True learning happens when hearts, minds, and hands come together in meaningful ways. To strengthen our mission of educating the whole person, SWS has introduced TECHLESS TUESDAYS--a weekly opportunity for students and teachers to step away from screens and rediscover the joy of learning through authentic, face-to-face experiences.
On TECHLESS TUESDAYS, classrooms are alive with discussion, creativity, problem-solving, reading, writing, collaboration, and hands-on exploration. Whether it's taking a lesson outdoors, annotating a good book, building with manipulatives, experimenting in science, or sharing in prayer and reflection, our students learn that technology is a tool--not a replacement--for curiosity, imagination, and human connection. We Are St. William's!
Summer reading and math requirement packets are now posted. Please visit the **Virtual Backpack > Summer Packets** section to download your child’s grade-level materials and stay on track for the upcoming school year.
The energy was palpable in the hallways and classrooms of St. William the Abbot School on Thursday, May 8th, as news of "white smoke" spread through the building, signifying the election of our new Holy Father! Students then gathered in the School Auditorium to watch Pope Leo XIV take his place in Church, and world, history. Chants of USA! USA! filled the auditorium, along with "Viva il Papa!" It was a moment like no other, and one that our students and staff will never forget. God bless Pope Leo XIV!
Tackling the topic of "Discernment and Vocations," members of the SWS Aquinas Team participated in the annual Diocesan Aquinas Expo on May 9, 2025,and took home the "Most Cohesive Presentation" Award. Three Diocesan Schools won awards, and St. William the Abbot was one of them!
Named after St. Thomas Aquinas, the Aquinas Program seeks to create a self-guided learning experience for students, transcending the four walls of the classroom. Students collaborate, use critical thinking skills, and challenge themselves to become autonomous learners.
Great job, SWS Aquinas Team! Congratulations to all participating Diocesan students!
On April 30th, SWS 7th and 8th graders were inducted into the St. William the Abbot Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, with Fr. Joe presiding over the ceremony. Students were recognized for their commitment to excellence! Well done!
To prepare for Holy Week, SWS participated in its Annual Retreat Day on April 11, 2025. Students entered the building in silence and proceeded to their classrooms, remaining in silence for the entire day. The SWS Student Council prepared presentations on "Stations of the Cross through Mary's Eyes," for all students, and the day culminated in all students and staff gathering in the Church for the Living Stations of the Cross, prepared by the 7th grade. It was a reverent and peaceful day!
Our 7th graders are traveling to Philadelphia, the birthplace of our democracy, while our 8th graders travel to Washington, DC, in culmination of their 2-years of study of American History! SWS takes civics and citizenship seriously, and we are happy to facilitate these memory-making field trips for our students. God Bless America!
The SWS Middle School Drama Club is pleased to present, "The Lion King, Jr." on Thursday, March 13, 2025 and Friday, March 14, 2025. Drama Club has been preparing for 6 months and the performances will be spectacular, as all SWS Drama Club shows have been throughout the years. Hakuna Matata!
SWS participated in Hallow's Catholic Schools Week Praylist Challenge, committing to pray as often as possible using the Hallow app. As a winner in the National Competition, Hallow is treating all SWS faculty, staff, and students to lunch from ALL-AMERICAN, while also supporting local business! A win-win!
In case you missed Early Childhood Evening or Sunday’s Open House, here’s another chance to visit SWS!
We offer a faith-infused Catholic education and experience, rooted in tradition and timeless values. God, Family, Country.
Is it time to Come Home? We can’t wait to welcome you!
We Are St. William’s
Experience the richness of St. William’s! From a vibrant, faith-filled Parish community under Fr. Joe Fitzgerald’s guidance, to exceptional faculty and staff, a dynamic Home-School Association, supportive parents and talented students, to cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities, including the Monsignor Hayden Innovation STEM Center and air-conditioned classrooms, St. William the Abbot is a premier Catholic School.
We look forward to welcoming your family!
Join us for Open House on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM for an opportunity to explore our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about the enriching experiences that St. William's offers your child.
We offer a 3-day program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, a full 5-day program, and both 3-day and 5-half-day options in our Nursery classes.
SWS has partnered with Hallow to provide our students with yet another platform for spiritual growth! We take our mission of creating Saints seriously, and we are so pleased to incorporate the countless prayers, songs, and devotions into our Religion curriculum, supporting our children in building a deep and living relationship with God! We Are St. William's!
The Fall Season is always a busy one at St. William the Abbot School! Students and Families are treated to a plethora of events, providing opportunities to deepen bonds and grow in faith. With celebrations such as our Living Rosary, Parent-Child Halloween Night, Middle School Color Wars, Graff Lab, Fire Safety Assemblies, Early Childhood Pumpkin Patch, SWS Night at Adventureland Theme Park, Halloween Party for Intermediate Students, Middle School Harvest Dance, Decades Dance Party, and Breakfast with Mrs. Bricker, our COMMUNITY is ALIVE with the SPIRIT! We are 70 Years Strong! We Are St. William's!
Please join us for the celebration of the Mass at 8:30am on Monday, October 7, 2024, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, followed by our Living Rosary on the Great Lawn. Our celebrant, Bishop Barres, will preside over the 6th Grade Peace Liturgy. We look forward to another great day at St. William the Abbot School! We hope to see you there!
The newest members of the SWS family were welcomed to our community with a New Family Social on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Members of the School Board, the HSA, and Student Council greeted new SWS parents and answered questions. Many SWS Faculty members also attended. It was a lovely evening! Welcome! We're so happy you chose St. William the Abbot School!
The tradition continues! SWS 6th graders embarked on the annual trip to Nature's Classroom in Connecticut, enjoying God's creation and time together. This once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity in the great outdoors affords students the opportunity to learn priceless leadership, social, and critical thinking skills. They’ll learn about and among nature in a hands-on setting, all while practicing teamwork and collaboration. We keep them in our prayers for a wonderful trip!
Opening in 1954, St. William the Abbot School has served generations of families in the local Seaford area for seven decades, preserving and building upon the foundation of excellence started by the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk. St. William's is a beacon of Catholic Education on Long Island!
Please join us for our 1st School Mass of the 2024-2025 school Year on September 11, 2024 at 9:30am. We remember all those lost on September 11, 2001 as we gather together for Mass. Following Mass, the 2024-2025 Student Council will be installed. God bless America!
School Opens on Thursday, September 5, 2024! We can't wait to welcome our students back to school! Our theme this year is "Encounter Christ's Presence!" Our classrooms are ready and we will see you soon!