A photo showing the entrance to Moriches elementary

Moriches Elementary School

Welcome to the “Never Ending Journey of Learning and Excellence” at Moriches Elementary School. We are committed to providing a strong educational base for all of our students, in a richly diversified environment that will develop their individual interests and talents throughout all content areas. Our goal is to provide a quality education for every student in a safe, nurturing and exciting environment. The priorities of our school are to attain high student achievement, self-esteem, and a love of learning. We also work to help guide students in the development of their character and academic potential through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs.

Our school programs offer countless opportunities for our students to grow and succeed. All aspects of our school’s organization, curricular and co-curricular activities are child-centered and designed to accommodate individual learning styles so that all will excel. We believe our success is due to the hard work and dedication of all members of the Moriches school community. This includes staff and parents, working together, to provide a quality education for our students.

photo of Moriches principal Deirdre Redding and assistant principal Nikki Stallone

Left to right: Moriches Elementary School Principal Deirdre Redding and Assistant Principal Nikki Stallone.

Moriches Elementary School
16 Louis Avenue
Moriches NY 11955
Grades K-5 (9:15am - 3:33pm)

Moriches Elementary Principal 
Deirdre Redding        (631) 874-1818

Moriches Elementary Assistant Principal 
Nikki Stallone             (631) 874-1817

Moriches Elementary Office Numbers
Main Office                  (631) 874-1398
Attendance                  (631) 874-1813
School Nurse              (631) 874-1402
Psychologist               (631) 874-1816
Moriches Library       (631) 874-1828

DASA Coordinators
Deirdre Redding        (631) 874-1818
Nikki Stallone             (631) 874-1817
Melissa Knoetgen     (631) 874-1834

Social Worker 
Melissa Knoetgen     (631) 874-1834
Sabrina Machuca      (631) 874-1714

Psychologist
Jamie Sticht               (631) 874-1816

School Counselor
Amanda Cotugno    (631) 874-1819
Caroline Casey          (631) 874-1819


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Moriches News

photo of special education administrative team standing next to each other

Three members of the William Floyd school community have been selected as 2024 SCOPE Education Services “Shining Stars” and will be honored at the organization’s 23rd annual awards dinner scheduled for Monday, March 18! These three individuals – Dr. Malasia Walker, Director of Special Education; Michele Manion, Assistant Director of Special Education (secondary); and Ravi Seeram, Assistant Director of Special Education (elementary) – have been selected for exemplary service to education and the William Floyd School District.

photo of art teachers at districtwide art show

Coinciding with the beginning of March and the celebration of Youth Art & Music Month, the William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department recently hosted their annual districtwide art show! Held in William Floyd High School’s south lobby, the Fine Arts department welcomed hundreds of community residents to take in all of the stunning visual artwork made by students in all grade levels across the district.

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