Plainedge Public Schools
Plainedge Public Schools

Middle School Administration

Vito Mannino

Vito Mannino

Assistant Principal

Email: vito.mannino@plainedgeschools.org
Phone: (516) 992-7650

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Plainedge Middle School website. Plainedge MS is committed to the academic, social and emotional achievement of all students. While maintaining high expectations, our faculty and staff create a supportive and nurturing environment that is conducive to learning. Our goal is to instill in our students a love of learning, while helping them to develop the self-esteem, problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will enable them to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

As the Assistant Principal, I work with all members of the school community to ensure that our students are successful during their time at Plainedge Middle School. I welcome collaboration between school and home, so please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to a wonderful and productive school year!

Sincerely,

Vito Mannino
Assistant Principal

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On behalf of the Plainedge Board of Education and Central Administration, we wish our community members, staff members, and their families who are observing Yom Kippur an easy fast.
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We would like to wish those celebrating a Happy Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year bring you health and happiness. Please note that schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Mrs. Carol Muscarella Returns to Plainedge as Interim Superintendent:

The Board of Education is pleased to welcome Mrs. Carol Muscarella as Interim Superintendent of Plainedge Schools. As many of you know, Mrs. Muscarella is a deeply respected leader with a long history of service to the Plainedge School District. Her deep love for its students, faculty, staff, and community is why she answered the call to serve once again. We are confident that her experience and dedicated leadership will provide stability and guidance during this transitional period. 

Kindly find Mrs. Muscarella's letter reintroducing herself to the community as she temporarily pauses her well-deserved retirement to serve Plainedge.