Students in grades pre-K-2 in the Amityville School District have celebrated several weeks of interactive learning during their Summer Academic Success Program at Northwest Elementary School.

During week one, students participated in numerous activities such as camping, picnics, arts and crafts, and they created tasty smores. The program has featured students from both Northeast Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.

Photo caption: 1-7: During week one, students participated in numerous activities such as camping, picnics, arts and crafts, and they created tasty smores.

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

Northwest Elementary School’s kindergartners in Amityville completed their first milestone in their educational journeys during their moving-up ceremony.

Each kindergarten teacher at Northwest hosted a celebration to congratulate their students for a successful year and wish them well in first grade. Parents were invited to attend, and certificates were distributed to the students.

The district congratulates our future Class of 2036!

Photo caption: 1-10: Northwest Elementary School’s kindergartners in Amityville completed their first milestone in their educational journeys during their moving-up ceremony.

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

Click here to view the Northwest Elementary School honors the future Class of 2036 slideshow.

Date Added: 7/16/2024

Second graders at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville completed another step in their educational journeys when they were recognized for their achievements at the moving-up ceremony at Amityville Memorial High School on June 24.

District administrators and parents were in attendance as teachers from each class announced their graduates and handed out completion certificates. Students also received gift baskets during the ceremony.

Northwest Principal Kathleen Hyland congratulated each student as they walked across the stage during the moving-up ceremony.

Click here to view the Northwest Elementary School second graders moving-up ceremony slideshow.
Date Added: 7/8/2024

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

On June 3, Stewie the Duck and his friend, Sarah Caro, from the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, shared safety tips around water with Northwest’s students. Students also received copies of the book, “Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim,” by Kim and Stew Leonard Jr. The books were purchased by the APTC. 

Date Added: 6/7/2024