Newfield High School Announces New Assistant Principals

The Middle Country Central School District (MCCSD) is excited to announce that two administrators have joined the District staff this fall. Brigit DiPrimo and David Erlanger have been appointed as Newfield High School’s two new assistant principals. Principal DiPrimo will provide strategic direction for ninth grade students with last names beginning with letters A through F and the entirety of the tenth grade class. Assistant Principal Erlanger will provide strategic direction for ninth grade students with last names beginning with letters G through M as well as the entirety of the eleventh grade class.

 

“It brings me great pleasure to welcome Ms. DiPrimo and Mr. Erlanger to our District for the 2018-2019 school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberta Gerold. “It is our top priority to provide our students with the best guidance and educational experiences during their time in the Middle Country School District. Both Ms. DiPrimo and Mr. Erlanger come to us with exceptional credentials and I am sure they will both add to the excellent support we provide our students.”

 

David Erlanger, a Dowling College National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholar, holds an advanced graduate certification in Educational Leadership, School Building Leadership and School District Leadership. He received a master’s degree at Stony Brook University and is currently pursuing a doctorate program in Educational Administration and Supervision at St. John’s University. Mr. Erlanger brings over a decade of professional experience, previously working as a high school science teacher and research director. Most recently, Mr. Erlanger worked at the elementary level as a private school principal. Mr. Erlanger enjoys working at the secondary level to educate and shape students as future leaders.

 

Brigit DiPrimo, a graduate of Molly College, earned a master’s degree and advanced certificate in Educational Computing and Educational Leadership from Stony Brook University. Prior to holding two administrator positions as an elementary school principal, Ms. DiPrimo worked as an elementary educator—with a combined nearly fifteen years of experience in the educational space. As assistant principal, Ms. DiPrimo’s top priority will be to help each of her students learn and grow in a safe and caring environment.

 

For more information about academic programs available in the Middle Country School District and a calendar of events, please visit www.mccsd.net.

 

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Newfield High School’s Assistant Principal David Erlanger.

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Newfield High School’s Assistant Principal Brigit DiPrimo.

Middle Country Students Perform During Local September 11 Memorials

Student musicians from Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School and Newfield High School recently participated in two local September 11 memorial ceremonies. The students performed patriotic music to commemorate the lives lost on that day. The Centereach High School Women’s Choir performed at the Centereach Fire Department under the direction of Mr. Brian Hough. On the other side of town, Newfield High School senior, Kathleen Flaccomio, sang to attendees at the Selden Fire Department memorial ceremony and was joined by her music teacher, Mr. James Lowe.

 

The District continues to participate in annual community-wide events that serve as an opportunity for the student body, most of whom were born after the terrorist attacks, to learn about the events of that day and the sense of community and patriotism that followed. District students will continue to share their musical talents both at school functions and community events throughout the 2018-2019 school year.

 

For more information about academic programs available at the Middle Country School District and a calendar of events, please visit www.mccsd.net.

 

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The Centereach High School’s Women’s Choir following their recent performance at the Centereach Fire Department’s September 11 memorial ceremony.

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Newfield High School senior Kathleen Flaccomio (center) stands with her teacher Mr. James Lowe (right) and Ex-Chief Michael Matteo Jr., of the Selden Fire Department (left) following her performance at the Selden Fire Department’s September 11 memorial ceremony.

Middle Country Central School District Receives Donations of School Supplies from Local Partners

The Middle Country Central School District recently received two separate school supply donations from local partners—Costco Wholesale of Nesconset and the United States Postal Office in Centereach—providing District students with the necessary materials needed to begin the 2018-2019 school year. Costco representative, Joanne Frischling, presented District administrators with 150 new backpacks and U.S. Post Office officials, Robert Spera and Dawn Gould, donated a generous amount of pens, pencils, notebooks, folders and backpacks.

 

“The District appreciates and is thankful for the many enduring partnerships we have been able to develop with organizations in our community – like Costco and the Centereach branch of the U.S. Postal Service – that make it possible for us to provide students in need with useful school supplies each year,” said Roberta Gerold, Superintendent of Schools. “We look forward to continuing these partnerships and creating new community relationships that will allow us to expand on this program in the years ahead.”

 

For more information about academic programs available at the Middle Country School District and a calendar of events, please visit www.mccsd.net.

 

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(l-r) Middle Country Central School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources James Donovan and Deputy Superintendent for Instruction Francine McMahon stand with Costco representative Joanne Frischling during Costco’s recent school supplies donation.

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(l-r) Middle Country Central School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources James Donovan and Superintendent of Schools Dr.  Roberta Gerold stand with United States Postal Service of Centereach representatives Robert Spera and Dawn Gould during the Post Office’s recent school supplies donation.