A Tradition of Excellence at
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Southdown Primary School Welcomes Students Back with a Community Block Party
Southdown Primary School kicked off the new school year in the best possible way with a memorable Welcome Back Block Party that brought students, families, teachers, support staff and community members together for an evening filled with fun, laughter and Southdown school spirit.
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About Southdown Primary
Children Flourish
Southdown Primary School is a place where children flourish in an academic environment of respect, encouragement and high expectations. The faculty and staff is extraordinary; comprised of early childhood specialists who value and encourage children to explore, create and make meaning from the world around them. Learning is child-centered and tailored to the unique needs of all students.
Learning in the 21st Century
Southdown is proud of the many enhancements to its curricular program over the past several years. Every student has access to a Chromebook that is integrated throughout the school day as a means to enhance student engagement and further learning in the 21st century. A renovated library and “makerspace” provides all students with the opportunity build a foundation for exploration and creativity in ways that are truly remarkable.
Essential Skills
Southdown’s faculty and staff members recognize the importance of providing children with the essential academic, social and emotional skills to help them succeed throughout their time in Huntington and beyond.
One Big Family
A wonderful PTA that plans interesting and enjoyable family events also supports the school. Some of those events include block parties, movie nights, bingo nights, family fitness events, talent shows and so much more.
Happy and Energetic
Happy and energetic students fill Southdown’s classrooms. The school has been serving the community since 1954 and will continue to do so far into the future.
Southdown Leadership
Jill Amott-Erwig
Principal
Jill Amott-Erwig has been Southdown Primary School’s principal since August 2021. At the time of her appointment, Ms. Amott-Erwig had been serving as principal of PS 250 in Brooklyn. She was previously an assistant principal and lead teacher at PS 201 in Queens for five years.
Ms. Amott-Erwig earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Long Island University-CW Post in 2004 and 2006, respectively. She also obtained her state administrative certification through studies at LIU-CW Post.
Southdown’s principal has worked as a third grade special education teacher, fifth grade general education teacher and K-5 elementary science teacher all at PS 305 in Brooklyn. She was a summer program supervisor and year-round recreation aide at the Town of Islip’s Sayville Community Center for 13 years.
Southdown Primary Videos and Galleries
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
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.
Southdown and Washington
Southdown and Washington Primary school students continue to shine by displaying their talents, school spirit, and community engagement. Staff, students, and parents join in to ensure that every student has fun and engaging opportunities to grow and learn in and out of the classroom.
Winter Songfest 2025
Southdown's winter Chorus Concert
Southdown Galleries and Slideshows
Photos of Southdown Events from 2025-26
Our Partners in Excellence
Southdown Primary Vitals
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