Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker
Principal
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Getting to Know Me . . .
- I live in Sayville, NY
- My education includes St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, St. John the Baptist High School, St. John's University, and Fordham University
- I have been a principal for nine years
Favorite SaintSt. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Favorite Quote“Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Bible VerseAnd behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
~Matthew 28:20
Favorite BookMornings on Horseback by David McCullough -
Welcome!
Maybe you've heard about the traditions and rich history of St. William the Abbot School, or the faith-filled Catholic environment in which our students are immersed, or the reputation for excellence SWS enjoys among Long Island schools, or the talented, dedicated, and loving SWS faculty, or our friendly and welcoming students, but no matter the reason you have visited with us today, we are grateful for your interest and happy to share our story!
For 70 years and counting, St. William the Abbot School has served students and families from Seaford, Massapequa, Wantagh, Bellmore, Merrick, Baldwin, Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, and beyond. SWS is a thriving N-8 Catholic school with a population of 460 students. We are thankful for the collaborative effort between faculty and parents, which provides our students with myriad opportunities for growth in faith and academics, as well as social and emotional support.
We offer a rigorous academic program, including daily Religious instruction in grades N-8, Regents courses in both Math and Science in grade 8, Fundations instruction in grades K-2, F&P Benchmarking, iReady Math and ELA instruction in grades K-8, AIS, and grades K-8 STREAM instruction in our state-of-the-art Monsignor Robert L. Hayden Innovation Center and Makerspace.
St. William the Abbot School is a technological leader among schools, with a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students in grades K-8, Newline Boards in every classroom, and class sets of iPads in Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten. We have taken the next step in online learning with the implementation of Schoology, a learning management system that facilitates collaboration between students, teachers, and parents.
SWS electives include Music, Art, Computer Science, and Physical Education. In addition, we offer Fall and Spring Afterschool Enrichment Clubs for students in grades K-8. Our very affordable Extended Care Program provides peace of mind for working parents and is centered around prayer, play, and academic assistance.