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Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is proud to announce that four students were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is proud to announce Jacob Riccuiti, Class of 2027, has been recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. The Kroger Co. is presenting the annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste.
 

Mattlin Middle School recognized Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May with a series of weekly themes, activities and initiatives designed to promote student well-being. Each week included themed morning announcements, resource emails to staff and families, MAP activities and cafeteria-based events.
 

The Plainview-Old Bethpage community continued its tradition of honoring United States military personnel who died while serving the country during their annual commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School Math Olympiads Club achieved outstanding results during the 2026 competition season, with nearly 50% of participating students earning awards in the NOETIC, MOEMS or both national mathematics competitions. These accomplishments are especially impressive given the large number of schools and students competing from across the country.

On May 21, students from the POBJFKHS Media Club and video production classes traveled to Hofstra University to participate in the 9th annual Broadcasting Awards for Senior High (BASH). Competing against nearly 60 high schools across the metropolitan area, POB Media earned awards in all five categories entered, including a first-place award for Best Arts and Culture feature for a story about the culture of acapella groups at JFKHS.

Ms. DeLuca’s class at Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School recently held their final Author’s Celebration of the school year. Family members were invited to help recognize the students’ accomplishments in writing. 

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School students earned Top 10 placements in New York State in their certification areas at the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist State Championship Spring Qualifier and have been invited to compete at the National Championship in Nashville next month. The MOS certification is an industry-recognized credential backed by Microsoft that validates real-world skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications, demonstrating that students are prepared for success in today’s digital workplace.
 

Jordan Adelman, a Life Scout from Troop 423, designed and built a cart for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School Garden Club that can also be used to support community initiatives. The cart was part of his Eagle Scout project, and this contribution will benefit POBMS and the broader community for years to come. 

Mattlin Middle School’s Mural Club has completed its latest annual installation, titled “Embrace Change and Evolve with the Seasons.” The mural explores the theme of transition and features a silhouette of two figures watching a sunset, while autumn leaves transform into birds in flight.
 

Eighteen eighth-grade students from Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School competed at the high school level in the New York State Art Teachers Association competition, with all participants earning the highest possible rating. NYSATA is a statewide professional organization that promotes excellence in visual arts education and provides opportunities for student recognition through juried exhibitions and competitions.

Plainview-Old Bethpage and Mattlin Middle Schools celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4–8 with themed activities, staff surprises and special events honoring faculty and staff. Throughout the week, staff members participated in fun spirit days and enjoyed treats, games, singalongs and PTA-sponsored luncheons.
 

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School held its annual Night of Honors on April 30, which celebrated student achievement across a wide range of academic disciplines.
 

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School sophomore Rishaan Sen earned a gold medal for his research and presentation at the Long Island Math Fair.
 

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School senior Grace Lu was presented with the Long Island Scholar-Artist Award of Merit plaque at the annual Scholar Artist Gala. 

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School has been recognized as one of the top 100 high schools in the United States on the 2026 “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” list, released by Working in Support of Education.
 

On April 17, students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School participated in the annual Battle of the Classes, where they transformed the building and gym into a display of teamwork and school spirit.
 

On April 16, the Moot Court Club at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, led by advisors Ms. Nancy Rogers and Ms. Gina Farrell, hosted its 35th annual Moot Court Tournament. Student teams from districts across Long Island competed in a series of mock trials judged by alumni, local attorneys and community members.