A photo showing the entrance to Hobart Elementary

John S. Hobart Elementary School

At John S. Hobart Elementary School, we are committed to providing our students with an educational experience that addresses both their social and academic development. We believe in holding our students to high expectations. Our curriculum, programs and support services reinforce our belief that all children can reach the high standards that we set for them.
The cooperative efforts of our staff, parents, teachers and administrators will ensure optimal support for each child, creating successful students and responsible citizens. We are looking forward to a successful and memorable school year.

Hobart administrators stand in hallway of school

Left to right: John S. Hobart Elementary School Principal James Westcott and Assistant Principal Thomas Virgona.

John S. Hobart Elementary School
230 Van Buren Street
Shirley NY, 11967
Grades K-5 (9:15am - 3:33pm)

Hobart Elementary Principal
James Westcott (631) 874-1296

Hobart Elementary Assistant Principal
Thomas Virgona (631) 874-1525

Hobart Elementary Office Numbers
Main Office – (631) 874-1296
Attendance – (631) 874-1708
School Nurse – (631) 874-1248
Psychologist – (631) 874-1243
Hobart Library – (631) 874-1569

School Counselor
Tory Badamo (631) 874-1513

Psychologist
Larissa Wolber (Grades K-2) (631) 874-1296
Joshua Zelin (Grades 3-5) (631) 874-1243

Social Workers
Elena Cahn (631) 874-1511
Marissa Perez (631) 874-1230 

DASA Coordinator
James Westcott (631) 874-1273
Thomas Virgona (631) 874-1525
Joshua Zelin (631) 874-1243


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Hobart News

Remembering Former William Floyd Trustee Francis “Frank” Campbell

The William Floyd School District is saddened to share the news of the passing of former William Floyd Board of Education Trustee Francis “Frank” Campbell who served on the School Board from 1971 to 1977 including as vice president (1972-1973) and president (1973-1977).

December 2025 Winter Concerts & Art Shows Schedule

December is here and that means it’s time for the winter concerts and art shows! This is the opportunity to hear and see all the hard work that William Floyd student-musicians and student-artists have been putting in, come to fruition! Please note that all winter concerts and art shows will be held in the William Floyd High School auditorium.

Elementary School Virtual Backpack

William Floyd’s Virtual Backpack is a one-stop resource for events and offerings from school/community organizations. This backpack is focused on elementary schools only.