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Celebrating Growth, Achievement, and Bilingualism at Jack Abrams
Students at Jack Abrams Intermediate School were honored Tuesday during a special celebration recognizing their incredible progress on the NYSESLAT. Students who increased their English language proficiency by at least one level, as well as those who achieved commanding status, were recognized for their hard work, growth, and dedication.
Huntington Highlights: Mary Guzman-Lewis, our dedicated school social worker
The Huntington Union Free School District is proud to recognize Mary Guzman-Lewis, a dedicated school social worker at both Jack Abrams Intermediate School and Woodhull Intermediate School, as this week's Huntington Highlight. Nominated by Woodhull Intermediate School Principal Stephanie Campbell, Ms. Guzman-Lewis is known for her infectious smile, welcoming personality, and commitment to the well-being of students and families.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Student Research in Jack Abrams Dual Language Class
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, fourth-grade students in Mrs. Joseph’s Dual Language class embarked on an engaging research project exploring the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
Huntington Highlight: Janeen Wasoski Brings Positivity, Kindness and School Spirit to Jack Abrams Intermediate School
Every school has individuals who help make the building a special place, and at Jack Abrams Intermediate School, Senior Office Assistant Janeen Wasoski is undoubtedly one of those people. With her infectious positivity, welcoming personality and unwavering dedication to students and staff, Ms. Wasoski has become a beloved member of the Huntington school community.
Fifth Graders in LEAD Are Making a Difference!
Our fifth graders in LEAD are putting leadership into action by finding meaningful ways to make a difference in their school community.
Innovation Lab Collaboration at its Best at Jack Abrams Intermediate
Our 6th grade students have been hard at work in Innovation Lab designing and creating animal prosthetics! Under the direction of Mrs. LaRocca, our Innovation Lab and LEAD teacher, and in collaboration with their classroom teachers, students have explored how injuries and changes to an animal’s ecosystem can affect its ability to survive.
Welcome to Our House!
First year Principal Yenifer Mercado loves to talk about her new school. “Jack Abrams Intermediate School is off to an exciting start as we continue to build a strong sense of community through our House System,” she said.
Color Run & Community Market Day Bring Students Together
The Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School communities came together last weekend for an unforgettable day of school spirit, wellness, service, and community connection during the annual Color Run and Community Market Day.
Jack Abrams School Hosts Inspiring Career Day for Students
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School students recently had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers during the building’s annual Career Day event. Parents and family members volunteered their time to visit classrooms and share insights into their professions, helping students make meaningful connections between their education and future career possibilities.
Trustees Name Yenifer Mercado Principal of Jack Abrams School
Yenifer Mercado has been appointed to serve as principal of Jack Abrams School effective July 1. Huntington School Board members took the action during a public meeting this past Monday night.
Important Information
About Jack Abrams Intermediate School
We Imagine. We Create. We Learn.
The Jack Abrams Intermediate School welcomes and respects all students and their families as members of the Huntington community of learners. It will prepare students for life-long learning by developing their confidence and abilities as learners and problem-solvers. The school is committed to the use of innovative, inquiry-based, student-centered, interdisciplinary methods that embraces creativity as expressed through multiple intelligences and multiculturalism.
Important Foundations
- Students, staff, families and the community deserve respect.
- Students can reach their full potential by maintaining consistently high academic expectations and by building their sense of responsibility for learning and caring for each other.
- Students should recognize that many problems have multiple solutions.
- Learning is an active process.
- Learning is most effective when it is real, purposeful, and useful to the student.
- Curricula should guide students in mastering key information, ideas and skills that are essential to the methodologies of the disciplines.
- Curricula should be rooted in discovery, the manipulation of ideas, and the integration of subjects.
- Schools prepare students for the future by teaching them how to successfully address present-day issues.
Jack Abrams Intermediate School Leadership
Yenifer Mercado
Principal
Yenifer Mercado has been principal of Jack Abrams Intermediate School since July 1, 2026. She had been serving as an assistant principal in Central Islip.
Ms. Mercado describes herself as a “dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic education professional.” She served as an assistant principal for three years. Prior to that she worked as a dual language teacher in Patchogue-Medford before being promoted to Humanities Chairperson for grades K-6 for two years.
Jack Abrams School’s principal obtained a BS degree at SUNY Old Westbury in childhood education 1-6 with a bilingual extension and a TESOL extension to her license at Dowling College. Ms. Mercado earned a MS degree in adolescence education-Spanish 7-12 at SUNY Old Westbury and an MA at Stony Brook University in educational leadership. She is studying at St. Peter’s University for a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership.
Ms. Mercado identified her key skills as curriculum development, curriculum planning, data analysis and interpretation, relationship building, student-centered learning, communication, educational technology and change management.
Jack Abrams Intermediate School Videos and Galleries
Homecoming Bonfire 2026
The Huntington Community turned out for the Thursday night bonfire ceremony and recaps their favorites.
Art and Fashion Show 2026
Huntington district students K-12 are celebrated as they display their creativity and artwork in the two day annual District Art and Fashion Show
Huntington Learners Who Lead
Intermediate students develop action plans to help serve and enhance their community
Bandfest 2026
Huntington UFSD’s 12th annual Band Fest was better than ever as hundreds of students spread across grades 4-12 participated in the district wide initiative.
Jack Abrams Intermediate School Galleries and Slideshows
2026-27 School Year
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