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.
We look forward to your participation and engagement in our school community!
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Congratulations to the @pft11758 for celebrating the 27th Annual "We Make a Difference Awards Ceremony" last week!
It was truly an inspiring evening leaving everyone who had the opportunity to attend feeling the same sense of pride and community spirit. Nearly 185 students were recognized for demonstrating qualities such as empathy, generosity, kindness, and community spirit.
Thank you to the Plainedge High School Jazz Choir under the direction of Peter Lakes, whose music added an uplifting energy to the night.
Thank you to Erin Lehane and Elyssa Dove for helping coordinate this event with extraordinary commitment, creativity, and passion, which were reflected in every detail.
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Welcome to our Student Robot Connection event! 🤖🌎
Students explored creativity, teamwork, and technology through hands-on robotics and Earth Day inspired activities.
Students rotated through five interactive stations that combined coding, problem-solving, and environmental awareness — all while practicing our P.R.I.D.E. core values: Positivity, Respect, Inclusivity, Dedication, and Empowered learning.
🎳 Strike Out Pollution
Students coded Dash robots to knock down “pollution” pins, building coding skills while learning the importance of protecting our environment.
🎨🖌 3Doodler Earth Day Art
Creativity came to life as students designed and built their own Earth Day creations in 3D using 3Doodler pens.
🌌 Planetarium Experience
Students explored space, learned about exploration, and discovered how innovation today shapes the future.
🌍 Indi Earth Challenge
Using color-coded mats, students programmed Indi robots to navigate to Earth Day images, strengthening sequencing and problem-solving skills.
🗺️ Ozobot – Our Corner of the World
Students created coded paths with markers, guiding Ozobots on journeys around the world while combining geography, creativity, and coding.
Throughout the day, teams tracked how they demonstrated P.R.I.D.E. values using tally cards, reflecting on teamwork, respect, and positivity at every station.
Thank you for joining us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and discovery! #weareplainedge #plainedgepride #community #education
First, thank you to all of our students for your cooperation and flexibility today. Your maturity, respect, and character truly reflect the strength of our school community.
As PSEG continues working to resolve the issue, classes will be held remotely tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026. From 7:25–9:25 a.m., please use this time to complete any work impacted by today’s outage. At 9:25 a.m., log into your first period using the Google Meet link in Google Classroom.
Students will then follow their regular schedule for the remainder of the day. Additional information regarding BOCES, after-school activities, and athletics will be shared soon.
There will be limited access to the building during regular school hours for anyone who needs to retrieve materials. Please use the main entrance, where staff will assist you.
For more information, please visit the High School ParentSquare post. https://bit.ly/PHS_ParentSquare
Thank you again for your patience and adaptability.
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Congratulations to the Charles E. Schwarting Student Council for being recognized with @thenaesp 2026 Student Council Excellence Award! 🌟
Their community service initiative, Help the Pet Shelters, made a meaningful impact by supporting local animal shelters through a school wide pet supply drive. Students, staff, and families came together to collect essential items including food, blankets, toys, and cleaning supplies to help care for animals awaiting adoption. 🐾
Beyond the donations, this project helped raise awareness about the ongoing needs of shelters while fostering compassion, responsibility, and a strong sense of community service among students.
Learn More here: https://bit.ly/NAESP-SCHWARTING
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Who knew lunch could come with so many life lessons? 🍽️💙
Charles E. Schwarting students visited our Bristal buddies at @thebristal for a fun filled afternoon of great conversations, shared stories, and plenty of smiles.
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Welcome to Plainedge,
Dr.Christopher R. Zublionis!
Board of Education President Joseph Beyrouty and Vice President Michael Morrisey welcomed Dr. Zublionis as the new Superintendent of Plainedge Public Schools.
Dr. Zublionis brings nearly three decades of experience in education and currently serves as Superintendent of the North Shore Central School District. Throughout his career, he has served as a social studies teacher, coach, building principal, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Superintendent, leading initiatives focused on instructional improvement, professional learning, and student support systems.
We are excited to welcome
Dr. Zublionis to the Plainedge community and look forward to his leadership as we continue to support student success and districtwide excellence.
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A message to the Plainedge Community from the Plainedge Board of Education announcing the new Superintendent of the Plainedge Public Schools
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Great collaboration in action! Molloy University students met with our Plainedge educators through our Teacher Center, creating a valuable opportunity to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from one another. We appreciate the meaningful conversations and partnerships that support continued growth for both future and current educators. #weareplainedge #plainedgepride #community #education #plainedgeproud
The CSI Competition brought together teams from Plainedge and Bethpage for a hands-on forensic investigation. Students processed crime scenes, analyzed evidence, and questioned suspects during this year’s Old West themed case. After presenting their final findings, top teams earned honors and special recognitions. An engaging, immersive experience enjoyed by all!
Special Thank you to Maureen Chiolo, Forensic Club Advisor and PHS teacher for hard work and dedication to creating such an amazing event for our students!
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Congratulations to Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School for being recognized as a 2026 New York State and National School of Character!
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