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Northeast Elementary Celebrates Grandparents Day

Northeast Elementary School recently welcomed grandparents into the classroom for a special Grandparents Day celebration, giving students the opportunity to share part of their school day with some
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Park Avenue Memorial Strengthens Family Partnership Through Principal and Parents Roundtable

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School welcomed families for a Principals and Parents Roundtable, creating an opportunity for parents to hear directly from school leadership about the work taking
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Edmund W. Miles Middle School Students Encouraged to Enter VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

Students at Edmund W. Miles Middle School are encouraged to put their voices and ideas on paper for this year’s VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition. Board of Education Trustee Juan Leon recently
Mrs. Adam's Class Creates Something Beautiful

Mrs. Adam's Class Creates Something Beautiful

As a culminating activity after reading our Savvas story Maybe Something Beautiful, The Adams Family put the story’s message into action by creating a beautiful mural for our school community.
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Northeast Students Learn About Fire Safety

Pre-K and kindergarten students at Northeast Elementary School recently welcomed members of the North Amityville Fire Department for an important lesson on fire safety. Firefighters and EMTs spoke
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Park Avenue Memorial Kicks Off Bullying Prevention Month

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School is kicking off Bullying Prevention Month with special lessons focused on kindness, friendship and inclusion during recess. Students learned what it means to
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Tri-M Music Honor Society Launches Peer Mentoring Initiative

Members of the Amityville Memorial High School Tri-M Music Honor Society recently helped welcome the district’s newest student-musicians to the performing arts program. On Sept. 25, Tri-M members
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Amityville Appoints Rakeem Callands as Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations

Experienced school business leader brings extensive background in financial planning, budgeting and district operations to Amityville
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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.