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Students and parents urge Wantagh Board to allow Long Island High School for the Arts attendance; board says application process underway
Summary
Multiple students and parents addressed the Wantagh Board seeking district approval to attend the Long Island High School for the Arts (LISA) for juniors and seniors. Current LISA students described the program's impact; the superintendent said the application process is in progress and guidance will update families.
Parents and students urged the Wantagh Board of Education on Feb. 6 to allow several Wantagh High School students to attend the Long Island High School for the Arts (LISA) for their junior and senior years, describing the program as specialized training that supports college and career preparation in the performing and technical arts.
During the public-comment portion, Donna Allen spoke on behalf of her son, Nicholas, outlining his extensive theater experience and asking the board to consider permitting him to attend LISA for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years. Nicholas and other students, including Avery Ferrara, described a sustained commitment to theater and arts activities and…
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