Welcome to Archer Street
255 Archer Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Tel:. 516-867-5250
(Grades K to 4)
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Principal
Manouchka Daniel
516-867-5250 |
Assistant Principal
Judith Friedman
516-867-5289 |
The School, built in 1909, was expanded in 1969, and received an additional wing structure in 2000. The Archer Street School is a classic two-story structure that welcomes families with graceful landscaping and a bright red awning. The spacious media center, modern computer lab and high tech printing press, allow children to build literacy skills in mathematics and technology.
The Philosophy of the Archer Street School provides powerful learning experiences for authentic student learning, meaningful staff development and high quality parental and community involvement. Archer’s community of learners is committed to working together. Children are engaged in authentic learning and assessment, teaching them the values of accountability. They learn how to listen, speak and write using critical thinking skills and their unique talents.
The Theme, Language Arts, Mathematics and Technology, is the catalyst for developing an inter-disciplinary, multimedia approach to support each child’s academic development. In a safe and supportive environment that nurtures social and emotional competencies along with curriculum based instruction, the children develop high expectations for achievement. Children’s positive self-esteem and a love for learning are fostered through such programs as Book of the Month, Seasonal Read-In Celebrations, Million Minutes of Reading and the Green Light Program. Our state of the art technology – Smartboards, laptops and video-conferencing – enables us to develop interactive multi-disciplinary learning projects such as our DVD Yearbook. Family activities such as Puente, Math Family Night, Game and Dessert Night, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America help create a strong sense of community within our school.
Freeport welcomes Ms. Manouchka Daniel as the new principal of Archer Street School
Freeport Public Schools is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms. Manouchka Daniel as the new principal of Archer Street School. Ms. Daniel brings a wealth of experience and an exceptional track record in educational leadership, spanning over a decade in diverse instructional and administrative roles.
Most recently, Ms. Daniel served as assistant principal at Bellport Middle School, where she oversaw master scheduling, led faculty development initiatives and spearheaded student support programs. Her leadership extended to creating multicultural events, promoting diversity and managing innovative programs aimed at enhancing student success.
Before her tenure at Bellport, Ms. Daniel demonstrated her instructional expertise as assistant principal at Powells Lane Elementary School in Westbury and a lead teacher at Leadership Prep Brownsville Charter School in Brooklyn. Throughout her career, she has prioritized data-driven strategies, collaboration and equity to ensure every student has the resources, and support they need to thrive.
Ms. Daniel holds an advanced certificate in education leadership from Hofstra University, a Master of Divinity in Bible and theology from Alliance Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in childhood education from Hunter College. Her certifications include NYS School Building Leader and NYS School District Leader credentials.
“I am honored to join the Archer Street School community and work alongside the talented faculty, staff and families,” said Ms. Daniel. “Together, we will continue to foster a culture of achievement, inclusivity and joy in learning for all our students.”

Archer Street Festival of Lights celebrates joy and cultural understanding
Freeport Public Schools’ Archer Street Elementary celebrated its annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 17, bringing students and staff together to honor the diverse traditions of the holiday season. The event highlighted customs and stories from Hanukkah, Christmas, Las Posadas and Kwanzaa, with performances by students from kindergarten through fourth grade.
Kindergarten and first grade students opened the program by sharing the story and traditions of Hanukkah and performing a song. Second graders followed with a medley of Christmas songs. The third grade presented an overview of Las Posadas, a traditional Latin American holiday, and fourth graders closed the celebration with a performance of “It’s a Kwanzaa Celebration.
“This celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our students to embrace the diverse cultures that make up our school community,” said Assistant Principal Judith Friedman. “It’s inspiring to see how our students learn and share these meaningful traditions with one another.”
In the weeks leading up to the event, students participated in activities designed to foster cultural understanding. They learned songs in music class and created artwork representing each holiday, which was displayed during the celebration.
The Festival of Lights reflects Archer Street’s dedication encouraging students to take pride in their heritage and learn about the traditions of others.