Syosset School District Honors Staff For 25 Years Of Service

The Syosset School District recently honored four silver anniversary staff members for their 25 years of district service as well as 17 retirees for the 2016-17 school year during the annual District Reception.

The event was held last week at the Syosset High School auxiliary gymnasium.

During the reception, close colleague of each honoree shared kind words regarding their years of outstanding service and dedication to the children of Syosset.

Introductions were followed by a certificate presentation by a member of the board of education.

This year’s group of honorees included educators and support personnel, with the largest representation of retirees from Harry B. Thompson Middle School.

Appropriately, Principal James Kassebaum gave the most tributes and prior to introducing his last retiring staff member joked, “We are clearing out the building.”

In addition to awarding certificates of recognition to retiring staff members, Board of Education President Dr. Michael Cohen took a moment to recognize two retiring board members: April Neuendorf and Laura Schlesinger.

During his welcoming remarks, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers drew attention to the District Reception Program, which was designed by Syosset High School student Nicolette Camardi.

“When you do your work well as an educator, it goes far beyond the four walls of the school,” Deputy Superintendent and master of ceremonies Adele Bovard said. “You have truly impacted generations of this community for good as they have passed through the schoolhouse. Thank you all so much.”

Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District