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Washington Third Graders Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center
Washington Primary School third graders traveled to Sweetbriar Nature Center where they participated in the raptor program. It proved to be a fun learning experience for the youngsters.
Washington’s October Award Winners are Spectacular
The fall is well underway and Washington Primary School students are maintain their strong performance. Principal Michelle Richards recently announced the October recipients of the Washington Winners awards.
Washington School Celebrates Wolfie’s Birthday
Washington Primary School likes to do things “big.” The school on Whitson Road in Huntington Station has been standing tall since September 1954. Seven decades later it’s just as important to Huntington UFSD and the community as it ever was.
Washington Family Engagement Night Incorporates Mindfulness
Washington Primary School’s Family Engagement Night was an especially fun one for families as they learned how to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives.
Washington School Students Study Great Americans
Washington Primary School continues to celebrate great Americans through literacy. Third graders in teacher Vivian Joseph’s dual language class recently learned all about Dolores Huerta, who migrant workers consider a hero.
Washington Celebrates at Harvest Festival
Washington Primary School recently hosted its annual Harvest Festival complete with pumpkins, field games and a hayride around the campus.
Principal Recognizes September’s Washington Winners
Washington Primary School announced September’s student award recipients to much fanfare around the building. The names of the honorees were announced over the school’s public address system and certificates were presented to each of them before they were assembled for a commemorative photo.
H-ton Observes Patriot Day & Day of Service and Remembrance
Last week students around Huntington UFSD observed the events of September 11, 2001 in a variety of ways all with an educational underpinning. By two acts of Congress passed eight years apart, the day is now designated as both Patriot Day and as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Washington Kindergarteners Learn New Math Concepts
Washington Primary School students have jumped out to a fast start to the new school year, which classes across every grade level quickly settling into their routines. The youngsters are finding learning to be a fun pursuit.
Washington Primary School Ready to Level Up
Now in its 70th year of serving the Huntington UFSD community, Washington Primary School opened the new school year on Tuesday morning in its typically festive style.
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About Washington Primary
Seven Decades of Excellence
Since Washington Elementary School's doors first swung open in 1954, thousands of students have received an excellent academic education within its confines. The same tradition continues today for more than 350 youngsters enrolled in grades K-3.
Professional and Caring Staff
Washington boasts a highly educated professional teaching staff, each with outstanding strengths, and a caring and knowledgeable group of aides, secretaries and support personnel. Faculty members participate in regular professional development activities to stay abreast of innovations in curriculum and classroom education.
Comprehensive and Intensive Learning
Every student receives a comprehensive education, including an intensive program to develop strong reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Children also have regularly scheduled music, art, physical education and library classes.
Latest Technology
Students receive instruction in the use of the computer as a teaching and learning tool. Each classroom, as well as the library, is equipped with computer stations. Children learn basic computer literacy and important skills concerning how to use computers to conduct research and organize a report.
Enrichment with Local Resources
Classroom teachers spend hours planning exciting lessons and special events to help make learning fun. Visits to local farms, scientific institutions, art galleries and historical sites provide an opportunity to hear from experts across a wide range of fields and backgrounds.
PTA and Support Services
Washington's Parent Teacher Association is very active in the school and works closely with the principal and teachers to supplement and enhance the education offered to students at every grade level. There is a place for every child at Washington regardless of their current level of academic achievement or knowledge. A complete range of educational services and a highly competent team of teachers help assure the academic and social development of each child.
Only the Best at Washington
The building is maintained in excellent condition and is kept spotless throughout the day. Faculty and staff strive to provide a safe and secure environment for each child, each day. Parents of Washington's students can rest assured their children are receiving the very finest education possible.
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Dr. Michelle J. Richards
Principal
Dr. Michelle J. Richards has been principal of Washington Primary School since July 1, 2018.
Dr. Richards obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at SUNY Albany and a Master of Science degree in childhood education at City University of New York-Lehman College. She earned a Doctor of Education degree in educational administration and supervision at St. John’s University. She studied for her state administrative certification at CUNY-Queens College.
At the time of her appointment in Huntington, Dr. Richards was an assistant principal in the Elmont School District since 2013 and an administrator there since 2009.
Dr. Richards began her career as a general education teacher in New York City. She worked at Public School 107x (2001-03) and Lewis H. Latimer School-PS 56K (2003-06). She later taught in Elmont at Gotham Avenue School from 2006-09.
In 2009, Dr. Richards moved into Elmont’s administrative ranks after being named assistant to the principal. She was the principal of Elmont’s summer enrichment program in 2009 and 2010. She also served as a district professional development facilitator, curriculum map developer for English Language Arts and as a district testing leader, creating the scoring schedule, selecting and training district scorers, facilitating the scoring process and ensuring testing documents are securely maintained.
Dr. Richards maintains memberships in the International Literacy Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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HHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2021
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