Arongen Elementary
- Mrs. Reinstein’s 4th grade and Mrs. Jacon’s 2nd grade classes at Arongen get ready to present problem solving and calming strategies for their Arongen Pride Second Step Assembly.
- Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. L. Oliver Robinson, April 5, 10 a.m., Chango
- Mrs. Rupert and Tessie are twinning by wearing their favorite sports team for Arongen’s Spirit Day.
- Students in Mrs. Symonds’ 1st Grade Class at Arongen Elementary learned about fire safety from our local fire department.
- Students are thrilled to return to the Arongen Library and discover brand-new furniture, transforming the space into a flexible and inviting environment. This exciting update was made possible thanks to the Future Ready Grant, creating a more engaging and memorable library experience for everyone.
- The Arongen Kindness Club consisting of 4th and 5th graders cheered on the 3rd graders during school arrival for their first ever NYS Test!
- Arongen Elementary recently celebrated their third annual Cultural Awareness Celebration. The Arongen Student Council plans, promotes, and organizes the materials to encourage all classrooms to participate in celebrating their diverse student body.
- The Arongen Kindness and Compassion Club collected over 7,000 snacks during their “100 Day of School Snack Challenge”. These snacks will go to the Arongen Backpack program!
- Every Friday, Arongen celebratea Arongen Pride with different themed days. Mrs. Bernard’s students used an 80s theme!
- Arongen had magician Jim Snack as a celebration to mark the end of our PTA Partners in Reading program called “Unlock the Magic of Reading.”
Announcements:
Due to technical problems with the state’s computer-based testing system, testing for grades 3–5 is temporarily postponed. Testing will resume after spring break (click to learn more).
Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on mental health and substance use prevention to speak at Shen on April 24th at 6:30pm (click for more).
We’re Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence this May 17, 2025! Save the date for our upcoming Shen Anniversary Celebration! Click here to learn more!
Registration is now open for all Shen Summer Adventures Summer Camps (click to register)!
Welcome to Arongen Elementary School
Located in the central part of the district, Arongen Elementary School is one of four off-campus schools.
It opened in 1992.
Mission:
We, the Arongen School Community, are committed to Excellence in Education. We believe that every child can learn and that we have a shared responsibility to guide and support all students to reach their greatest individual potentials. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where we foster respect and acceptance. Our mission is to help students create a love of learning that they will value for a lifetime.
Start & Dismissal Times:
School starts at 8:05 a.m.
AM Kindergarten dismissed at 10:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten starts at 11:40 a.m.
School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Half day dismissal at 11:15 a.m.