Amityville

Under sunny skies and warm spring temperatures, more than 600 students from Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville gathered outdoors on April 17 to celebrate and thank the hardworking lineworkers of PSEG Long Island ahead of Lineworker Appreciation Day. 

Students in third, fourth and fifth grade spent weeks preparing for the special event, creating colorful, heartfelt posters in art class to show their gratitude. Their efforts came to life during a lively outdoor celebration that brought together the entire student body, teachers, administrators and visiting lineworkers for a memorable afternoon of appreciation and learning. 

PSEG Long Island crews arrived with three large utility trucks and their Mobile Electric Safety Unit — a 40-foot, interactive model of the electric distribution system — giving students a rare, hands-on look at the work that keeps their community powered. 

Throughout the day, students rotated through three outdoor sessions, where they proudly presented their handmade posters to the lineworkers, explored the utility vehicles up close, and engaged in an interactive electric safety demonstration. The presentation highlighted common electrical hazards and taught students practical ways to stay safe around electricity at home and in their neighborhoods. 

The event combined education, community connection and celebration, offering students a meaningful opportunity to recognize the essential role lineworkers play — especially during storms and emergencies — while enjoying a beautiful spring day outside. 

Lineworker Appreciation Day is observed annually to honor the skilled professionals who build, maintain and restore the electrical infrastructure that powers homes, schools and businesses. 

The smiles, cheers and hand-delivered artwork made it clear: Park Avenue Memorial’s students won’t soon forget the day they got to say “thank you” in person.