What is mental health awareness month and why is it important? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and well-being,...
What a night FPM! On Thursday, FPM held their annual STEM Night event. All students were encouraged to put their thinking caps on, and in return receive treats, prizes, and...
The spirit of unity and diversity shone brightly at FPM during this year’s International "Knight", an event that brought together students, families, and community members...
The FPM Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated West Hempstead in a close game, where they won 80-70. FPM was losing after the first quarter, but then began to play as a team....
Taking a master class from the one and only Victoria Kailina from the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on September 22nd was an unforgettable experience for the Florettes. We could...
“You never know the silent battles people are fighting, even the people you think you’re the closest to. You’ll never walk in my shoes, and I’ll never walk in yours,”...
After a long, fun-filled summer, students returned to Floral Park Memorial ready for a new school year. Seventh graders arrived on August 25 for their orientation, where...
Floral Park Memorial High School hosted an inspiring Signing Day event on May 20th. Student-athletes proudly announced their commitments to colleges across the country. The...
The Shield is now a free mobile app!
Students can now receive the Daily Announcements and Breaking News Updates as Push Notifications on their phone, in addition to being a great way to read The Shield: News from Floral Park Memorial.
Directions to download and install the app
Who is the greatest player in the NBA right now? Who is the MVP? Questions like these are still up for debate. As the NBA continues, we see Stephen...
This past football season for the Nebraska CornHuskers has been a rather disastrous season for them. In this article, we’ll discuss why the...
On November 12, students experienced something rare...they dissected a sheep's brain. This brain was no bigger than a human palm. I’m sure...
President Biden claims his upcoming vaccination and testing mandate will save lives as well as help the economy but many, including business owners and employees, have questions...
Gerrymandering is not a new concept in US politics. It’s a term that has been thrown around for decades, often in relation to elections. Gerrymandered districts are typically...
On January 5th, Ossoff and Warnock challenged Perdue and Loeffler for their senate seats. On January 6th, Ossoff and Warnock were declared the projected winners, giving democrats...
Seventh Grade holds many opportunities and challenges. New responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges can make school confusing. Other seventh graders have said that...
During the week of Halloween, I took a poll of random 7th graders. The poll they took was on their favorite classes in FPM so far. They were given the choices; Math, Science,...
The month of May is known nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and has been since 1949. While everyone observes differently, the month is observed as a time to reflect...
On Friday, May 9th, more than 200 seventh-grade students from Floral Park Memorial participated in an engaging and memorable field trip to Topgolf...
This season, the Florettes took on lyrical dance for the first time. As a team, we dedicated our first competitive lyrical routine to our beloved...
