The Bulldog Blast May 2025

The Roslyn School District is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional educational leaders to serve as the next principals of Roslyn High School and Roslyn Middle School. Following a comprehensive and rigorous selection process, the Roslyn Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved the appointments of Dr. Dave Lazarus and Mr. Justin Gabrus at the May 8, 2025, BOE meeting.

Dr. Dave Lazarus, current assistant principal at Roslyn High School, will become the new principal. Justin Gabrus, current assistant principal at Roslyn Middle School, will step into the role of middle school principal. Both will assume full responsibilities when Principal Scott Andrews and Principal Craig Johanson retire later this year.

Dr. Lazarus brings two decades of experience in education, with a strong background in school administration and instructional leadership. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (Ed.D.), SUNY New Paltz, Teachers College at Columbia University, and SUNY Stony Brook. Throughout his career, Dr. Lazarus has held key leadership roles at both the high school and middle school levels, overseeing hiring and evaluation, developing master schedules, leading curriculum initiatives, and advancing student support systems. He is certified in School Building and District Leadership and is widely respected for his commitment to academic excellence and inclusive school culture.

Mr. Gabrus is a highly credentialed and experienced leader in education, holding professional certifications in School Building and District Leadership, Childhood Education, and Literacy. He earned his degrees from The College of Saint Rose, Touro College, and SUNY Old Westbury. In his current role, Mr. Gabrus oversees grades 6 and 8, chairs the Art Department and Child Study Committee, and coordinates all state and school-wide assessments. He also plays a vital role in emergency preparedness as a member of the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team and works closely with Homeland Security. Additionally, Mr. Gabrus co-chairs the Shared Decision Making Committee and leads family engagement initiatives through the Parent-Faculty Association (PFA).

“These appointments are the result of an extensive selection process involving multiple interviews, community and staff feedback, and a close evaluation of each candidate’s experience and vision,” said Superintendent Allison Brown. “Dr. Lazarus and Mr. Gabrus rose to the top because of their dedication, expertise, and deep commitment to student success. Both leaders have a strong understanding of the Roslyn school culture and traditions, and I am confident they will continue to foster excellence while bringing fresh ideas to our learning community.”

The Roslyn School District congratulates Dr. Lazarus and Mr. Gabrus on their new roles and looks forward to their continued leadership and contributions.

First graders in Ms. Puliafico’s STEAM class at Heights Elementary School got hands-on with some wriggly science fun! They used hand lenses to explore the differences between tasty gummy worms and real, live earthworms—learning what makes something truly alive. Science has never been so sweet… or so squirmy!

On May 12th and 13th, first-graders at Heights and Harbor Hill elementary schools attended the Flags for First Graders program. The event featured guest speaker Steven McManus — a veteran and security aide from Roslyn Middle School — who engaged students with an informative and lively talk about the history and symbolism of the American flag. Students listened attentively as Mr. McManus shared stories about the flag's origins, its evolution through history, and its significance as a national symbol. Each student went home with their very own mini-American flag.

Harbor Hill Elementary School third-graders put on a recorder concert performance for parents in the gym on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Harbor Hill hosted their Spring Concert on May 28, 2025. Click here to watch the show.

Students at Harbor Hill Elementary School learned a variety of clever circus tricks like stilt walking, plate-spinning, juggling, and hula-hooping during a week-long workshop focused on coordination, timing, and team building. On Friday, May 16, 2025, they put on two circus shows — an afternoon performance for the third grade, and an evening show for their families.

Roslyn High School and Roslyn Middle School proudly showcased a vibrant array of student artwork, highlighting the talent, creativity, and dedication of their visual arts programs. The exhibitions featured pieces across a variety of mediums and were unveiled during opening receptions at The Gallery at the Bryant Library. Roslyn Middle School held its reception on Thursday, May 1, 2025, followed by Roslyn High School’s reception on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Roslyn Middle School held their Spring Concert Series in May.

Click on the links below to watch the performances.

Tuesday, May 13 Concert

Wednesday, May 14 Concert

Thursday, May 15 Concert

8th Grade Roslyn Middle School Students had a great time at Adventureland on Friday, May 16, 2025. The trip was sponsored by our wonderful PFA!

Roslyn High School’s RTV program brought home four honors at the annual Broadcast Awards for Senior High (BASH) Awards—held May 22, 2025 at Hofstra University. Hosted annually, the awards are a celebration of excellence in high school media and broadcasting. Recognized for creativity, storytelling, and technical skill, the wins are especially impressive for such a new program at Roslyn High School. Competing in five categories, Roslyn’s RTV students placed in four, including:

• 1st Place – Best Opening Segment: Nikki D’Elia and Niko Quadri

• 2nd Place – Best Short Broadcast: Zachary Kuppersmith, Kapri Leonardi

• 2nd Place – Best Sports Feature: Miles Papadopoulos and Kapri Leonardi

• 3rd Place – Best Human Interest Feature: Maxwell Cohen

Roslyn High School hosted the 2025 WAC Lighting Invitational Research Association Fair on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Approximately 350 students from 11 Long Island schools gathered to compete in nine STEM categories, including behavioral science, engineering, and biochemistry.

Roslyn High School senior Max Lippman was awarded first place for his research project on Luca Sequences at New York Tech Math Day — held Friday, May 2, 2025 at their New York City campus. Max, along with fellow Roslyn students, Serin Jo, Michaela Mallin, and Elizabeth Hsiao attended the event to hear lectures from professors on the mathematics of origami, knot-theory, and careers in mathematics.