130 Cherokee Street Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-4600 Principal: Jill M. Lahey Email Assistant Principal: Michael A. Renda Email
Phone: 631-467-6027 Fax: 631-467-6166
School Hours: 8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
First Day of School is on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Our Mission
The mission of the Cherokee Street
School is to bring child and community
together to create a safe and caring
learning environment where each
individual can reach his/her maximum
potential and achieve his/her personal
best.
Belief Statement We believe that… You Matter Every Child Every Day
Cherokee Street Elementary Principal Page
November 20, 2024 Dear Connetquot Community, The district is joining litigation in opposition of proposed Regionalization Planning. The district previously submitted an advocacy letter voicing our concerns about this plan. There is an opportunity for community members to provide feedback to the NYS Education Department by Nov. 25, 2024. A template response is available for your use. Also available is contact information for our local elected officials, whom you are encouraged to share your comments and concerns with. If you would like to submit a formal public comment on the proposed regulation regarding Regionalization Planning, you may submit your comment to Regcomments@nysed.gov. We appreciate your support of this urgent matter.
Sincerely, Joseph T. Centamore, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Click here to view the letter
Click here to view the template letter for opposing regionalization
Click here to view the elected officials contact list
District Advocacy Letter to Commissioner Rosa – November 12, 2024
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On Nov.7, Cherokee Street Elementary hosted a special breakfast to honor veterans in the community. To kick off the morning, Mr. Innace’s orchestra students, along with Ms. Isleman’s and Ms. Scrom’s chorus students, performed inspiring musical pieces for the veterans in attendance. After the breakfast, the veterans were invited to visit classrooms where they had the opportunity to share their experiences in the armed forces. This special interaction allowed the students to learn firsthand about the sacrifices and courage of our veterans.
Click here to view the Veterans Day at Cherokee Street slideshow.
Date Added: 11/15/2024
On Friday, November 8, Connetquot students took part in special assemblies, put on inspiring musical performances, gave dedications, made donations, recited poems, listened to veterans share their experiences and wrote letters to honor our community’s veterans. As a school community, we would like to thank our veterans for their service today and every day!
Click here to view the Veterans Day in Connetquot slideshow.
Date Added: 11/8/2024
Date Added: 11/5/2024
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, firefighters from the Lakeland Fire Department in Ronkonkoma visited Cherokee Street Elementary to teach students about fire safety. The Lakeland firefighters taught the elementary students important safety tips during a schoolwide assembly, including rolling to the ground if they ever hear a smoke alarm since smoke rises. They also talked about the importance of installing a working smoke detector and making a family plan in case of an emergency. Students also had the opportunity to observe a firefighter dressed in full gear and listen to the sound that their air tank makes. Then, kindergarten, first and second graders headed outside to see the Lakeland fire trucks. Students were able to climb inside and learn about the many tools and parts on the outside of the trucks.
Click here to view the Cherokee Street Learns How to Be Fire Safe slideshow.
Date Added: 10/21/2024
Thanksgiving Recess – District Buildings Closed
CSS PTA Holiday Boutique
CSS PTA Winter Wonderland/Santa Photos 6 PM
CSS/Music Winter Concert 7 PM @ CHS
Winter Recess – Schools Closed