
What's Bruin in Baldwin
May 2024

May 2024
Check out Baldwin Union Free School District's official digital newsletter for the most recent highlights about our schools, innovative curriculum and programs, accolades, acts of kindness, celebrations and more! For more Baldwin UFSD news, visit www.baldwinschools.org and connect with us on social media.
Meet the Val and Sal for the Class of 2024
Congratulations to Baldwin High School's Class of 2024 valedictorian, Dave Achonu, and salutatorian, Brendan Kaminski, who were both recently featured in Newsday. Dave will attend Princeton in the fall for neuroscience, while Brendan has chosen Yale University to major in History, Russian History, Eastern European and Eurasian studies.
Learn more about this year's valedictorian and salutatorian >>
“Top Ten Seniors” and Countless Other Accolades Celebrated at May Board Meeting
Student achievements were recently recognized during the awards presentation, which included Scripps Spelling Bee Champions, Future Problem Solvers Achievements, Class of 2024 Top Ten, Advanced Placement Scholars, AP Scholars w/ Honors, AP Scholars w/ Distinction, AP Scholar Seminar and Research Certificate, AP Capstone Diploma, Fine & Performing Arts Achievements, Athletic Achievements, and Academic Academy Student Honors.
For the complete list of honorees, view the full presentation >>
“In Recognition of Excellence” Celebrates Inspiring Baldwin Teachers and Students
ABC 7 and Baldwin Herald Feature Baldwin Middle School's GLO Empowerment Ceremony
Meadow Celebrates Military Appreciation Day by Honoring Local Veterans and Donating to Charity
Baldwin High School Junior Among 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders
Brendan Kaminski Awarded Prestigious Estée Lauder Scholarship
Baldwin High School Junior Wins Nassau County High School Art & Essay Contest
Newsday Features District-Wide Baldwin Street Games 2024
Meadow Elementary School Holds Inaugural Multicultural Festival
Baldwin UFSD Athletics Hosts “Signing Day” for Senior Bruins
Mr. Francesco Iannucci and Mr. Walter Baldi Recognized in Applebee’s Above and “Bee”-yond Teacher Competition
Baldwin High School’s Assistant Principal Elected to New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC) Board
Ms. Sharon Norelius Honored with S.T.E.M. Star Award
"Baldwin 2035" and Beyond
Thank you to our Baldwin families for supporting the district during the recent budget and bond vote. We are excited to move forward with our plans to create future-focused, innovative facilities for our award-winning fine & performing arts, athletics and academic programs, providing our students with the modern-day, state-of-the-art learning environments that they, and this community, so deserve. Progress on these projects will continue to be communicated through our district newsletter and website. More to come!
For More on "What's Bruin in Baldwin"
See all of the district's latest news stories on the Baldwin UFSD website at www.baldwinschools.org/news.
News 12 Features 'The Little Lenox Bakery'
Ms. Renee MacDermott's first grade class at Lenox Elementary School started a baking business to enhance financial literacy skills while also learning the importance of civic-mindedness. Every month, all of the proceeds are donated to a new local charity.
6/3 – HS, Sports Awards, HS, 7 PM
6/4 – HS Regents Exam: Algebra I
6/5 – Senior Awards Night, HS, 6 PM
6/6 – Varsity Banquet, HS, 6 PM (Doors open at 4:45 PM)
6/7 – Grade 8 Dance, MS, 7 PM
6/8 – ACT
6/10 – Academic Awards, MS, 7 PM
6/10 – Baldwin Foundation for Education (BFE), DO, 7:30 PM
6/11 – Sports Awards, MS, 7 PM
6/12 – Board of Education Meeting, Honoring Retiring and Newly Tenured Staff, HS, 7 PM
6/13 – Bruins Booster Club, HS, 7:30 PM
6/13 – Baldwin Civic Association (BCA), HS, 7:30 PM
6/14–6/26 – HS Final & Regents Exams
6/19 – Schools Closed
6/24 – Moving Up Ceremonies for Elementary Schools
6/24 – BHS@Shubert Graduation, 11 AM
6/24 – Community Coalition of Baldwin, DO, 7 PM
6/25 – Moving Up Ceremonies for Middle School
6/25 – Elementary Schools 11:45 AM Dismissal
6/25 – Baldwin High School Senior Prom, 6 PM–11 PM
6/26 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6/26 – Elementary Schools 9:45 AM Dismissal
6/26 – High School Graduation, 5 PM
6/26 – Report Cards (K-5)
6/26 – End of 4th Marking Period, HS & MS
All Principals and Administration Available Through the End of June
For School-Specific Events and Awareness Days: Check your school's website or newsletter
For the District Calendar (Both Full and One-Page Calendar): Visit www.baldwinschools.org/calendar
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