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Mattlin Robotics Teams Advance to Championship

Mattlin’s robotics teams excelled in this year’s archaeology challenge, with Team 15261 winning the Robot Design Award and Team 15262 earning Core Values finalist honors. Both will advance to the March 8 championship at Hicksville High School.
 

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Mattlin Robotics Teams Advance to Championship

Mattlin’s robotics teams excelled in this year’s archaeology challenge, with Team 15261 winning the Robot Design Award and Team 15262 earning Core Values finalist honors. Both will advance to the March 8 championship at Hicksville High School.
 

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Mattlin Celebrates P.S. I Love You Day With ‘Be the Light’ Theme

Students and staff at Mattlin celebrated P.S. I Love You Day by participating in a schoolwide kindness activity during Extended MAP, creating positive “beams of light” messages and contributing to a book drive supporting The Book Fairies, spreading encouragement within the school and beyond.
 

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Mattlin Celebrates P.S. I Love You Day With ‘Be the Light’ Theme

Students and staff at Mattlin celebrated P.S. I Love You Day by participating in a schoolwide kindness activity during Extended MAP, creating positive “beams of light” messages and contributing to a book drive supporting The Book Fairies, spreading encouragement within the school and beyond.
 

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Mattlin Students Inspired by Speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez

Motivational speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez visited Mattlin Middle School to encourage students to be “all in” in school, sports and life. He shared his story of perseverance and leadership, explaining how his message helped motivate the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory and inspired students to give their best and support one another.
 

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POB Orchestra Festival

A powerful display of harmony: 259 POB orchestra students from across the district partnered for an unforgettable performance at the annual POB Orchestra Festival Concert..

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Mattlin Holds Spelling Bee

Mattlin students did an excellent job in the second round of the spelling bee, with their hard work and strong spelling skills clearly on display as the competition continued.
 

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Career Day

Future paths came into focus during our Career Day! Students rotated through interactive stations, meeting experts from various industries to learn about their daily roles and the real-world skills they use. This hands-on experience empowered our students to dream big and see the endless possibilities for their own careers.

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Mattlin Middle School Hosts Annual 8th‑Grade Career Workshop

Mattlin recently hosted its annual eighth-grade Career Workshop, welcoming more than 25 professionals from fields including health care, STEM, education, law enforcement, government, business and finance as students rotated through career stations. Students also explored careers through immersive virtual simulations using headsets provided by the Department of Labor.

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Mattlin Middle School Hosts Annual 8th‑Grade Career Workshop

Mattlin recently hosted its annual eighth-grade Career Workshop, welcoming more than 25 professionals from fields including health care, STEM, education, law enforcement, government, business and finance as students rotated through career stations. Students also explored careers through immersive virtual simulations using headsets provided by the Department of Labor.

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Renowned Composer Soon Hee Newbold Visits District Orchestras

Acclaimed composer and performer Soon Hee Newbold worked with orchestra students in grades 5–12 across the district to rehearse with ensembles and share her creative process.
 

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Holiday Fun

Our school community came together for some festive fun leading up to the winter break as students and teachers shared their vocal talents, singing beloved holiday songs.
 

Bands, orchestras and choruses across the district are continuing to prepare for and have begun performing at this year's winter concerts.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Ensembles Perform and Prepare for Winter Concerts

Bands, orchestras and choruses across the district are continuing to prepare for and have begun performing at this year's winter concerts.
 

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Friendsgiving

The Best Buddies club celebrated the season of gratitude with their first Friendsgiving.

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POB Perk's Students Learn and Give at Re-Use For Relay Flea Market

POB Perk's student-employees recently visited the Re-Use For Relay flea market, a trip made possible by the wages they earned working at the school-run store. Each student was provided with $5 of their earnings to spend on a single item, offering a practical lesson in managing their own money. The experience was a fun and valuable opportunity for them to learn about the connection between work and pay, while also exposing them to the importance of community giving and supporting those in need through the Relay For Life charity event.
 

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Fifth Graders Build Financial Skills with DECA’s Interactive Program

POBMS and MMS fifth graders explored the fundamentals of budgeting, saving and smart spending through engaging, student-led activities as part of a districtwide program developed and delivered by DECA students.
 

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Fifth Graders Build Financial Skills with DECA’s Interactive Program

POBMS and MMS fifth graders explored the fundamentals of budgeting, saving and smart spending through engaging, student-led activities as part of a districtwide program developed and delivered by DECA students.
 

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POB SEPTA Recipient

The SEPTEE award is an annual award presented by a local Special Education PTA (SEPTA) organization to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to students with special education needs. 

Ms. Ham, is a well-deserving recipient of the award this year, recognized for her outstanding work as an amazing teacher and advocate for the children.

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Unity Day

United for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  When we stand together, we are stronger. Sending a message of kindness and respect this Unity Day.

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Parent University POB Perks

Refreshments were served by Mattlin's student employees at the District's Parent University.

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Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt helped 5th grade students explore all the Mattlin library has to offer.

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Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt

Fifth-grade students went on a scavenger hunt to get acquainted with the library.

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POB Perk Reopens at Mattlin Middle School

POB Perk celebrated its grand re-opening at Mattlin Middle School! Both Perk employees and staff were excited to welcome the coffee shop back for another great school year.

BUILDING NEWS, CALENDAR, & EVENTS

POB AT A GLANCE

99.7

Graduation Rate

Impressive achievements marked with high educational standards.

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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.