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

Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14.

Directed by music teacher Megan Ashe, students and staff members performed a medley of songs in the school’s gymnasium such as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Peace Like a River,” and “Scat Like That.” The gymnasium also featured a decorative art showcase that was organized by art teacher Nicole Pappas.

Additionally, district administrators such as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bridgette Waite were in attendance for this year’s program.

Photo caption: 1-5: Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14.

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Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 2/21/2025

Prekindergartners at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville recently held an interactive unit on mail carriers and the service they provide to the community.

As part of the lesson, Mrs. Lievano’s class crafted Valentine’s Day cards for Northeast’s STRIVE students. Students decorated their cards, placed them in envelopes, stamped them, and delivered them personally to the STRIVE students.

Photo caption: 1-4: Prekindergartners in Mrs. Lievano’s class at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville crafted Valentine’s Day for the school’s STRIVE students.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 2/10/2025

On Feb. 7, students and teachers at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville wore their favorite sports jerseys during Jersey Day.  

The schoolwide celebration was held in recognition of the big football game in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Students and teachers wore jerseys which represented several sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. 

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Date Added: 2/7/2025