Forest Avenue Elementary School

Address: 200 Forest Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
Main Office: 631-376-7300
Principal: Mrs. Gayle Manchisi
Attendance: (631) 376-7301
Nurse: (631) 376-7320

School Hours: 8:45 AM-2:55 PM

 
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Welcome to Forest Avenue's website. Please make sure you visit the different sections of our website to stay informed of everything that is going on at FABULOUS FOREST AVENUE. Also don't forget to periodically check the VIRTUAL BACKPACK for any letters or flyer sent home from our PTA.

 

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Google Classroom

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Announcements

Forest Avenue: A Walk Down Memory Lane

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Members of the West Babylon School District community came together for a walk down memory lane during a ceremony at Forest Avenue Elementary School in June 16. School district administrators, former students and teachers, community members and current students and families gathered to reminisce about the memories made at Forest Avenue.

Lining the hallways were old photographs, class pictures and newspaper prints that featured Forest Avenue through the years. Current students also left notes with their favorite memories of their time at Forest. Gathered in the gymnasium, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly welcomed guests to the event. Students, former teachers and members of the PTA spoke about their favorite memories of the school.

Dr. Farrelly spoke about how Forest Avenue is more than just a building. “Forest is a place of laughter, learning, and lifelong memories, a place where childhoods unfolded and friendships took root,” she said. “As Forest transitions from an elementary school to a new purpose under the stewardship of Western Suffolk BOCES, we pause to reflect on the generations of students, teachers, parents, staff and faculty who have passed through its doors. Forest Avenue elementary school has always been a community within a community. Today, as we close this chapter, I'd like to say thank you. Thank you to every administrator and educator who inspired here at Forest. Thank you to every parent who gave their time, talent, and love to support Forest. Thank you to every student who walked these halls and left their mark. And thank you Forest Elementary School for 69 years of memories. So let us carry forward the values and friendships and cherished memories. Today's ceremony is a tribute, a celebration of a nod to what will continue in the legacy of Forest.”

Click here to view the Forest Avenue: A Walk Down Memory Lane slideshow.

Date Added: 6/18/2025

Soon-To-Be Graduates Visit Elementary Schools

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Dressed in their caps and gowns, the members of the Class of 2025 took one last walk through their elementary school halls on June 16. The seniors were greeted with cheers and applause, as the younger students lined the hallways and held up congratulatory signs. The students had time to reconnect and reminisce with former teachers as they paraded through their respective elementary school.

Click here to view the Soon-To-Be Graduates Visit Elementary Schools slideshow.

Date Added: 6/18/2025

Forest Celebrates Earth Day

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In recognition of Earth Day, students at Forest Avenue Elementary School created their own “greenhouses” and planted wheatgrass seeds. Students have been learning about the importance of sunshine and water in caring for their plants. Students will monitor their plants over the next several week and observe their growth while caring for them.

Date Added: 4/30/2025