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) 874-1273

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
Katrina Reilly (631) 874-1230 
Elena Cahn (631) 874-1511

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


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Hobart News

photo of art teachers at the annual K-12 show

The William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department recently hosted their annual Districtwide Art Show in the south lobby of William Floyd High School! The event, which coincides with the beginning of March and the celebration of Youth Art & Music Month, featured gorgeous displays of artwork from William Floyd students across all grade levels. Families and community members were welcomed by the Fine Arts Department to come explore the gallery and celebrate the talented student-artists whose work was on display. Members of the National Art Honor Society hosted the event and helped serve refreshments while also running several craft activities and a face painting station for the younger children in attendance.  

buddy program participants with Kopa the therapy dog

Throughout the school year, William Floyd High School students from Mrs. Lauren Heuer’s School to Work class have been participating in a buddy program with students from Mr. Josh Young’s class at John S. Hobart Elementary School, working together on various season-themed projects!

college fair and career expo thumbnail - April 11, 2024

The William Floyd Counseling Center is hosting its annual "College Fair & Career Expo" on Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the high school gymnasium. This event is open to all families in the district, K-12, as it is never too early to start planning for the future!