Glen Cove School District Celebrates New Science Labs with STREAM Night

Community gathers for ribbon-cutting and interactive science activities at high school event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Glen Cove City School District welcomed over 100 families to its 7th Annual Family STREAM Night, which featured the ribbon-cutting for the district's newly renovated science labs. The event gave the community a first look at the updated facilities, made possible by a bond passed in 2022. Families participated in various interactive science stations, including Bubble Science, Doodle Bots, Save the Duck, and a Prismatic Laser Light Show.

Why it matters

The new science labs represent the district's commitment to providing 21st-century learning environments for its students. The event was an opportunity for the community to celebrate this investment and get hands-on with science and technology.

The details

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by members of the Glen Cove Board of Education, administrators, staff, and students. The event showcased the district's updated science facilities, which were made possible by a bond passed by the community in 2022. Families participated in a variety of interactive science stations, including Bubble Science, Doodle Bots, Save the Duck, and a Prismatic Laser Light Show sponsored by the Glen Cove Education Foundation.

  • The Glen Cove City School District held its 7th Annual Family STREAM Night on February 13, 2026.
  • The community passed a bond in December 2022 to fund the renovation of the school district's science labs.

The players

Alexa Doeschner

Superintendent of schools for the Glen Cove City School District.

Victoria Curtis

Coordinator of Science for the Glen Cove City School District.

Lauren Lavelle

Coordinator of Technology for the Glen Cove City School District.

Glen Cove Board of Education

Supported the project to renovate the school district's science labs.

Glen Cove Education Foundation

Sponsored the Prismatic Laser Light Show at the event.

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What they’re saying

“It was wonderful to see so many families exploring these new spaces together. The state-of-the-art labs provide our students with the modern learning spaces they need to learn and grow, and we are grateful to the community for supporting the bond that turned these plans into reality.”

— Alexa Doeschner, Superintendent of Schools (longislandpress.com)

The takeaway

The Glen Cove City School District's investment in modern science labs demonstrates its commitment to providing 21st-century learning environments for its students. The community's support for the bond that funded these renovations highlights the value placed on science and technology education in the district.