On April 22, the Amityville School District’s Board of Education recognized several students and staff members for their excellence during their monthly meeting at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. 

Students and staff members from all five schools were recognized as the March Student Scholars of the Month and Staff of the Month. The district congratulates students Tiffany Asbell, Valentina Gonzalez-Garcia, Claudia Poesy Gutierrez, Caleb Magnani and Ivanna Mendez Oliva, and staff members Margaret Brooks, Noelle Collura, Paul Duguay, William Reid and Charlene Wolk on earning this distinction. 

Each honoree received a certificate of recognition from the board of education. 

Date Added: 4/23/2025

On April 11, nine seniors at Amityville Memorial High School met with two officials from the SUNY schools system to discuss their experiences of completing FAFSA forms.

John B. King Jr., the chancellor of New York State’s SUNY schools, and Donna Linderman, SUNY’s senior vice chancellor for Student Success, sat down with students in the school’s library as they talked about preparing for college. Students shared their experiences of the pros and cons of FAFSA while offering suggestions to the SUNY officials on ways to improve the process of completing the online forms. Both SUNY officials also spoke about their roles and how they regularly meet with prospective students to share helpful tips for students and their parents.

The district would like to thank both SUNY officials for sharing their expertise with our future high school graduates.

Photo caption: 1-2: On April 11, nine seniors at Amityville Memorial High School met with two officials from the SUNY schools system to discuss their experiences of completing FAFSA forms.

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 4/15/2025

On April 11, students and teachers at Amityville Memorial High School went head-to-head in the school’s inaugural “Amityville Feud.” 

Based on the popular game show “Family Feud,” classes at each grade level competed against each other while two groups of high school teachers competed in the preliminary rounds in the school’s auditorium. Emceed by senior Adonis Lyons (dressed as Steve Harvey), the topics were based on daily habits of students and teachers in school. The final competition came down to the sophomores against the teachers, and the high school’s teachers emerged as the winners in the best of two out of three games.  

The inaugural “Amityville Feud” was held at the high school to celebrate the school’s positive culture in the building. The high school has sought ways to increase the number of activities that encourage student participation and build a stronger sense of community. The district commends our high school students on their continued growth of positive culture which has led to meaningful and enjoyable activities that keep students engaged, motivated, and excited to be part of the school. 

Click here to view the Teachers victorious in high school’s inaugural ‘Amityville Feud’ slideshow.

Date Added: 4/11/2025

On March 26, Amityville Memorial High School’s varsity boys basketball team was honored for their historic season during the board of education’s meeting at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School.

Led by head coach Jack Agostino, Amityville’s basketball team won the Suffolk Class AA championship game after a thrilling 60-57 win over Smithtown West at Farmingdale State College on March 7. This marks the 20th Suffolk County championship in program history, and the 12th title under Agostino.

“It’s an honor to celebrate our boys varsity basketball team,” said Evan Farkas, the district’s director of athletics, physical education, and health. “They had an incredible run and we’re really proud of the entire team for what they’ve accomplished.”

Parents, district administrators and members of the board of education applauded the team for a memorable season. Each member of the team and the entire coaching staff received a certificate of recognition from the board.

“This team’s performance both on and off the court reflects a spirit of teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship that we are all proud to celebrate as the Suffolk County champions,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert.

Coach Agostino’s coaching staff includes his brother, Anthony Agostino, and alumni A.J. Price and Billy Kretz. The 2024-2025 boys basketball team includes:

Christian Araque

Da’Jon Clinton

Amir Dickerson

Allan Dodson-Isabell

Adam Dodson-Isabell

Westley Flythe

Jordan Hines

Taki Mason

Teydan Mason

Anthony Martinez

Julian Nelson

Isaiah Nixon

Seth Smith

Ryan Victor

Date Added: 4/1/2025

Amityville Memorial High School’s top 10 scholars for the Class of 2025 were honored for their excellence in academics during the board of education’s March 26 meeting at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School.

Amityville Memorial High School Principal Dr. John Cardone, joined by Assistant Principals Paul DeCarlo, Angelica Rodriguez, and Dr. Maria Vineyard, recognized each scholar and listed many of their accolades in a slideshow. The high school’s top 10 scholars include:

Jesus Barrios (valedictorian)

Alessandra Pons (salutatorian)

Kayla Faublas

Paola Flores

Amelia Cherrington

Lizette Acosta

Jonathan Ruiz-Chirinos

Anjuli Persaud

Kayla Canales Avalos

Daniel Zelaya Maldonado


All of the scholars were proud to be celebrated by their parents, teachers, staff members and district administrators who supported them throughout their educational journey in the Amityville School District.

Photo caption: Amityville Memorial High School’s top 10 scholars for the Class of 2025 were honored for their excellence in academics during the Board of Education’s March 26 meeting at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School.

Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 3/27/2025