Pines Elementary School

Each month, Pines Elementary School celebrates its much-loved Lucky Tray Day during lunch. The tradition, started four years ago by 2nd-grade teacher Ms. Bernstein, adds a little e...

On Monday, December 8, students from the Middle School, Bretton Woods, Forest Brook, and the Pines proudly received the LICAB Community Leadership Award, sponsored by the Long Isla...

Hauppauge has proudly honored longtime soccer coaching legend John “Ruff” Ruffini at the 21st Annual Hauppauge Soccer Alumni Game. On Saturday, November 29th, soccer alums spanning...

On Tuesday, November 18th, Pines Kindergarten students marked the 50th day of school with a fun-filled celebration inspired by the 1950s. Students and teachers dressed for the occa...

In Ms. Ramsaran and Ms. Nicholls’ Dessert Decorating Club, our 4th and 5th graders have been having a blast turning simple treats into imaginative, edible masterpieces. Each meetin...

Get ready to gobble up some creativity! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders recently embarked on an exciting STEAM adventure with Mrs. Bullaro and Mrs. Pecorao, using the power of an AI ...

Pines Elementary School celebrated a truly special SRP Day on Tuesday, November 18th—an uplifting day dedicated to honoring the incredible School-Related Professionals who support ...

On Veterans Day, more than 30 Hauppauge staff members—and many of their children—volunteered their time at Long Island Cares as part of the organization’s Gather and Give Holiday...

At Pines Elementary School, the Future Corps Club—led by Kindergarten Teacher Ellen Rand and Art Teacher Meg Catapano—continues to nurture meaningful connections between students ...

To wrap up their first reading unit on biographies, fifth graders at Pines Elementary brought history to life through a creative and engaging Wax Museum. Each student selected an i...

Pines Elementary is excited to share the news of their very first Unified Sports Club, held on October 23! This new club brings students of all abilities together to have fun, b...

Pines Elementary is excited to spotlight Creation Station , a creative and engaging alternative to traditional recess. Run by Mrs. Ratner, this program offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th gr...

It takes a special kind of student to run for elected office, and Pines Elementary was fortunate to have several students step up this year to run for Student Council positions. ...

Pines Elementary held its first pumpkin decorating competition this fall, and students got creative! Over 30 students submitted pumpkins decorated in a wide variety of ways, from c...

On Wednesday, October 29, fourth graders at Pines spent the day immersed in Native American culture through an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Students attended a museum pr...

Students have been on the move this fall, learning about the benefits of walking and jogging while participating in a fun, seasonal fitness activity! Each lap completed on the trac...

Pines second graders recently took a journey into the past during their visit to the Long Island Museum’s One-Room Schoolhouse! Dressed for the occasion, students fully immersed th...

Fourth graders recently put their math and science skills to the test during Pumpkinology, a hands-on fall activity that made learning both festive and fun! Students measured the...

The annual Giant Pumpkin made its grand arrival at Pines Elementary School on Thursday, October 16, continuing a beloved fall tradition that stretches back decades. This year’s pu...

On Thursday, October 23, the kindergarten students at Pines Elementary sprinkled magic pumpkin seeds near the playground — hoping they’d grow overnight. To their delight, the ...