The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is excited to welcome Melissa Argaman as Oyster Bay High School’s new principal. She replaces principal Sharon Lasher who retired.
Ms. Argaman joined the district in 2021 as the high school’s supervisor of guidance and stepped into the role as Oyster Bay High School’s acting principal during the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. During her time at the high school, she has demonstrated her strong leadership skills and her ability to successfully connect with all students. As director of guidance, Ms. Argaman was instrumental in increasing the graduation rate by more than seven percentage points in two years and created an alternative school for students in danger of failing. In addition, she supervised counselors at the middle and high school, served as the school’s National Honor Society adviser and was a Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator for College Board.
Prior to joining the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, Ms. Argaman served as a school counselor at New Hyde Park Memorial High School from 2002-2021. She was also a school counselor at the Queens Outreach Alternative Academy and began her career as a rehabilitation associate at Federation Employment & Guidance Service (FEGS).
Ms. Argaman received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Oswego, her master’s degree in counseling and guidance (K-12) from New York University and her professional diploma in school district leadership from Stony Brook University.
“I am thrilled to be given the honor of being named principal of Oyster Bay Middle/High School,” Ms. Argaman said. “With two teenage boys of my own and over 20 years of experience working with students in grades 7-12, helping to support and encourage young adults is my passion. I am excited to use my experience to build upon the successes of Oyster Bay High School while also helping us to reach new levels. By working collaboratively with teachers, students, and families, I am confident that we can provide a first-rate educational experience for all our students.”
Date Added: 9/12/2023