William Paca Middle School
The William Paca Middle School staff, students and parents are committed to meeting district goals by supporting educational programs, services and ideas which will offer challenging and stimulating educational experiences in a safe environment for all our students.
Spanning grades 6, 7 and 8, William Paca Middle School serves approximately 1500 students. Within each grade level, students are exposed to a comprehensive and challenging curriculum in all subject areas. It is our building goal that these experiences will foster growth in the academic, physical, emotional, social and aesthetic potential of all our students.
William Paca Middle School
338 Blanco Drive
Mastic Beach NY, 11951
Grades 6 - 8 (8:00am - 2:28pm)
Paca Middle School Principal
Dr. Michele Gode (631) 874-1414
Paca Middle School Assistant Principals
Christine Ellers - 6th Grade (631) 874-1474
Kevin Durant - 7th Grade - (631) 874-1472
Jennifer Engmann - 8th Grade (631) 874-1473
Paca Middle School Office Numbers
Main Office - (631) 874-1414
Attendance - (631) 874-1422
Nurse - (631) 874-1418
School Counselors
Caroline Casey - Grade 6 (631) 874-1481
Jenna Licari - Grade 7 (631) 874-1632
Caroline Reed - Grade 8 (631) 874-1456
Social Workers
Alyssa Cabrera - Grade 6 (631) 874-1458
Katherine Budas - Grade 7 (631) 874-1453
Erika Zambrano - Grade 8 (631) 874-1217
Evelyn Garcia - ENL (631) 874-1460
Psychologists
Gina Mercurio - Grade 6 (631) 874-1459
Nicole Raevis - Grade 7 (631) 874-5527
Lisa Cameron - Grade 8 (631) 874-1879
DASA Coordinators
Jennifer Engmann (631) 874-1472
Evelyn Garcia (631) 874-1460
Alyssa Cabrera (631) 874-1453
Christine Ellers: (631) 874-1473
Paca News
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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.
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The 2025-26 budget has passed! Proposition #2 has also passed! Congratulations to Trustees April Coppola, Lorraine Mentz and Luis J. Soto on their re-election!
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The William Floyd School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for outstanding support and commitment to music education! This is the third consecutive year that the district has earned this honor, and the ninth time in district history including 2004, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
William Paca Middle School Resources
Paca 2024-25 School Supply List
Paca 2024-2025 A/B Schedule
Paca Student Handbook
Participation Rate Improvement Plan
Paca Virtual Backpack/Announcements
CANVAS
Career Path Exploration
Health Appraisal Form (Physical)
William Paca ESSER
Paca Middle School Re-Opening Plan
NYSDOH - COVID-19 FAQ
Paca Middle School Title I Information
23-24 Paca Title I Compact
23-24 Paca Title I Policy
Federal Stimulus
Stimulus Funds
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Dignity for All Students Act - 2024-25 School Year
Dignity for All Students Policy
Code of Conduct
DASA Form (English/Spanish)
DASA Coordinators
Jennifer Engmann (631) 874-1472
Evelyn Garcia (631) 874-1460
Alyssa Cabrera (631) 874-1453
Christine Ellers: (631) 874-1473
Upcoming Events
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