Multicultural Night at Schwarting: Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, for students in grades 3 to 5. This event will feature special performances by the students, followed by a buffet of dishes from different cultures.
Construction Updates To learn about the progress on the new community center and athletic facility, the High School weight/wrestling and locker room projects, and updates for repairing the H.S. track, Welcome to the Plainedge Union Free School District Web Site
Snow Day
We have received several inquiries regarding any changes to the District calendar to make up for the three snow days we had in February. Please note that as soon as a decision is made, which will be soon, we will notify the District by posting the information on this site and by sending a letter home with students. Thank you for your patience.
Plainedge High School's Top Scholars For 2010
Plainedge High School Principal Rob Amster announced that Cliff LaFemina is this year’s valedictorian and Dylan Levings is salutatorian. There are also more than 20 students in the 2010 graduating class who achieved a GPA of 100 or more, earning them the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. Congratulations to all!
Pictured below, first photo, left to right: 2010 Plainedge H.S. Valedictorian Cliff LaFemina, Principal Rob Amster, 2010 Plainedge H.S. Salutatorian Dylan Levings. Second photo: the 22 Plainedge H.S. students whose GPA’s of 100 or more earned them the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. For a list of all names, click here.
Kindergarten Registration
We are currently scheduling appointments for kindergarten registration for the 2010 - 2011 school year. Registration runs December 1-March 31. Children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2010 in order to register. Packets are available on this website under the Helpful Links tab, at any elementary school, and at the Public Library. Please call 516-992-7420 for an appointment. For more information about kindergarten or new student registration, click here.
2009 PRIDE Survey Results Unveiled
On March 3, 2010, Superintendent Chris P’Simer and members of the Plainedge Schools administration presented an eye-opening review of the results of the Plainedge Schools 2009 PRIDE Survey. Plainedge students in grades 5 through 12 answered questions about alcohol and drug use, including, How old were you when you first used alcohol? Tobacco? Marijuana? Where and when do you use alcohol? Tobacco? Marijuana? Do your friends use? To read a copy of the adminstrators' presentation and to view the Pride Survey results, click here— 2009 Pride Survey.
Also, SAVE THE DATES! Additonal workshops for parents and students are planned for Wednesday, March 17 and Tuesday, April 27, both at 7:30 PM in the Middle School Auditorium. Dr. Stephen Dewey, an expert on the topic of How Drug Use Effects the Brain, will present at the March 17 workshop. To learn more about that session, click here. On April 27, Dr. Robert Dell’Amore, a noted chef and nutritionist, will speak about the link between sharing meals with your children and the positive effects on their behavior and achievement. His workshop will include a healthy cooking demonstration. Call (516) 992-7455 if you have any questions.
Dancing with the District
NEW DATE, SAME PLACE!—Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30—9:30 PM Plainedge High School Gymnasium, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa. Tickets: $12 adults; $6 students. Tickets will be on sale in the Athletic office from Monday, March 1, 2010 until Friday, March 12, 2010 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. No tickets will be sold on the night of the event!
Get ready for the district's most fun, flashy and festive fundraiser of the year: Dancing with the District! Watch as eight staff couples, four student couples, the Plainedge Kickline and the Plainedge Middle School Ballroom Dance Club come together in an adrenaline-fueled competition that raises funds for Plainedge Athletics. Proceeds from the event will also go towards the sponsorship of an American Cancer Society Relay for Life team. Last year's competition was a huge success and entertained more than 1,000 spectators, so don't miss out! Click here to see who's competing and to meet the judges!
International Club Organizes Haiti Relief Drive-March 1 through 12
The Plainedge High School International Club is organizing a Red Cross donation set up to help the victims of Haiti. The earthquake in Haiti has uprooted many lives, and has left many people in need. Please help by donating canned goods to the drive which will be held from March 1st-March 12th. All donations can be dropped off in Room 243 at the High School, at 241 Wyngate Drive, No. Massapequa. All items must be non perishable. If there are any questions, please contact International Club Advisor Mrs. Santucci at 992-7550. Thank you for your support and help!
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