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Stratford Road Students Celebrate S.O.A.R. Reward with Pajama Day

K–2 students enjoyed a fun and cozy Pajama Day with their favorite stuffed animals as part of their March S.O.A.R. reward celebration.
 

POBJFKHS Students Earn Top Honors in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School students were recognized with multiple Gold and Silver Keys in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, celebrating their creativity and placing them among the top young artists in the region.
 

High School Civic Ambassadors Visit Elementary Schools for Read-Aloud Visit

POBJFKHS civic ambassadors visited the district's elementary schools for a special read-aloud, which helped younger students build key character traits including curiosity, courage and open-mindedness while supporting a love of learning.
 

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Students Explore Global Music Through Bash the Trash Performance

JJP students experienced a performance by Bash the Trash that introduced instruments from around the world while highlighting how culture, materials and the science of sound shape music.
 

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Old Bethpage Hosts Successful Literacy Night

Students and families came together for an evening of literacy-focused activities, including games, crafts and read-alouds, all of which celebrated a love of reading.
 

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Old Bethpage Hosts Successful Literacy Night

Students and families came together for an evening of literacy-focused activities, including games, crafts and read-alouds, all of which celebrated a love of reading.
 

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High School Civic Ambassadors Visit Elementary Schools for Read-Aloud Visit

POBJFKHS civic ambassadors visited the district's elementary schools for a special read-aloud, which helped younger students build key character traits including curiosity, courage and open-mindedness while supporting a love of learning.
 

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High School Civic Ambassadors Visit Elementary Schools for Read-Aloud Visit

POBJFKHS civic ambassadors visited the district's elementary schools for a special read-aloud, which helped younger students build key character traits including curiosity, courage and open-mindedness while supporting a love of learning.
 

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Students Design Miniature Museums During Heckscher Art Experience

Students at Old Bethpage participated in a special in-class lesson led by the Heckscher Museum of Art, where they explored different art forms including portraits, landscapes, abstract works and 3D pieces. They then applied their learning by designing and building their own detailed miniature museums, which included labeled artwork and creative features.
 

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Leadership Summit 2026

Board members, students, parents, teachers and administrators came together to kick off the District’s strategic planning process. Participants shared ideas and feedback that will help shape POB Schools in the years ahead.
 

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Leadership Summit 2026

Board members, students, parents, teachers and administrators came together to kick off the District’s strategic planning process. Participants shared ideas and feedback that will help shape POB Schools in the years ahead.
 

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Leadership Summit 2026

Board members, students, parents, teachers and administrators came together to kick off the District’s strategic planning process. Participants shared ideas and feedback that will help shape POB Schools in the years ahead.
 

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Plainview-Old Bethpage Elementary Schools Hold Spring Book Fairs

Students enjoyed exploring a wide selection of books, posters and other fun items at this year’s Spring Book Fairs. Thank you to the PTA for supporting these events!
 

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POBJFKHS English Honor Society Students Lead Let Grow Activities at POB Elementary Schools

POBJFKHS English Honor Society students visited the district’s elementary schools to read with younger students and lead activities focused on leadership, teamwork, building connections and the idea that readers are leaders.
 

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Plainview-Old Bethpage Elementary Schools Hold Spring Book Fairs

Students enjoyed exploring a wide selection of books, posters and other fun items at this year’s Spring Book Fairs. Thank you to the PTA for supporting these events!
 

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Power of Belongings 2026

Plainview-Old Bethpage School District administrators, faculty, PTAs, students and community members came together for this year’s Power of Belonging event, which featured arts and crafts, guest speakers from the Sunrise Association and raffles. The event raised awareness and funds for Sunrise Day Camp, which provides summer programs for children with cancer and their siblings.
 

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Old Bethpage Third Graders Attend Culture Fair

Third graders visited stations led by parent and student volunteers where they learned about traditions, food, games, and language from countries and cultures around the world.
 

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Power of Belongings 2026

Plainview-Old Bethpage School District administrators, faculty, PTAs, students and community members came together for this year’s Power of Belonging event, which featured arts and crafts, guest speakers from the Sunrise Association and raffles. The event raised awareness and funds for Sunrise Day Camp, which provides summer programs for children with cancer and their siblings.
 

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Come see the 2nd Annual Plainview-Old Bethpage Band Festival featuring 5th-12th Grade band students!

The event will take place on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the POBJFK High School gymnasium. Admission is free.

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POBJFKHS Career Day Connects Students With Industry Professionals

Tenth grade students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School participated in Career Day, where they explored potential career paths through a keynote presentation and breakout sessions led by more than 30 professionals. Students selected three sessions to attend and learned about fields including architecture, the arts, business, engineering, health care, law, marketing, sports and technology.

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POBJFKHS Career Day Connects Students With Industry Professionals

Tenth grade students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School participated in Career Day, where they explored potential career paths through a keynote presentation and breakout sessions led by more than 30 professionals. Students selected three sessions to attend and learned about fields including architecture, the arts, business, engineering, health care, law, marketing, sports and technology.
 

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POB Students Attend 'Violins of Hope’ Educational Program at Molloy University

Students from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School attended the Violins of Hope” educational concert at Molloy University, where they experienced a performance using historic instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Through music and storytelling led by Professor Michael Klinghoffer and master violin restorer Avshalom Weinstein, students learned how these instruments serve as lasting symbols of resilience, remembrance and hope.

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Mattlin Middle School Celebrates Literacy Week With “Wicked” Theme

Students at Mattlin celebrated Literacy Week with a “Wicked: Unlimited Possibilities… Reading Changes You for Good” theme, featuring activities like book tastings, trivia and a special author visit from Sayantani DasGupta.
 

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Mattlin Middle School Celebrates Literacy Week With “Wicked” Theme

Students at Mattlin celebrated Literacy Week with a “Wicked: Unlimited Possibilities… Reading Changes You for Good” theme, featuring activities like book tastings, trivia and a special author visit from Sayantani DasGupta.
 

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Mattlin Middle School MAP Classes Collect 37 Boxes of Books for The Book Fairies

Mattlin MAP classes recently held a book drive where they collected 37 boxes of books from students and families to donate to The Book Fairies, helping provide reading materials to children and families in need.
 

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POB Students Shine at New York State DECA Conference

One hundred twenty-six Plainview-Old Bethpage High School students competed at the DECA New York State Conference in Rochester, earning 94 medals and advancing 45 students to the international competition in Atlanta this April.

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Old Bethpage Students Celebrate PARP Week with Special Guest Readers

Community members—including lawyers, accountants, dentists and New York State Senator Steven Rhoads—visited classrooms to read to students, share the importance of reading and insights about their careers.

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POBMS Community Comes Together for Annual Book Talk Event

Students, teachers, parents and administrators enjoyed a bagel breakfast while working together to solve riddles and complete activities inspired by Sayantani DasGupta’s The Serpent’s Secret.
 

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Third Graders Create Lasting Art Through Legacy Project

Stratford Road third graders collaborated with artist Cathy Russell to design ceramic tiles that will form a lasting ladybug installation for the school community. Thank you to the PTA for its continued support of the Arts in Education program, which made this experience possible.
 

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Third Graders Create Lasting Art Through Legacy Project

Stratford Road third graders collaborated with artist Cathy Russell to design ceramic tiles that will form a lasting ladybug installation for the school community. Thank you to the PTA for its continued support of the Arts in Education program, which made this experience possible.
 

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JJP Students Shine at Annual Talent Show

Students took the stage at JJP’s annual talent show to demonstrate their talents, including singing, dancing, instrumental performances and more.
 

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High School Civic Ambassadors Visit Elementary Schools for Read-Aloud Visit

POBJFKHS civic ambassadors visited the district's elementary schools for a special read-aloud, which helped younger students build key character traits including curiosity, courage and open-mindedness while supporting a love of learning.
 

High School Civic Ambassadors Visit Elementary Schools for Read-Aloud Visit

POBJFKHS civic ambassadors visited the district's elementary schools for a special read-aloud, which helped younger students build key character traits including curiosity, courage and open-mindedness while supporting a love of learning.
 

DISTRICT NEWS, CALENDAR, & EVENTS

POB AT A GLANCE

99.7

Graduation Rate

Impressive achievements marked with high educational standards.

Students at HS Gradutation

10 MILLION

In Scholarships Awarded

...and over $90,000 in community awards!

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1:1

Students Device Ratio

A 1:1 device ratio for all students! This initiative ensures enhanced learning opportunities while promoting digital literacy.

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5,425

Engaged Students

We serve our students, each of whom uniquely contributes to our districts vibrant and engaging learning environment.