Board of Education Audit Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education originally established the Audit Committee in April 2006. The mission of the Board of Education Audit Committee is to ensure the District’s fiscal accountability by providing independent assistance to the Board in the oversight of external and internal audits. The Audit Committee is composed of eight members, including seven Board members and one outside individual who serves as Chairperson of the committee. The Audit Committee meets approximately four (4) times per year to review district financial reports with the support of both internal and external auditors.
Board of Education Policy Review Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education Policy Review Advisory Committee is responsible for the regular review and updating of Board of Education policies in collaboration with central administration and legal counsel from Ingerman Smith. The committee is being formed in accordance with the Board of Education policy 2250 regarding committees and will ensure all policies are current, legally compliant, and aligned with district goals. The committee will have regular ongoing meetings throughout the school year.
Board of Education Curriculum & Instruction Advisory Committee – Portrait of a Graduate
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Curriculum and Instruction – Portrait of a Graduate is established to align with the district’s commitment to fostering educational excellence. In accordance with the Board of Education Policy 2250 regarding committees, this advisory committee serves as a collaborative body to work closely with administration, teachers, and instructional staff to develop Plainedge’s Portrait of a Graduate to set a high level of skills, and knowledge area, and competencies that reflect student success for students to succeed in college, career, and life with input from parents, students, and community members. The objectives of the committee are to: Review New York State Portrait of a Graduate Criteria, Holistically Develop Plainedge’s Portrait of a Graduate, Develop a Strategic Plan to support students’ current and future opportunities, Curriculum Review and Development, Increase Parental and Community Involvement in identifying and developing the core of competencies that will be required of a Plainedge Graduate in collaboration with district leadership, members of the Board Of Education, and community stakeholders including parents, students and local businesses.
Board of Education Facilities & Capital Planning Advisory Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Capital Planning was established to align Plainedge Public Schools is establishing this committee to help guide interest in long-term planning, maintenance, and improvement of school facilities through collaboration with district leadership, facilities staff, the district architect, and community stakeholders including parents, community members. The Facilities and Capital Planning Advisory Committee meets approximately four (4) times per year.
Board of Education Armed Security Guards Advisory Committee>
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Armed Security Guards is an exploratory committee dedicated to researching and reviewing the impact of armed security on our campus. The committee is a collaboration of district leadership, legal counsel, and community stakeholders including teachers, parents, community members, support staff, and members of law enforcement. The committee will have monthly meetings leading up to the 2025-2026 School Year budget season. There will be approximately five meetings organized and held in the 2024-2025 School Year in the time period ending no later than March 2025.
For more information, please contact the District Clerk’s Office at (516) 992-7457.
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🎓 We proudly celebrated the graduation of the Plainedge High School Class of 2026, honoring an exceptional group of students as they reached this remarkable milestone!
Valedictorian Leah Muldoon and Salutatorian Khloe Hong delivered inspiring speeches, encouraging their classmates to pursue their passions, remain true to themselves, and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead with confidence and determination.
Principal Lauren Iocco, Board of Education President Joseph Beyrouty, and Interim Superintendent of Schools Ms. Carol Muscarella offered heartfelt congratulations and shared words of encouragement as the graduates embarked on their next chapter.
As the Class of 2026 begins this exciting new journey, we are confident they will continue to make a positive impact wherever life takes them. No matter where their paths lead, they will always be part of the Plainedge family!
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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🎓 Congratulations to the Plainedge Middle School Class of 2026! 🎓
Today, we celebrated an incredible milestone as our graduates officially moved up to Plainedge High School. National Junior Honor Society President Vincent Cusumano reflected this remarkable class while encouraging his classmates to embrace the exciting opportunities ahead!
A special thank you to our Middle School Drama Club for their outstanding performance of “Finale” from Frozen Jr., which made the ceremony even more memorable.
The Plainedge Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff are proud of all that this class has achieved and look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish in high school and beyond.
To the Class of 2026: Believe in yourselves, continue to work hard, and never stop reaching for your goals. Your future is bright! ✨
If you missed today`s ceremony, you can watch the recording at Plainedge TV Live Stream.
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🎓 Congratulations to the 5th-grade students of Eastplain, Charles E. Schwarting, and John H. West Elementary Schools on reaching this important milestone and moving up to 6th grade!
As you prepare to begin your journey at Plainedge Middle School, take pride in all you have accomplished, the friendships you have built, and the knowledge you have gained along the way. Your teachers, families, and the entire Plainedge community are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all that you will achieve in the years ahead!
Embrace this next chapter with confidence, curiosity, and determination! Your future is bright, and your possibilities are endless.
Well done, and congratulations! 🎉
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On behalf of the Board of Education and everyone in Central Administration, we wish you all a Happy Father’s Day!
Juneteenth - Schools will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 and reopen Monday, June 22, 2026
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🎓✨ Our Pre-K students celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony with joyful songs, big smiles, and lots of excitement as they marked this special milestone on their journey to Kindergarten! We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can`t wait to welcome them to Kindergarten in the fall.
Families and community members can watch Plainedge Public Schools` Moving Up and Graduation ceremonies live at plainedgetv.com/live.
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🎶❤️ The Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School 5th Grade Choral Students visited their Bristal Buddies for a memorable morning filled with music, laughter, and celebration.
Our talented young performers delighted residents with their graduation song and a selection of contemporary favorites! Residents sang along and shared in the excitement!
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Cheers, applause, and plenty of Plainedge Pride! Matty and Oscar took their final walk to the bus during a memorable clap-out celebration! Surrounded by the love and support of our school community, this clap-out celebration was a beautiful reminder of what makes Plainedge so special.
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🔔 One last bell.
📚 One last walk through the halls.
🎓 One unforgettable class.
Congratulations to the Plainedge High School Class of 2026! Your Plainedge family is cheering you on every step of the way!
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Creating Our Beautiful World 🌎🎨
This week, our 9:1:3 students partnered with APE Peer Mentors and Best Buddies to bring a special mural project to life! Guided by artist Mr. Dinaro, students worked together to paint two vibrant panels celebrating the beauty, diversity, and wonder of our world.
The project showcased creativity, teamwork, inclusion, and friendship as students and staff collaborated to create a lasting piece of artwork that reflects the spirit of our school community.
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