Middle School Administration
At Plainedge Middle School our mission is to meet the individual needs of each and every one of our students. We strive to meet both their social/emotional needs as well as their academic needs. Outside of gestation, your children will grow more over their three middle school years than at any other time in their lives. This growth is both physical, in terms of sheer size, as well as social and emotional in nature. Given this growth, it is likely that an awkwardness may set in for a period of time. It is our job to nurture them through this period. We do that with an outstanding team of professionals, including three guidance counselors, a psychologist, and a social worker. It is our firm belief that not until a child is comfortable with themselves, will they be truly ready to learn. When they are truly ready to learn, our team of more than 70 teacher professionals can ensure that their individual academic needs are met and that they can make the necessary progress toward college and career readiness.
We pride ourselves on our rigorous common core curriculum that leads to regents level Algebra and Earth Science for more than ninety-seven percent of all eighth-grade students. We pride ourselves on the fact that when we present our eighth graders with their moving up certificates each June, that they are truly prepared to step up to far greater challenges.
Sincerely,
Mr. DeRiso
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On behalf of the Board of Education and Plainedge Public Schools, we offer so much gratitude to each and every law enforcement officer and first responder who spent their afternoon with us at our three elementary schools, middle and high school. The hands-on experiences and real-life examples you shared with our students have left a lasting impression.
Some of our favorite moments that we shared were:
• Hearing your stories
• Participating in Self-Defense
• Meeting your K9 and learning about drones
• Crime Scene Investigation, Forensics & Fingerprinting
• Fitness Course
• Fire Safety
• Learning about your life-saving tools + equipment
Special thank you to the PFT for providing a welcome Breakfast and lunch for our first responders.
#WeArePlainedge #PlainedgePride #LawEnforcementAppreciation #LEAD #TOGETHER #COMMUNITY #FIRSTRESPONDERS #THANKYOU #APPRECIATION
Get ready to dance, sing, and laugh your way through the iconic Mamma Mia! 🌟
The Plainedge High School Drama Club is proud to present this beloved musical, and you won’t want to miss it! With over 80 talented students involved in everything from acting to set & lighting design, this production is truly a team effort. 🙌
🗓️ Showtimes:
April 3, 7:00 PM
April 4, 7:00 PM
April 5, 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎟️ Grab your tickets now at PHSDrama.BookTix.com
Come support these incredible students who’ve poured over 100 hours of rehearsal into bringing this show to life! 🎤💃🕺
#MammaMia #PlainedgeDramaClub #SupportTheArts #HighSchoolTheater #StudentTalent #PHS #MammaMiaMusical #PlainedgePride
🎉 Huge congratulations to 3 of our Plainedge High School Varsity Athletes!
🥎 Savannah Speicher (PHS Sophomore) has been named one of Newsday’s Top 100 Softball Players!
⚾️ Jaxson Torres (PHS Sophomore) and Bobby Wescott (PHS Junior) have both been named Newsday’s Top 100 Baseball Players!
What an incredible achievement for our athletes! #weareplainedge #athletics #community #weare #plainedgeproud #plainedgepride #sports #baseball #softball #varsity #plainedge
The Harlem Wizards came to Plainedge last night, and it was an unforgettable experience for our community! A big thank you to everyone who supported the @pft11758 Wizards` fundraising event. We’d also like to extend a special thanks to the dedicated custodians and security team for all their hard work!
#weareplainedge #pft #education #community #learning #fun #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud #weare #athletics #wizards
Huge congratulations to the Plainedge High School Robotics Club for their incredible performance at a competition this weekend held at Hofstra University! Team 527 made it to the semifinals and finished in 4th place! 🎉🤖 #Team527 #PlainedgeRobotics #Semifinals #Hofstra
Plainedge Public Schools is proud to share that Mark Passamonte has rejoined the district as Interim Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.
Mark has a strong understanding of the district’s mission and values. As the Interim Director, he will continue enhancing our physical education curriculum, athletic programs, and overall student health initiatives. We are confident that his leadership will positively impact our students and the entire school community.
Please join us in welcoming Mark back!
#weareplainedge #weare #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud #athletics
Plainedge School District is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Please apply online by visiting
plainedgepublicschools.recruitfront.com
At Tuesday night`s Board of Education meeting, the Plainedge Board of Education, together with the Plainedge Administration, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Legislator, Nassau County Police Department, The New York State Senate, New York State Assemblyman, and the Town of Oyster Bay, formally recognized the exceptional contributions of our dedicated School Crossing Guards.
These individuals have become a vital part of our daily routines, standing at busy intersections with a watchful eye and a friendly smile, guiding our students and pedestrians across busy roads. Their commitment to maintaining safety, often in unpredictable weather and traffic conditions, deserves recognition. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and their role in enhancing our neighborhoods` safety.
To express our appreciation, the crossing guards were presented with personalized thank-you cards created by John H. West Elementary School students.
#Weareplainedge #safety #crossingguard #community #education #thankyou #pride #plainedgeproud
🌞 Exciting News! Our Summer Enrichment Program is back! Join us for a blend of classroom learning and summer camp activities, creating an engaging and educational summer experience that our students truly enjoy!
Registration is now open! Don`t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the fun!
#weaareplainedge #summerenrich #learning #education #summerfun #weare #plainedgepride
Dr. Salina was thrilled to receive a hand-delivered thank you note from one of our Best Buddies club members today! It was such a heartfelt gesture from the entire Best Buddies Club to create a personalized thank you card for attending the 4th Annual Best Buddies Fashion Show last month!
#weareplainedge #bestbuddies #together #united #community #inclusion #learning #education #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud
