Rahul and Emma Shine at National History Day Finals!
On Thursday, June 13, officials from National History Day (NHD) presented the awards for the national finals of the 2019 National History Day Contest, held June 9-13 at the University…
Tag: Social Studies
Dr. Staudt’s Class Goes Fishing!
On Tuesday, 4 June, Dr. Staudt’s College Regional Studies class went fishing as part of its Long Island Maritime Traditions program. For many of the students, it was their first…
Rahul and Emma are Heading to the National History Day Finals!
As April Recess was winding down, students and faculty were preparing for the New York State History Day finals in Cooperstown. Five Wheatley students were accompanied by Mrs. Jo Beth…
Wheatley Students Remember the Holocaust Through Two Remarkable Presentations!
On Thursday, April 11, all students in grades 7-12 had the opportunity to participate in a day of Holocaust education. In the morning, students in grades 7-9 assembled the Wheatley…
Wheatley Students Compete in Long Island Regional History Day!
On Sunday, 31 March 31, 43 students from Willets Road and The Wheatley School participated in Long Island History Day at Hofstra University, presenting 30 historical research projects in a…
AP Human Geography Students Experience the Cultural Landscape of NYC!
On 30 January, Mr. Clarke’s AP Human Geography class visited the Eldridge Street Synagogue on the Lower East Side. The trip provided the class with the opportunity to experience the…
Wheatley 8th Graders Complete “Round 2” of their Real World Learning Trip to New York City!
On Friday, 25 January, our 8th-grade students enjoyed “part two” of their New York City trip. Students in Dr. Eckers and Ms. Clarke’s classes arrived at the memorial pools of…
8th Grade Heads to Manhattan for Some Real-World Learning!
Yesterday, on a beautiful December day, students in grade eight enjoyed interactive educational experiences in Lower Manhattan. Half of our students went to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and…
