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Amityville Student-Musicians Selected for All-County Jazz Chorus

The Amityville Union Free School District is proud to congratulate four student-musicians who have been selected for the All-County Jazz Chorus. This recognition celebrates their musical talent,
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Amityville Student-Musicians Selected for NYSCAME All-County Festival

The Amityville Union Free School District is proud to congratulate seven student-musicians who have been selected to participate in the NYSCAME All-County Festival, to be held Nov. 13 at Half Hollow
Three elementary students standing with their backs turned as they browse books on a gold-draped table.

Northwest Elementary Helps Students Build Home Libraries

  More books, more choices and more smiles are coming to Northwest Elementary School through a new partnership with The Book Fairies’ Building Home Libraries program. The initiative began after
Hand-drawn safety poster featuring a girl with space buns next to a large magnifying glass pointing at power lines, captioned "Safety Sleuth: PSEG - Do not touch wires!"

Six Park Avenue students featured in PSEG Long Island Safety Sleuth poster gallery

Six Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School students are being recognized for combining artistic creativity with an important message about electrical safety after their artwork was selected for PSEG
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NYS Regent Felicia Thomas-Williams Engages Amityville Students in Leadership and Student Voice

Students in grades 6-12 from the Amityville Union Free School District’s Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council had a unique opportunity to bring their voices directly to the state level on
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Amityville Memorial High School Students Unite for International Day of Peace

Amityville Memorial High School students came together in a colorful display of creativity and unity in recognition of the International Day of Peace, using visual art, music, poetry and multiple
A group of adults and children smiling on a gymnasium floor while holding up three matching white banners that read "Proud to be a National PTA School of Excellence 2025-2027."

AMHS Seniors Kick Off the Year with Annual Senior Sunrise

The Class of 2027 gathered bright and early on Friday, Sept. 18, for the annual Senior Sunrise, officially kicking off their final year at Amityville Memorial High School. The morning began indoors
A group of adults and children smiling on a gymnasium floor while holding up three matching white banners that read "Proud to be a National PTA School of Excellence 2025-2027."

Board of Education Meeting Highlights: Investing in Our Schools

Board of Education Meeting Highlights: Investing in Our Schools Hello, Amityville families! At our latest Board of Education meeting, the district celebrated an important community achievement
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Amityville Memorial High School Reflects Through Art

Today, students across all art classes at Amityville Memorial High School came together for a powerful collaborative project honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Students watched
A line of small American flags is planted in the green grass next to a concrete walkway.

Northeast Elementary Honors Patriot Day

Today, our youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School came together for a meaningful observance of Patriot Day. Pre-K and kindergarten students gathered in the gym, where they stood together
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Edmund W. Miles Middle School Remembers: 25 Years Later

Today, Edmund W. Miles Middle School students took time to remember, reflect and learn as our nation marks 25 years since the events of September 11, 2001. Teachers and guest speakers shared their
Northwest Celebrates Patriot Day

Northwest Celebrates Patriot Day

Northwest Elementary School students and staff came together to commemorate September 11 and honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of so many. Our students learned about Patriot Day and the
A Safer, More Vibrant Playground at Park Ave Memorial Elementary School!

A Safer, More Vibrant Playground at Park Ave Memorial Elementary School!

We are so excited to announce the installation of new rubber safety matting on the playground at Park Ave Memorial Elementary School! This exciting improvement provides our students with a safer,
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Two Amityville Memorial High School students selected for NYSSMA All-State Conference

Two Amityville Memorial High School students have earned one of New York State’s highest honors in school music. The pair was selected to perform at the 2026 New York State School Music Association
Northwest's Supply Drop-off and Meet the Teacher Night

Northwest's Supply Drop-off and Meet the Teacher Night

Northwest Elementary School welcomed students and families on Aug. 31 for its Supply Drop-Off and Meet the Teacher event. Students had the opportunity to visit their classrooms, drop off school
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Amityville Welcomes Students Back for the 2026–2027 School Year

The 2026–2027 school year is officially underway in the Amityville Union Free School District, and the first day brought plenty of smiles, excitement and Tide pride across our schools. From our
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Amityville PreK–5 PTA earns National PTA School of Excellence designation for three schools

In its inaugural year, the Amityville PreK–5 Parent Teacher Association has earned the prestigious 2025–2027 National PTA School of Excellence designation for all three of the Amityville Schools
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Amityville elevates Teresa Gandarillas as assistant director of pps and special education

The Amityville Union Free School District has elevated longtime educator Teresa Gandarillas as its new assistant director of pupil personnel services and special education.
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Amityville Embraces The Tide

As the Amityville Union Free School District prepares to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year, it is embracing The Tide as more than a mascot; it is the symbol of a community.
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Amityville orchestras earn top ratings at NYSSMA Festival

The Amityville School District is proud to announce that its secondary-level orchestras earned top honors at this year’s New York State School Music Association Major Organization Assessment Festival.
Amityville School District appoints new director of human resources

Amityville School District appoints new director of human resources

The Amityville School District is proud to announce that Dr. Stephen C. Lando has been appointed as the district’s new Director of Human Resources.
Reorganization complete for Amityville Board of Education

Reorganization complete for Amityville Board of Education

The Amityville School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 8, during which its incoming board was installed.  John Sheahan, Esq., of Guercio & Guercio,
Northeast Elementary School’s STRIVE hold moving-up ceremony

Northeast Elementary School’s STRIVE hold moving-up ceremony

On June 24, Northeast Elementary School’s STRIVE students in Amityville held a festive moving-up ceremony in the school’s gymnasium.   Each STRIVE teacher recognized students with certificates for
Northwest Elementary School’s second graders move up in Amityville

Northwest Elementary School’s second graders move up in Amityville

Second graders at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville completed another step in their educational journeys when they were recognized for their achievements at the moving-up ceremony at
Amityville Memorial High School’s Class of 2025 flies high

Amityville Memorial High School’s Class of 2025 flies high

There was a sea of red caps and gowns as Amityville Memorial High School’s Class of 2025 held their commencement ceremony at the school’s gymnasium on June 28.  During the ceremony, hundreds of