Step right up for Duffield’s Back to School Carnival
Duffield students and families celebrated the start of another school year with the school’s Back to School Carnival.
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Welcome to Helen B. Duffield Elementary School
Principal: Callan G. Lonergan
Phone: 631-467-6010
Fax: 631-467-6326
School Hours:
9:05 AM - 3:35 PM
Helen B. Duffield, Beginning a Path to a Lifetime of Learning.
Welcome to Helen B. Duffield Elementary School —
Duffield’s Mission Statement
At Helen B. Duffield School, we believe that our school begins the “pathway to a lifetime of learning.” We are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow. We value strong partnerships with families, recognizing them as equal collaborators in each student’s educational journey. Together, we foster not only academic success, but also emotional awareness and social development, emphasizing the power of collaboration, empathy, and open communication.
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Students are growing their independence at Duffield with the Let Grow Project
Duffield Elementary kicked off the Let Grow Project, encouraging students to build confidence and self-reliance by taking on developmentally appropriate challenges on their own.
Duffield House Kick Off 2026
Helen B. Duffield Elementary recently kicked off its new house system, sorting students into four groups that represent giving, dreaming, friendship and courage.
Connetquot goes purple
Students and staff showed up in their purple best on Sept. 9 for the Town of Islip’s Wear Purple Day.
