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Elwood Appoints Dr. Amy Meyer as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

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The Elwood School District has appointed Dr. Amy Meyer as the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective July 1. She replaces the retiring Dr. Sonia Hood. 

Dr. Meyer has served since 2021 as the Center Moriches School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum. She previously worked as the director of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the Shoreham-Wading River School District; as a professional developer and curriculum innovator for Brookhaven National Laboratory; as a science teacher, STEM educator and field hockey coach for the William Floyd School District; and as a science teacher for the Patchogue-Medford School District.

A Mastic resident, Dr. Meyer received her bachelor’s degree in natural science and mathematics from Dowling College, her master’s degree in environmental science from Long Island University, her certificate in school administration from the College of St. Rose and her doctorate in science and mathematics education from Curtin University.  

“In the ever-evolving landscape of public education, my focus for the Elwood School District community is to chart bold, personalized pathways for every learner, ensure equitable access to opportunity, empower our educators for the future and build lasting partnerships that connect our students to the world beyond the classroom,” Dr. Meyer said.

Date Added: 6/18/2025


Budget Revote Passes!

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The Elwood 2025-2026 budget revote has passed. Thank you!
Yes – 1,700
No – 674
 
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El presupuesto ha sido aprobado. ¡Gracias!
Sí – 1,700
No – 674

Boyd’s Speech-a-Thon Celebrates the Superpower of Public Speaking

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It was a morning of stellar oration at Elwood’s James H. Boyd Intermediate School, as 21 dedicated students presented memorized speeches of eight paragraphs or more on May 28 during the school’s annual three-hour Speech-a-Thon. Luca Kaminsky served as the event's emcee, with Melanie Shek as assistant emcee and Giuliana Lanzetta as technology assistant. Speech sources for the event included Pres. John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cal Ripken Jr., Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey, as well as self-written pieces by the students themselves.   

“This experience showed that when we work hard to exceed our expectations, amazing things happen,” Shek said. “My classmates and I worked diligently to learn our speeches and recite them. In addition to having plenty of fun along the way, the Speech-a-Thon jas impacted our lives by teaching us valuable life skills including public speaking, confidence and steppng out of our comfort zones.”

Teacher Marsha McLeod, the Speech-a-Thon’s organizer, described the skill of public speaking as a superpower, one that succeeds in helping students overcome their anxiety about speaking in front of their parents and peers.

“You will forever be changed because of your willingness to cast your fears aside and be vulnerable in order to step into your well-earned superpower,” McLeod told the speakers. “You have given yourself the ability to conquer anything and propel yourself to great heights. Your performance today should have proven to you that no challenge is insurmountable. May today's event help you utilize your superpower and assist you in morphing into the extraordinary human beings you are destined to become.”

Date Added: 6/17/2025

Community Postcard

We are aware that postcards related to the upcoming budget revote have recently been delivered to homes in our district. We would like to clarify that these materials were not issued or endorsed by the Elwood School District. As always, the district remains neutral in all budget vote matters and does not distribute materials that promote a particular position.

Date Added: 6/16/2025