Amityville

May 1, 2026

A celebration to remember: Northeast introduces Pre-K Prom

Group photo of students dressed in formal clothing for prom.

Dressed to the nines in exquisite dresses and sharp tuxedos, Northeast Elementary School’s youngest learners and their teachers in Amityville stepped into the spotlight on April 30 for the school’s inaugural Pre-K Prom celebration.

An event filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable first memories, the celebration transformed familiar school spaces into magical experiences. The school cafeteria was reimagined as a vibrant photoshoot studio, where students smiled for class photos onstage and posed with their families in front of a colorful backdrop thoughtfully created by pre-K class parents. Nearby, the gymnasium came alive as a lively dance floor, glowing with music, lights, and a festive party atmosphere.

Students delighted in a glow-in-the-dark prom experience featuring a professional DJ, while enjoying snacks and drinks provided by the PTA. District administrators joined in the celebration, stepping onto the dance floor alongside students and teachers while sharing in the glow-in-the-dark fun. Special giveaways added to the excitement, and the event concluded with a lunch and ice cream treat for all pre-K students.

The celebration brought together pre-K students, families, staff, PTA members, pre-K class parents, and district administrators in a heartfelt display of community and connection — marking a meaningful milestone in the students’ early educational journey.

People dance and wave streamers at a brightly lit event. A group of children stand on a stage in front of a red curtain. A person stands in front of a colorful balloon arch and streamers. A young girl in a pink dress smiles, holding a glowing wand. A group of people in formal attire pose in front of a balloon arch. A group of people walk down a brightly lit hallway. Children in party attire play a game in a decorated room. People dance and celebrate on a wooden floor in a large room. Two young women in formal gowns pose in front of a 'Prom' backdrop. Five people pose together, smiling for a photo indoors. Two young children pose together, a boy in a suit and a girl in a dress. A woman smiles and holds a glow stick, arms outstretched, in a dimly lit gymnasium. A woman in a teal dress holds hands with a young girl in a pink dress on a dance floor. People in formal attire dance in a gymnasium. Two young girls in dresses pose in front of a 'PROM' backdrop with balloons. Children in formal dresses wave glow sticks at a school dance. Students dancing together. A woman and a young girl pose together, both wearing elegant pink dresses. Children in formal attire stand on a stage in front of a red curtain. Children in formal attire pose in front of gold and black decorations.