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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.

Dozens of West Islip Student-Musicians Selected for Festivals

Congratulations to the following West Islip High School students who were recently selected to participate in the 2025 New York State School Music Association All-State Festival.

District Joins National League Learning Collaboratives to Elevate Educator Recruitment and Retentio

In 2025, West Islip Union Free School District joined the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking leaders

Two West Islip Seniors Named Commended Students

Bruno Basile and Vincent Maffetone from West Islip High School have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

A Unique Twist on Constitution Day Lesson at Udall

Seventh graders in Ms. Pulitano’s social studies class at Udall Road Middle School had an unexpected twist to their social studies class on Sept. 17, when they discovered that, in honor of

Three Sophomore Artists Selected for Exhibit

Three students from Ms. Caulfield’s studio art classes at West Islip High School had artwork submitted into the New York State Art Teachers Association’s NYSSBA 2025 Student Art Exhibit.

West Islip Joins Network of Innovative Schools

West Islip Union Free School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking

Udall Honored for Distinction

At the Sept. 11 Board of Education meeting, Principal Dr. Daniel Marquardt and the staff at Udall Road Middle School were formally recognized for being named as a

Junior Selected to Represent Team USA at International Surf Rescue Championships

West Islip High School junior Colin Stueber has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 International Surf Rescue Championships (ISRC), to be held this November in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Summer Successes for West Islip’s Science Department

During the summer months, students in the science research program continued working hard on their projects. Their achievements have earned both national recognition and published success.

Congratulations Class of 2025

West Islip High School hosted its commencement ceremony on Friday, June 27th at 6pm. The event was a great celebration for all students and families

URMS Vocal Ensemble Performs at LI Ducks

Congratulations to the members of the Udall Road Vocal Ensemble on your performance at the Ducks Game at Fairfield Stadium in Central Islip! You did an amazing job and made West Islip