On May 14, 17 educators in the Amityville School District received tenure during the board of education’s monthly meeting. 

The board honored the following educators: Keri Alberda, Jessenia Bermudez, Marily Brodack, Alison De Mauro, Lindsey Gordon, Maria Ramirez, Jennifer Rivera, Stephanie M. Sage, Tamia Christopher, Tia Christopher, Kathleen Crowley, Melissa Goodwin, Jacqueline Hyde, Shayla Lewis, Tarazzia Millar, Patricia Monteforte and Kenneth Williams.  

The recognition was part of the district’s celebration of Teachers Appreciation Week. 

Date Added: 5/15/2025

As warmer weather approaches, Northwest Elementary School in Amityville took the time to remind its students about the importance of water safety.  

Stewie the Duck and his friend Sarah Caro, from the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, spoke to all Northwest’s students about tips to stay safe around water this summer. Stewie the Duck made a special appearance at all three of Northwest’s assemblies. Additionally, kindergarten students received a free book about water safety, courtesy of the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation. 

Date Added: 5/15/2025

The Edmund W. Miles Middle School Drama Club will be performing the musical, “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.   

Both performances will take place in Amityville Memorial High School’s auditorium and will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets will be sold at the door. Please view the attached flyer. 

Please come out to support our Middle School Drama Club. We hope to see you there! 

Date Added: 5/13/2025

Students at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently learned that greatness begins with good character during two interactive assemblies. 

Brian Richards from Academic Entertainment hosted the bGreat Show as he used magic, comedy, storytelling, audience participation, student leadership opportunities, and more to help Northwest’s students learn about trustworthiness, fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. The social-emotional learning message to students is: “Do you want to be great? It begins with you taking the first step!”  

Using the perfect blend of entertainment and educational content, Mr. Richard’s assemblies promoted a welcoming and affirming environment, which the students and staff loved. Though they laughed and were fooled by his tricks, the students also got excited about character.  

The district would like to thank the Amityville Parent-Teacher Council for funding this fun, educational assembly.  

Date Added: 5/13/2025

For the Amityville School District’s Spring Art Showcase this year, the art teachers of our district have created a beautiful virtual presentation which showcases the work of our students from grades Pre-K through 12.

The district would like to thank the following art teachers who created the slides for their students' work:

Nicole Pappas — Northeast and the High School
Lydia Robinson — Northwest
Susan Zaratin — Park Avenue
Jacklyn Breitfeller — Middle School
Tyler Kundler — Middle School
Jayne Grasso — High School
Jennifer Dibble — High School
Connie Jordan — High School
Sheila Olsen — High School
Cara Westphal — High School

Also, special thanks goes out to art teacher, Connie Jordan, for putting together the final presentation. On behalf of all of the teachers and students within the Amityville Art Department, we hope that you enjoy the show!!

Date Added: 5/13/2025