Uniondale Union Free School Districts Grand Avenue Elementary School recently held a Read and Eat Dessert with Dad event after school. An elementary school across the street was closed. Please be assured the well-being of our students is our number one priority, and we are actively working to review our safety measures and protocols.. Uniondale Union Free School District has announced that eight Uniondale scholars have been selected to have their artwork displayed virtually at the New York State Art Teachers Association Legislative Student Art Exhibit. All other victims, including the 87-year-old driver of the SUV, were transported to area hospitals and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police: L.I. Teens Handed Out Fake $20 Bills To Fellow Students At It was the most horrifying scream I've heard in my entire life," neighbor Victoria Dehel told CBS 2's Carolyn Gusoff. Home - Uniondale Union Free School District Mourners shined the light for their hometown superstar. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Nassau County Police. Listen to Police: Hofstra Student, Armed Suspect Killed During Uniondale Home Invasion, Listen to Neighbors, Teachers React To Hofstra Student's Death, Streets are closed off at the scene of a shooting near Hofstra University (credit: Mike Xirnachs/WCBS 880), Andrea And Jessica Rebello. Police say the victim suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound, as well as a head injury from being hit with a baseball bat. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. His heartbroken father and two brothers choked back tears as they talked about their sweet Jo-Jo. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading. "He was a little brother to me - I knew him since he was 10," said Tyrell. Wright was killed in a tragic crash along Maple Avenue and Front Street in Uniondale. He doesnt attend Uniondale and is a student at a different school, according to Pix11. The identity of the armed suspect was not immediately announced. "Jo-Jo was an inspiration to his teammates, friends, family, and community," she said. Police: 15-year-old Uniondale HS basketball player killed in crash The girls' across-the-street neighbor, Harris Bank, said the news of Andrea Rebello's death rocked the neighborhood like a bomb. "Shortly after our arrival, there was a police-involved shootingwhich takes place in the home," Lacktold reportersat a news conference Friday morning. Uniondale High School. Police say a 15-year-old Uniondale High School student was stabbed and struck with a baseball bat Wednesday. Ms. Cavaliere and Ms. Rivera and theMolloy University Mentoring Latinas Program attended a Broadway show on Saturday, April 22. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Please be assured the well-being of our students is our number one priority We are actively working to review our safety measures and protocols, Darrisaw-Akil said. Uniondale Union Free School District spends $28,096 per student each year. These two girls were twins, and friends by choice. Rebello, her twin sisterJessica, aman and another womanwere inside a house Rebello shared with her sorority sisters at 213 California Ave., whena gunman wearing a ski mask forced his way in around 2:28 a.m., Nassau County Deputy Inspector Kenneth Lack said. "Heartbroken by the tragic death of 15-year-old Jo-Jo Wright, one of Long Island's most promising basketball stars, in a car accident last night," Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. 933 Goodrich Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. This story has been shared 398,221 times. "It was awful.". Please know that the Uniondale School District has a zero-tolerance policy for instances of violent or aggressive behavior of any kind, Darrisaw-Akil said. Facebook Page; instagram Page; Uniondale superintendentMonique Darrisaw-Akil, in a letter to parents and guardians, said "The Uniondale School District has a zero-tolerance policy for instances of violent or aggressive behavior of any kind," adding that student safety is the district's "number one priority.". "A young member of the Hofstra family has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence," Melissa Connolly with Hofstra said. Turtle Hook Middle School. "That was mybrother. University officials told Rivera there is no official campus housing for Greek life, but that sororities do exist and rent houses near campus. "We honor his life, one filled with endless potential, which was cut short way too soon. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Nassau police are investigating the stabbing and how the alleged stabber got onto the Uniondale campus. "They were just all-around great kids and they were pursuing their dreams and their family's dreams for them.". Police say five teenagers were arrested in connection to the stabbing of a 15-year-old student of Uniondale High School. (credit: Facebook). The suspect arrived at the school on a bicycle while the victim was waiting with a group of students to board the school bus about 2:45 p.m., according to Ryder. Forensics are being used to determine who shot the victim and who shot the suspect, Hall reported. The oldest person in the vehiclewas 17. Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the touching vigil for a teen basketball star killed in a crash on Long Island. Jo-Jo Wright was also a straight A honor roll student. Meetings are every other Monday at 2:35 . / CBS New York. Jomani Wright, who went by "Jo-Jo," walked the halls of Uniondale High School for almost two years. I'm so confused I don't know what to do.". Police say a crash at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Front Street Wednesday took the life of Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright. Tyrell and more than a hundred others gathered at the same spot Wright lost his life in a car accident on Wednesday afternoon - hugging, crying, and praying. ALSO READ | Snowy Owl in Central Park gives visitors once in a lifetime sight, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Karl Lagerfeld legacy showcased in Met exhibit, Tips for dealing with flood-related losses after the storm, Manhunt enters 3rd day for alleged Texas mass killer. The girls graduated from the school three years ago. "I can't even begin to imagine. Her twinsister,who was inside the house at the time of the break-in, was not hurt and is currently with family, police said. He said the private workouts were the only option after school practices were canceled because of COVID, and that basketball was not the only area where his son excelled. Push To Rename Portion Of Roadway After 'Jo-Jo' Wright, 15-Year-Old The victim has been identified . Police apprehended the alleged stabber on his way home after a short foot chase. "His mind was really set on being a pro.". There are many people that try to lead and are not followed. "I heard the screams and then I looked outside and there's police officers everywhere. Uniondale High School is a public school located in UNIONDALE, NY. 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"In that shooting, the suspect is killed and also one victim is killed.". The driver and the other survivors all suffered minor injuries, police said. Uniondale High School student stabbed in neck, back, stomach - MSN This is the 33rd annual exhibit which features artwork from scholars K-12 across New York State. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. on Monday, March 27, at Uniondale High School, Nassau County Police said. The 15-year-old fled on a bike as school security guards gave chase. The driver has been arrested and charged with three counts of manslaughter and three counts of criminally negligent homicide, according to police. Okheif Tyrell wore a sweatshirt for his best friend. The Uniondale School District has a zero-tolerance policy for instances of violent or aggressive behavior of any kind, Darrisaw-Akil said in the statement to parents. So is the elderly driver of the other car. / CBS New York. "I know that is in particular one of the sorority houses on the street and there's plenty of them.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Police: 15-year-old Uniondale High School student stabbed, struck with baseball bat. Jo-Jo Wright, 15, was a sophomore at Uniondale High School. 15-Year-Old Uniondale High School Basketball Player Jo-Jo Wright Killed In Car Crash: 'He Was A Star In The Making' Players stood in a circle in the school's gym Wednesday night,. "Loved the young man. Chief of Detectives Rick Capece said a gun was recovered inside the home, but offeredno details on exactly who fired the fatal shots and how many shots were fired. 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Faculty and Staff - Uniondale High School "We often see public safety drive around, they often pick us up if we call them if we feel endangered," one student told WCBS880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs. Police: 15-year-old Uniondale High School student stabbed, struck with Uniondale High School student stabbed in neck, back, stomach: Nassau PD "I can't believe it ended this way," dad Joe Wright said.