Wenonah Elementary School

251 Hudson Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Principal: Thomas J. Desmond, Ed.D.
Principal's Aide: Deena Kay
Secretaries: Mrs. McCusker & Mrs. Beisel
Nurse: Mrs. O'Connor
Phone: (631) 471-1880
School Hours: 8:50 am - 3:20 pm
Elementary Half Day Hours: 8:50 am - 12:00 pm

Sachem Transportation: (631) 471-1380
S.C.O.P.E. (Before/After Care): (631) 360-0800

Please note that in the case of a 2-hour delayed opening, students should be at bus stops 2 hours from their regular pick up time and students will be able to enter the building at 10:50 a.m. Instruction will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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Wenonah is a Great Place to Learn:

Wenonah is one of ten elementary schools that help comprise the Sachem Central School District located on Long Island, New York. Wenonah was built in 1967 and serves the Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Nesconset Communities. Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about our exciting school.

Sachem School District's Mission:

The mission of the Sachem School community is to graduate students who will be motivated, respectful, life-long learners, well prepared to succeed and contribute to their society.

A competent, enthusiastic staff, in cooperation with parents and community members, will provide a challenging, comprehensive, relevant curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment.

Wenonah's Mission Statement:

To provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate curriculum to diverse learners in our school community. To provide instruction under guidance of an informed, caring, enthusiastic community. Support the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all students in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.

In the News

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Sachem

Students across the Sachem Central School District celebrated the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with hands-on activities, parades, performances and service projects. These authentic learning experiences got students excited about Thanksgiving while teaching them about its history and traditions.

Students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School said, “Move over Macy’s!” as they held their own Thanksgiving parade on Nov. 21. Fourth and fifth graders paraded the hallways with handheld balloons and creative floats. The students followed a parade route which first took them into the gymnasium filled with an audience of kindergarten, first and second grade students. Next, they marched to the second “grandstand” in the cafeteria where third graders and special guests including district administrators looked on. For the first time this year, the High School East pep band and Sagamore Middle School Arrowettes joined the elementary school students for performances.

Click here to view the Lynwood photo slideshow.

Similarly, Hiawatha Elementary School held a Thanksgiving parade for its kindergarten students. They dressed in costume following class themes as they marched outside the building in front of friends and family.

Click here to view the Hiawatha photo slideshow.

Second graders at Wenonah Elementary School performed a play that highlighted the history and origins of Thanksgiving. Students incorporated several Disney songs into their performance in front of their families.

Click here to view the Wenonah photo slideshow.

Tamarac Elementary School kindergarten students participated in a Thanksgiving Adventure event. They explored different aspects of Native American and pilgrim culture through hands-on STEAM projects including a Mayflower Challenge where they had to create a boat with aluminum foil, log cabin and teepee building, and a turkey-themed problem-solving activity.

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Date Added: 11/21/2023

AAC Awareness Month

October marked Alternative and Augmentative Communication Awareness Month and in celebration, students at Wenonah Elementary School learned about the different ways that people can communicate.

The Wenonah speech therapy team led several activities including a read-aloud of Something to Say About My Communication Device by Eden Molineux, core word activities and a Bingo scavenger hunt. Wenonah students who use communication devices even taught their peers about how they use them.

Date Added: 11/3/2023