Blog Roundup: FSL Hires First Medical Director

Patch bloggers take time out of their busy days to let you know about some things going on in their neck of the woods. Here, we've gathered what a few of them from around the area had to say. (If you'd like to start your own blog on Patch, click on the Blogs tab at the top of this page and then click on "Start your own Blog")

Class of 2013 Salutatorian Transitions Perfectly to NYU

Molly Prep thrived at suburban Huntington High School, where she was the Class of 2013’s salutatorian. She has transitioned in seamless fashion to life in one of the biggest cities in the world. The teenager is a freshman at New York University in Manhattan.

FSL Hires First Medical Director

Dr. John Robert Udarbe, Pediatric and General Psychiatrist, has joined Family Service League as Medical Director. Dr. Udarbe will oversee a medical staff of 20, including doctors and nurse practitioners, and will also provide direct services to children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness.

The Best College Essay Ever!

Seems there's nothing more unnerving to students (and, by extension, their parents) than the college essay. What to write? How do I say it? Will it be good enough? Can I tell my "story" in 650 words or less? And what about Naomi?

Northport Girls' Varsity Swimming Loses First Meet, Wins Second

On September 18, the Northport Girls’ Varsity Swimming team headed out to their first meet of the season against Smithtown. Despite the fact that Northport’s team is less than half the size of Smithtown’s, the girls only lost the meet by nine points; their final score was 84 points to Smithtown’s 93.

Fall Financial Aid "To Do" List [VIDEO]

Quickie video reveals key mistakes to avoid if you want to maximize your eligibility for financial aid.

Detecting Lice: What is the Most Effective Way?

There is always controversy surrounding school nurse lice screenings vs. wet head checks at a professional Lice Removal Boutique. School nurses do an amazing job at caring for our children. Many nurses also provide a cautious head check for lice. The reality is, they do not have the time or the extensive training to thoroughly investigate our children’s heads.