Jason Paderon

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Gaynor McCown Expeditionary High School held its commencement ceremony on Wednesday as 130 students walked across the stage for their diplomas inside of the school’s auditorium in New Springville. The keynote speaker was Lora Panepinto, a recent graduate from the class of 2023. “When you all get your diploma today, take a look at it closely,” said Panepinto. “It’s a culmination of all your work these last four years. But it’s also something much greater than that.

Education Updated: Jun. 10, 2026, 1:40 p.m. |Published: Jun. 10, 2026, 1:37 p.m. PS 20 The Christi J. Cugini School 5th graders point to their works of art as the school holds its annual Art Show, showcasing artwork created by their K-5 students throughout the building on Thursday, June, 4, 2026.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – St. Peter’s Boys High School graduation on Friday night and saw 105 students receive their diplomas inside a jam-packed Cardinal Spellman auditorium on its New Brighton campus. Principal Michael Cosentino congratulated the students, stating, “It’s always inspiring to see the transformation of boys to young men. I can remember all of you as freshmen, entering high school unsure and timid.