Each year during National Fire Prevention Week, Monroe-Woodbury Central School District invites local firefighters to visit elementary schools and share fire safety tips. Part of the district's efforts to increase awareness of fire prevention is the Michael J. Fitzulla Fire Safety Poster Contest.
Local firefighters judged the posters created by our student artists and selected this year's winners. Students were recognized during the November 19 meeting of the Board of Education.
The contest is named for Mr. Fitzulla, who served as Director of Health, Safety and Security for the school district for 20 years, during which time he created the school safety department. Fitzulla worked hard to facilitate the partnership between the schools, local law enforcement, emergency services and the community. Fitzulla passed away in 2009, but his legacy remains through the poster contest.
Congratulations to the first place winners of the 2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest!
Sapphire Elementary
Kindergarten - Liam G. (not pictured)
Grade 1 - Henry K. (not pictured)
Smith Clove Elementary
Kindergarten - Nicholas R.
Grade 1 - Jace M.
Central Valley Elementary
Second Grade - Heissel R.
Third Grade - Lukas J.
Fourth Grade - Brithani C.
Fifth Grade - Madisyn J.
North Main Elementary
Second Grade - Marilyn K.
Third Grade - Elena B.
Fourth Grade - Nikolas D.
Fifth Grade - Anthony B.
Pine Tree Elementary
Second Grade - Lucia P.
Third Grade - Emma L.
Fourth Grade - Valeria L.
Fifth Grade - Scarlett S.
