Second graders at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently took part in the PSEG Safety Sleuth Program, in which they learned important lessons about staying safe around electricity.  

Through engaging activities with Northwest librarian Ms. Heavey, students discovered what to do in case of an emergency and how to recognize potential electrical hazards. After mastering these safety rules, the students teamed up in pairs to create colorful and informative posters, each highlighting one key safety rule they learned. Their posters will be entered into the PSEG Safety Sleuth Poster Contest, allowing them to showcase their knowledge while promoting electrical safety in a creative way. 

The district wishes Northwest’s second graders the best of luck in the poster contest. 

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Photo caption: 1-5: Second graders at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently took part in the PSEG Safety Sleuth Program, in which they learned important lessons about staying safe around electricity. 

 

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District 

Date Added: 4/2/2025

To celebrate Black History Month, Northwest Elementary School Social Worker Ms. Lee invited local community members to introduce themselves and read a culturally diverse book.  

Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg and Marcus Duffin deputy commissioner of human services and special projects for the Town of Babylon enjoyed spending time with the students. Mr. Duffin read “I Promise” by LeBron James, a book filled with promises kids should recite to help them be good citizens, believe in themselves, and become the best they can be. 

Mr. Richberg read “Mariama: Different But the Same,” a children's book that explores themes of diversity, inclusion, and understanding. It tells the story of Mariama, a young girl who learns that while people may come from different backgrounds and cultures, they are more alike than they seem. The book emphasizes the importance of empathy, kindness, and acceptance. 

The students were excited and thanked Mr. Duffin and Mr. Richberg for their time. 

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Date Added: 3/12/2025

Second graders in Ms. Kristina Komsic’s Leaders of Tomorrow after-school group at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently completedan amazing project in their Community Kindness Club. 

The students worked for the last two sessions creating fun and inspiring messages and designs on coffee sleeves in a mission that they called “Cup of Kindness.” The group would like to thank the New York Beanery on Merrick Road in Amityville for agreeing to feature our students’ hard work. They will dress each cup of coffee they sell with one of the students’ handmade coffee sleeves. 

Date Added: 3/10/2025

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

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