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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.
October 15, 2025

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
October 14, 2025

Learning ‘Bubbling’ Over at Udall
Sixth graders at Udall Road Middle School recently completed a “bubble lab” for the scientific method unit.
October 16, 2025

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.
October 9, 2025

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.
October 7, 2025

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.
October 3, 2025

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
October 1, 2025

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.
September 29, 2025

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
September 25, 2025

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.
September 22, 2025

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
September 17, 2025

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
September 16, 2025

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
September 15, 2025

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.
September 11, 2025

Excitement Is High as West Islip Opens for New School Year
On Sept. 2, West Islip students returned to classrooms, ready to begin a new year of learning, growth and opportunity.
September 3, 2025

West Islip UFSD creates Branding Video
We are thrilled to showcase our vibrant learning community where education is a shared commitment and every child’s success
August 28, 2025

Udall Road Honored as School of Distinction
Udall Road Middle School has been recognized as a 2025 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education. Udall Road is one of just 24 schools across the United States to earn this
August 26, 2025

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
July 2, 2025

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
July 2, 2025

Another Memorable Season for the Boys Lacrosse team
The West Islip boys lacrosse team delivered another memorable season marked by offensive firepower, resilience and grit. The Lions stormed out of the gate, winning their first 10 games, and finished
July 2, 2025

Girls Track Ends Season Strong
July 2, 2025
Pre-Kindergarten Advocacy
Dr. Romanelli and the Board of Education have recently reached out to our local Legislators with the following message:
I am reaching out today to discuss Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and
February 7, 2025
2025-2026 Student Teacher Calendar
Click below to view the calendar.
2025-2026 Student Teacher
February 7, 2025
West Islip Ranks Among Top New York State School Districts
According to a recently published report by Syracuse.com, West Islip Union Free School District is tied for the highest-ranking school district in New York State based on the 2023-2024 Language
February 7, 2025
Link to the February 26, 2025 Community Book Talk (discuss Part 4 – The Anxious Generation by Jonath
Time: 7:00 p.m.
West Islip High School - Library Media Center
Zoom link to access the meeting
February 7, 2025