Phillips Avenue Elementary School is one of four K-4 elementary schools in the district. It is located at 141 Phillips Avenue in Flanders. The school has 551 students. Directions

Rita Moloney is the Acting Assistant Principal at the Phillips Avenue School.

Ms. Moloney's phone number is 631-369-4961. Her email address is rita.moloney@riverhead.net.

New! Third Grade Team Teaching is logging updates from the teachers on what is being taught in their classes. Click HERE for a link to the Teaming Updates. The user name is Third, and the password is Phillips. Capitals must be respected to gain access.

Phillips has a full day kindergarten program, a Universal Pre-Kindergarten, a self-contained special education class and a resource room.

Phillips Avenue is an annual winner of the Suffolk Reading Council Honor School and a past recipient of a 21st Century Grant. The school was also the recipient of a "small class size" grant. Phillips was recognized by NY State as a "high performing/gap closing school".

Popular annual events include the Halloween Parade, Reading Week and Story Night during which staff, students and community  members dress in pajamas and come together for bedtime stories, skits and snacks.

Phillips celebrates fully the diversity of its students through events like the school's Diversity Day and Black History Month celebrations. They also care for others outside their immediate community.

Special Programs at Phillips
Phillips also has several special programs to model and reinforce positive behavior including: Citizen of the Month, a Caught Being Good Breakfast, the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Academy, and more!

Message from Acting Principal Patty Nugent:
Our dedicated faculty and staff are anticipating a wonderful year for you and your children.  Our academic programs will continue to engage and challenge all of our students.  We encourage you to be involved in your child’s education by being in contact with teachers and participating in events at Phillips Avenue.  We believe that communication between parents, students and teachers is critical in assuring student success. >More