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Music Students Experience the NY Philharmonic

On Nov. 6, approximately 50 West slip High School music students had the opportunity to attend an open rehearsal of the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center

Community Shines Bright at Second Annual Glow Run

The West Islip Health and Wellness Alliance recently hosted its second annual glow run, drawing more than 400 enthusiastic participants to the West Islip High School campus

Manetuck Honors Veterans with Heartfelt Ceremony

Manetuck Elementary School held a touching Veterans Day celebration to honor local heroes on. Nov. 12. The event began with a meet-and-greet breakfast, where students and their invited veteran guests

Student-Musicians Participate in Day of Tuba

Congratulations to the following student musicians from West Islip High School, Beach Street Middle School and Udall Road Middle School, who represented the district’s music program.

Udall Road Honors Veterans with Heroes Breakfast

In recognition of Veterans Day, students and staff from Udall Road Middle School came together to honor those who have served the country during a heroes breakfast on Nov. 10.

Oquenock Honors Local Heroes at Veterans Day Celebration

The Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 7 at Oquenock Elementary School was filled with emotion, gratitude and pride as students and staff came together to honor those who have served our country.

Red, White and Blue Spirit Shines During Veterans Day celebration

On Nov. 6, students and staff at Bayview Elementary School proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special car parade honoring local heroes.

West Islip Senior Athletes Commit to Play in College

Congratulations to the West Islip High School Class of 2026 student athletes who have already committed to attend college and play competitive athletics.

Spooky Science and Stargazing

Elementary students and their families enjoyed an exciting and educational Astronomy Night hosted by the district on Oct. 30.

Pumpkins on Display at PJB

Prior to Halloween, the hallways of Paul J. Bellew Elementary School were filled with fall spirit! Students and their families decorated pumpkins and put them on display for all to see.

West Islip Hosts Fall College Fair

On Oct. 24, West Islip High School hosted its fall college fair, welcoming juniors and seniors to explore their postsecondary options.

Celebrating Unity at Bayview

Bayview Elementary School celebrated Unity Day on Oct. 22, joining together as a school community to promote kindness, inclusion and respect.

Kindergarten Pumpkin Investigations

Kindergarten students at Bayview Elementary School recently put their observation and investigation skills to the test

Bubbling Over at Bayview

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Paul J. Bellew Students Celebrate Unity Day

Unity Day was celebrated on Oct. 22 at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, as students and staff came together to promote kindness, inclusion and friendship,

Middle School Students Explore Human Prehistory

Students in Mr. Loudon and Mrs. Canonico’s social studies classes at Udall Road Middle School are taking a fascinating journey back in time as they study human prehistory

Oquenock Unveils New Buddy Bench in Honor of Former Teacher

Oquenock Elementary School held a dedication ceremony in its outdoor café to celebrate the installation of the school’s new buddy bench.

Symbol of Hope at Manetuck

Families, teachers, staff and students at Manetuck Elementary School came together in support of a meaningful cause during October.

Fire Safety at Udall Road

In recognition of National Fire Safety Month, students at Udall Road Middle School participated in a fire safety assembly on Oct. 9 designed to educate and empower them

Homecoming Festivities End with a Lions Win

The West Islip Union Free School District was filled with pride on Oct. 11 as students, staff, families and community members came together to celebrate homecoming 2025.

Udall Student Named Winner in Reading Contest

Austin D’Amico, an eighth grader at Udall Road Middle School, has been named a winner in the Every Child Reads Contest, sponsored by the New York State Parent-Teacher Association.

Oquenock Students Step Up for Walk to School Day

Led by Principal Amanda Harvey, students and families at Oquenock Elementary School laced up their sneakers on Oct. 7 for Walk to School Day

Learning ‘Bubbling’ Over at Udall

Sixth graders at Udall Road Middle School recently completed a “bubble lab” for the scientific method unit.

Bayview Fourth Graders Journey Into Native American History

Fourth grade students at Bayview Elementary School are embarking on an educational journey into Native American history.

Paul J. Bellew Students Sample New Stories

On Oct. 3, students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School participated in a book tasting event designed to spark their interest in reading and help them discover new favorite genres and authors.