Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville were recently treated to an amazing performance from the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

Students gathered in the school’s auditorium to celebrate Black History Month as different performers danced to traditional and modern songs, and they played instruments such as the mbira and the djembe.

For more than 30 years, the Phyllis Rose Dance Company has been committed to arts in education and has been brought dance and movement programs with great verve, energy, excitement, and success to young audiences. The company’s founder, Phyllis Rose, also spoke to students about the company’s history while sharing the significance of Black History Month.

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1-8: Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville were recently treated to an amazing performance from the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

9: Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Principal Mr. Edward Plaia thanked the Phyllis Rose Dance Company for visiting their school.

10: Students also played games were members of the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

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Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

On Feb. 27, students throughout the Amityville School District marked Black History Month with a series of performances at Amityville Memorial High School. 

District administrators, staff members throughout the district, and parents gathered at the high school’s auditorium as students in grades K-12 celebrated Black culture through dance, music and poetry. Many of the performers wore matching clothes to promote unity, and each performance received a resounding applause from those in attendance. 

The district would like to commend all of the performers and directors for putting together a memorable celebration of Black history.  

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Date Added: 3/5/2025

On March 3, students and teachers at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville kicked off their weeklong celebration of literature during National Read Across America Week.  

The celebration was held in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. The annual event is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association, which encourages students to foster a love for literature. 

Students and teachers at Northeast wore decorative hats to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Additionally, teachers spent the day reading several stories to students, and they learned about the importance of finding time to read wherever they are.

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Date Added: 3/5/2025

Students at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently celebrated 100 days of school with a day of creative activities.  

This milestone fosters learning, creativity and school spirit. Students showcased 100-item projects with counting collections such as beads and stickers. They also participated in engaging math and literacy challenges, they wore 100-day hats, and learned how to count to 100 in different ways. Adding to the excitement, students and teachers dressed up as 100-year-old people, complete with glasses, wigs and canes. 

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Date Added: 3/4/2025

Amityville Memorial High School’s varsity cheerleaders were honored for their historic performance at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida during the board of education’s Feb. 26 board meeting. 

Amityville competed at the UCA Nationals from Feb. 7-10, and they finished ninth in the nation during the finals for the Varsity Coed Division II Non Tumbling Game Day. Under the direction of head coach Ms. Meredith Cohen, Amityville’s 2024-25 varsity cheerleaders exceeded their goals this season. Prior to the qualifying for nationals, they qualified for the Suffolk County Championships this past fall. 

“To our 14 talented student athletes and our phenomenal coaching staff, your dedication, your passion and your relentless pursuit of excellence has made all of us Amityville proud,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert. 

The coaches and cheerleaders each received a certificate of recognition for their remarkable season. 

Date Added: 3/3/2025