Port Washington School District is proud to announce that Manorhaven Elementary School has been recognized as a Model School by the Center for Model Schools. Manorhaven Elementary earned this designation through a rigorous application process initiated by Dr. Eric Mace, Manorhaven’s principal, that highlighted its deliberate redesign of core instructional systems to improve student outcomes.
The application highlighted some of the following initiatives over the past three years: a restructuring of its schedule to protect Tier 1 instruction; a shift to a push-in ENL service model; and a strengthening of early literacy practices across classrooms. The school also expanded access to breakfast, increasing participation from fewer than 20 students a day to nearly 200. These changes, along with the diligence of the school’s faculty, and a districtwide focus on professional learning, helped Manorhaven demonstrate measurable gains in literacy and English language development.
“This recognition reflects the collective work of a team that has been deeply focused on improving student learning,” said Dr. Gaurav Passi, Superintendent of Schools. “Through thoughtful changes to instruction and improved access for multilingual learners, the Manorhaven staff has created stronger learning experiences for all students.”
"We are honored to be recognized as a Model School," said Dr. Eric Mace. “This recognition reflects the collective work of an amazing staff committed to innovation, rethinking what’s possible, and building systems that remove barriers for students, while ensuring student belonging and the student experience remain at the center of every decision.”
As part of this distinguished recognition, Manorhaven Elementary School will present, “How Strong Systems and Student Belonging Drive Literacy and ENL Growth in a Title I School,” at the June Model Schools Conference, engaging with over 5,000 educators to share proven strategies for redesigning school systems to increase access, strengthen instruction, and drive measurable student outcomes.
Manorhaven Elementary School faculty and staff.
