Elwood-John H. Glenn High School student Patrick Heffron was recently chosen for the New York State Education Department’s Youth Advisory Panel, which serves to advise the Office of Special Education regarding proposed policies related to the education of students with disabilities.

The Youth Advisory Panel, a group of 10-15 high school students from across the state who are currently receiving special education services through an individualized education program, meets virtually three times per year via Zoom. The panelists, who are appointed for a two-year term, engage in discussions with NYSED staff on policy issues, commenting on and providing their recommendations regarding proposed and future policies. The students’ participation provides NYSED with a first-hand perspective on ways to improve the quality of special education services, while panel participation offers the students opportunities to enhance their leadership skills and self-advocacy.

Date Added: 11/15/2024

The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School boys soccer team were named county champions on Nov. 5, defeating Kings Park 4-3 in a tense Section XI Class A championship game at Diamond in the Pines in Coram. The Kingsmen scored three goals in the game’s final 12 minutes of the game, erasing a Glenn four-goal lead, but the Knights andvgoalie Tyler Ziminiski withstood the pressure to take the title. It was the top-seeded Knights first county title since 2007, after 16 consecutive playoff appearances. They moved on to the Long Island championship, losing a tough game to Floral Park on Nov. 8 at Farmingdale State College.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of this year’s team,” coach Lou Hanner said. “Winning the league championship, the Suffolk championship, then advancing to the Long Island championship was a culmination of hard work put in by both the players and coaches alike.”

Date Added: 11/13/2024

John Glenn's October 2024 Students of the Month are: senior Joseph Mathieu, junior Yannick Valverde, sophomore Bella Ronai and freshman Olivia Fury.

Date Added: 11/13/2024

Members of Elwood-John H. Glenn High School's Best Buddies program attended the annual Boo Ball at Eastport South Manor High School on Oct. 25. The event invites members of Best Buddies clubs from districts across Long Island to come together to dance and socialize with peers in celebration of Halloween. 

Date Added: 11/8/2024