Amityville’s educators prepare for a new year of purpose and possibility

On Aug. 27, the Amityville School District welcomed all staff members back to the start of the 2025-26 school year during Superintendent’s Conference Day. The theme of the day, “Recommit, Reconnect, and Reimagine,” set the tone for a year focused on purpose and possibility.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert kicked off the conference at Amityville Memorial High School’s auditorium by sharing the district’s goals such as recommitting to their mission, reconnecting with purpose, and reimagining what’s possible for every student. Additionally, Board of Education President Lisa Johnson and Mary Stephens, the district’s assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, both addressed staff members with words of encouragement for the upcoming school year.
Dr. Talbert then listed several goals for the new school year such as the development of their 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in education, school culture and climate, parental and family engagement, and finance and budgeting. She also urged all staff members to acknowledge the moment and to embrace all the learning opportunities that lies ahead for Amityville’s students.
The district would like to thank of all its staff members for their continued dedication to excellence and looks forward to another year of growth and success.