Hicksville Public Schools

On Oct. 22, Hicksville Middle School hosted a special breakfast for new entrants into the district. Principal Benjamin Tangney welcomed the students to the cafeteria and highlighted some of the unique opportunities in the building. The experience gave students the chance to connect with other new students while realizing there are many other new faces in the building. Members of the school’s support staff were also on hand to help answer any questions and make a face-to-face connect with the new students.

At the October 22 Hicksville Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton recognized members of the Board of Education for their continued dedication and commitment to the district and community in honor of Board of Education Recognition Week.

The Hicksville High School Helping Hands Club recently donated $300 to the Hicksville Food Pantry. The funds were raised through several student led initiatives, including the sale of club apparel and after-school churro sales. (L-R): Hicksville Bilingual School Social Worker Monica Aber, Co-Advisor Joe Romano, Old Country Road Elementary School Principal Laura McConnell, Helping Hands Club Students, Treasurer Yajaira Garcia, President Sheilyn Soto Soriano, Vice President Zenia Hussain and Co-Advisor Artie Mediate.

Hicksville Public Schools is proud to announce Kerri Kamping has been named the recipient of the 2025 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Early Career Achievement Award.

The back field of Hicksville High School felt like a community gathering place on Oct. 4, as students of all ages, along with teachers, administrators, Board of Education members, parents and alumni, came out for the annual homecoming celebration.

Hicksville Middle School, together with the wider school community, has united in support of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, setting a fundraising goal of $1,000 to benefit the organization.

The Hicksville Public Schools community celebrated the exceptional talent and dedication of its student musicians at the September 18 Board of Education meeting. Several students were recognized for their selection to the highly competitive NYSSMA All-State festival, with three chosen to perform at the annual Winter Conference in Rochester this December

The Hicksville Public School District is proud to announce the appointment of Kirsten Watts as the Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 18, 2025. Ms. Watts brings a deep commitment to inclusive education and a strong track record of supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development of students with disabilities.

On July 2, the Hicksville Public School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting. During the meeting, the Board voted to reappoint Annette Beiner to serve as President for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board also elected Linda Imbriale to serve as Vice President and Erin Guida to serve as Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Hicksville Public Schools Board of Education appointed two new elementary school principals at their business meeting on June 11.