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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
PTA behind a banner at a parade

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
A picture of Teresa Gandarillas headshot. It says Teresa Gandarillas as assistant director of pupil personnel services and special education

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.
A picture of Kimberly Musial's headshot. It says Kimberly Musial director of fine and performing arts.

Amityville UFSD appoints Kimberly Musial as director of fine and performing ar

The Amityville Union Free School District has appointed Kimberly Musial as its new director of fine and performing arts.
A picture of Kia Wright's headshot. It says Kia Wright, girls varsity basketball head coach

Kia Wright selected as Amityville girls varsity basketball coach

The Amityville Union Free School District has appointed Kia Wright as the new head coach of the Amityville Memorial High School girls varsity basketball team.
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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 Board of Education holds annual reorganization meeting

The Amityville Union Free School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 14 at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. The meeting included the swearing-in of three
Group photo of student orchestra members.

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
Students at Northeast Elementary School take the next step in Amityville

Students at Northeast Elementary School take the next step in Amityville

Pre-kindergartners completed one of their first major milestones as they held their moving-up ceremony at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville on June 23. The youngsters performed songs for
Amityville Memorial High School's spring edition to Battle of the Classes

Amityville Memorial High School's spring edition to Battle of the Classes

On June 16, students at Amityville Memorial High School filled the gymnasium during their spring edition to Battle of the Classes. Emceed by senior Adonis Lyons, classes went head-to-head in a
'Theaters of Themes' at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School

'Theaters of Themes' at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School

On June 13, three fourth grade classrooms at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville celebrated their published Realistic Fiction Narratives by transforming their classrooms into
Annual Father's Day celebration at Northeast Elementary School

Annual Father's Day celebration at Northeast Elementary School

On June 6, families came together at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville for the school’s annual pre-K Father’s Day celebration. Students and their fathers or special guests enjoyed the
Amityville Memorial High School honors world language scholars

Amityville Memorial High School honors world language scholars

On June 2, Amityville Memorial High School celebrated its exceptional bilingual and trilingual scholars during the school’s World Languages Achievements Ceremony. Held in the high school’s
Students complete unit on baby chicks at Northwest Elementary School

Students complete unit on baby chicks at Northwest Elementary School

Second graders at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville concluded the school year with a unit on the life cycle of baby chicks.  Students learned about their life cycles by incubating the eggs
Senator Martinez honors students at Amityville Memorial High School

Senator Martinez honors students at Amityville Memorial High School

On June 2, four Amityville Memorial High School students enjoyed an afternoon with State Sen. Monica R. Martinez. Earlier this year, tenth graders Abigail Brown, Cynai Gordon, Angie Ventura
Edmund W. Miles Middle School's annual National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony

Edmund W. Miles Middle School's annual National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony

On June 6, Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville held its annual induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society. Students were recognized for their exceptional grades, service,
Northwest Elementary School's exploration of aeroponic gardening

Northwest Elementary School's exploration of aeroponic gardening

On May 19, students at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville had an exciting hands-on learning experience as they explored the world of aeroponic gardening. Thanks to the support of Western