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Northwest Elementary Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Through Music and Culture

Northwest Elementary School came alive with music, tradition and cultural pride during a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that brought students, families and staff together. Students
A young person wearing a grey hoodie stands in front of wooden lockers, holding a violin.

Amityville Memorial High School Student Selected for Adelphi University String Orchestra Preview Day

Amityville Memorial High School student Jonell has been selected to participate in Adelphi University’s String Orchestra Preview Day on Oct. 25, an opportunity that will bring together outstanding
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Kiwanis Club Brings Fall Fun to Northeast Elementary

Northeast Elementary School’s youngest learners enjoyed a special fall tradition thanks to the generosity of members of the Kiwanis Club. Kiwanians Townsend Thorn, Rick Licari and Gerry Compitello
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Edmund W. Miles Middle School Comes Together for Unity Day

Edmund W. Miles Middle School came together for a schoolwide Unity Day focused on kindness, respect, inclusion, emotional wellness and creating a stronger sense of belonging for every student. The
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Park Avenue Memorial Celebrates Unity Day

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School was filled with orange as students and staff came together to recognize Unity Day, a day dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Throughout
Amityville Union Free School District announces the formation of a Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. Community residents will assist the Board of Education by making recommendations regarding the proposed 2027–28 school budget. The graphic features th

Now Accepting Applications for the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee

Notice to Residents of the Amityville Union Free School District October 21, 2026 Citizens Budget Advisory Committee The Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District is
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Amityville appoints Angelica Rodriguez as director of ENL, bilingual education and world languages

The Amityville Union Free School District is pleased to announce the promotion of Angelica Rodriguez to director of English as a new language, bilingual education and world languages. Currently
Northwest Kicks Off Character Counts Spirit Week!

Northwest Kicks Off Character Counts Spirit Week!

Northwest Elementary School began Character Counts Spirit Week with students wearing yellow to celebrate respect! Ms. Lee, our school social worker, visited first- and second-grade classrooms for an
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Northeast Elementary Brings Families Together for Hispanic Heritage Night

Northeast Elementary School recently welcomed students and families for a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Night, bringing the school community together for an evening filled with culture, music, food and
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Amityville Boys Soccer Coach Mike Abbondondolo Celebrates 200th Career Victory

Amityville Memorial High School varsity boys soccer coach Mike Abbondondolo reached a significant career milestone on Wednesday, Oct. 14, earning his 200th victory as the Amityville Tide defeated
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Amityville Fire Department Visits Northwest Elementary for Fire Safety Lesson

Northwest Elementary School recently welcomed members of the Amityville Fire Department for a special visit focused on fire safety and emergency preparedness. Students had the opportunity to learn
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New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez Visits Northeast Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month

Northeast Elementary School recently welcomed New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez for a special classroom visit in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. During her visit, Senator Martinez

Board of Education Audit and Combined Session Meeting Notice October 14, 2026

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Edmund W. Miles Welcomes New Students to the Tide

Edmund W. Miles Middle School recently welcomed students and families who are new to the Amityville Union Free School District with a special breakfast designed to help them feel connected,
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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,
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."

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