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Northwest Elementary School wins Crayola/Walmart makeover contest
On Sept. 17, faculty members at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville were treated to a special surprise. Northwest was selected as a winner of the Creative Teachers’ Lounge Makeover Contest sponsored by Crayola and Walmart.
Northwest social worker Ms. Debra Lee entered the contest earlier this year and completely forgot about it. Months later, she received an email and thought it was a scam. After calling to confirm, she was overjoyed to learn that Northwest was one of this year’s winners.
With this award, Crayola generously provided supplies for Northwest’s classrooms, while Walmart gave the faculty room a complete makeover. Working in a first and second grade building is full of energy and excitement, and Northwest’s staff truly needed a space to recharge. Now, instead of an outdated room, Northwest has a warm and welcoming space where teachers can connect, decompress, and build strong relationships. When teachers feel supported and inspired, that joy flows directly to the school’s students.
This incredible transformation would not have been possible without Francisco and his amazing Walmart team, who assembled everything from chairs and tables to all the finishing touches. The district is also grateful to Northwest’s Faculty Makeover Committee, its custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff, the APTC, Principal Ms. Kathleen Hyland, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert for believing in and supporting this vision.
The makeover was so meaningful that many staff members were moved to tears when they first stepped into the new space. To make the celebration even sweeter, Walmart provided snacks and surprised Northwest with additional gift cards to continue enhancing their faculty room.
The district is deeply thankful to Crayola and Walmart for giving Northwest more than just new furniture. They have given Northwest a space that lifts up their teachers and, in turn, Northwest’s students. This makeover is an investment in the well-being of the staff and the future of the school community.
