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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
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


Call/Text 988: A New Crisis Resource

Hobart News

photo of a backpack with school supplies

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.

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Summer Music will allow students to continue their musical development beyond the school year. The cost is $180 per student to participate in the Summer Music program. Students will learn and practice their skills in a small, relaxed setting. Please note that transportation is not available.

Mark Wood performs with WFSD middle school and high school students at the 2024 Night of1,000 Strings

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 4 at 6 pm, as fifth-grade student-musicians from across the William Floyd School District will have the amazing opportunity to perform with Mark Wood, an Emmy-winning composer and former star of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The concert is free of charge and will take place in the William Floyd High School auditorium.