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Elwood Union Free School District Welcomes Five New Staff

September 3, 2019 2:52 pm Comments Off

Elwood welcomes new staff
The Elwood Union Free School District welcomed five new part-time and probationary teachers, as well as a new guidance counselor, at a new teacher orientation on Aug. 27, 2019.
Held at Elwood Middle School, incoming educators had an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming 2019-20 school year, which is scheduled to begin on […]

Elwood School District Celebrates Educators

June 24, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District dedicated a portion of their last board of education meeting of the 2018-19 school year to honoring the teachers and administration being awarded tenure, as well as this years’ retirees and 25-year employees.
Administrators, faculty members and loved ones of those being honored filled the middle school auditorium to celebrate […]

A Lesson In Patience and Parenting for Elwood Students

June 23, 2019 3:39 pm Comments Off

At the culmination of a child development and babysitting unit, eighth graders in Ms. Ilene Fucci’s class at Elwood Middle School had the opportunity to meet a sweet one-year-old named Vivienne to gain some hands-on experience. Many students in the class had never spent time with a child that young before and were delighted by […]

Engeman Theater Spring 2019 Student Classes

December 31, 2018 6:00 am Comments Off

The Engeman Players
Dates: February 25 – May 28, 2019
Times: Mondays from 6:30 -8:30 pm
Ages: Open to students in 6th-12th grade as of 9/18
Performance Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 performance.
All enrolled students will be a part of a full musical theater production that will be performed on the Main Stage set of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. There […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Nearly 23 Tons Of Bottles And Paper Products Recycled Through Shared Services Program

December 31, 2018 5:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the initial results from the SuffolkShare School Recycling Partnership Program which began in April of this year. This first-of-its-kind program, a partnership between Suffolk County and six school districts, worked to help schools meet their New York State recycling mandate, save taxpayer dollars and teach students, faculty and the community […]

Elwood Kindergartners Make Gingerbread Houses

December 27, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

During the week of Dec. 17, kindergartners at Harley Avenue Primary School in the Elwood Union Free School District got into the holiday spirit by constructing and decorating gingerbread houses. Students each invited a loved one to visit during the afternoon and had help building their creations. Many parents and loved ones helped by donating […]

School Superintendents And PTA Members Send Letter To Suffolk County Legislature Urging Passage Of Vaping Legislation

December 24, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Bill Would Restrict Flavored Vape Products Across the County

Suffolk County Superintendents, administrators and PTA members are urging bi-partisan passage of IR 2128 in the Suffolk County Legislature that would restrict the sale of flavored vapor products in Suffolk County. The bill, which has been introduced by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, is the latest […]

Elwood Seniors Commit To Collegiate Sports

November 20, 2018 6:52 pm Comments Off

At a special ceremony held on Nov. 14, seven Elwood-John H. Glenn High School seniors committed to play the sport of their choice at a collegiate level. Coaches, family members and administrators were present to honor of the students’ hard work and dedication throughout their athletic careers.
“Although most people only see your performance on the […]

National Blue Ribbon Flag Raised At Elwood -John. H. Glenn High School

November 18, 2018 2:12 am Comments Off

The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School community held a special ceremony to celebrate the school’s National Blue Ribbon title on Nov. 15. A flag, announcing the title awarded by the United States Department of Education, was raised in front of the school.
Those in attendance included Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert, Principal Mrs. Carisa Burzynski, district […]

Harley Avenue Primary School’s “Sensory City”

November 16, 2018 3:14 am Comments Off

Students at Harley Avenue Primary School now have a super space to visit if they need to release distracting classroom-wiggles — the school’s newly finished “Sensory City.”
Thanks to the dreaming and collaboration of school psychologist Mrs. Michelle Kretz, art teacher Mrs. Ali Harris, and principal Mrs. Elissa Millan, a hallway in the back of […]