May 7, 2026
Welcoming New Leadership to Our Schools
Lisa DeRienzo Named Sawmill Principal; Dr. Erika Rappaport Named CSE Chairperson
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March 25, 2026
Sawmill Pay It Forward Club Students Share Compassion During Kindness Week
Members of the Sawmill Pay It Forward Club recently celebrated Kindness Week with a clear focus on caring for others.
March 4, 2026
A Storybook Start to Literacy Month at Sawmill
March is Literacy Month, and third graders at Sawmill had the special honor of reading aloud to Principal Michelle Tancredi Zott.
February 10, 2026
Sawmill Holds Music Olympics
Medals were awarded to the top hockey performers
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
