SAWMILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Together Everyone Achieves More
Welcome To Sawmill
September 10, 2026
Sawmill held grade level meetings on Thursday morning. Students had the chance to learn from principal Lisa DeRienzo and assistant principal Stephanie Liptzin on ways to respect each other
May 7, 2026
Lisa DeRienzo Named Sawmill Principal; Dr. Erika Rappaport Named CSE Chairperson
March 25, 2026
Members of the Sawmill Pay It Forward Club recently celebrated Kindness Week with a clear focus on caring for others.
March 4, 2026
March is Literacy Month, and third graders at Sawmill had the special honor of reading aloud to Principal Michelle Tancredi Zott.
Principal’s Message
At Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School, we all share one important goal: to help our students succeed! We work together to create a safe, welcoming, learning-rich, and supportive environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We celebrate your success, help you through challenges, and we will be there to support you throughout your educational journey at Sawmill. Our staff prides themselves on encouraging students to try new things, and we are all committed to helping all of our students be Commack Champions. Each day our students walk through our doors, our amazing staff will help them discover something new and become a little stronger than they were the day before. Keep learning, keep growing, and remember: your future is built by the choices you make today. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!
Lisa DeRienzo
Principal, Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School
