District News

The West Islip High School Class of 2026 gathered on the football field for the 69th commencement exercises on June 26.

Congratulations to the fifth graders from Manetuck and best of luck as you head to middle school!

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, students at Oquenock Elementary School participated in the “Planting It Forward to 2276” initiative.

Celebrating their love for school and community, Udall Road Middle school spent the day engaged in activities centered on teamwork and collaboration.

The ceremony was a tribute to community, sacrifice, veterans and respect. See some of the highlights in this video

Congratulations to our fifth graders on their elementary graduation! Enjoy your summer and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will do in middle school!

Students from Udall Middle School, under the guidance of business teacher Patricia Stack, made an impressive debut in the Stock Market Game.

Bayview Elementary School fourth graders in Ms. Field and Ms. Gonzalez’s class recently wrapped up their Arts & Letters module.

Fifth grade students from Manetuck Elementary School traveled to Oquenock Elementary School to meet their pen pals in person after spending the school year building connections through the program.

Members of the West Islip High School Class of 2026 took a special trip down memory lane on June 15 as they returned to their elementary schools for the annual Senior Clapout.

The West Islip Union Free School District and local community came together on June 12 for Paul J. Bellew Elementary School’s annual Flag Day ceremony.

As the school year comes to a close, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Romanelli took time to celebrate student accomplishments and connect with classrooms across the district.

On May 21, the Bayview Elementary School chorus, consisting of 90 fourth and fifth graders, attended the NYSSMA Majors Festival at Centereach High School. They performed in front of two judges and ea

Our high school students reinforced the No Place for Hate message.

Four students in Mr. DeMaio’s class at Bayview Elementary School were honored for their submission to the PSEG Long Island’s I Am EM-Powered.

The Board of Education and Principal Andrew O’Farrell recently recognized the Top 10 students in the Class of 2026 during a Board of Education meeting.

The district celebrated the teachers, administrators, and teaching assistants who were awarded tenure during the June 4 Board of Education meeting.

The district recently hosted its annual STEM Research Symposium on June 1, celebrating the creativity, dedication and achievements of students involved in research programs across the district.

On May 29, students in the Model UN class at Beach Street Middle School, taught by Ms. Probert, had the opportunity to visit the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

West Islip High School senior Max Tate has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Northwell Health Scholar Athlete Scholarship, presented in conjunction with Section XI...

West Islip High School hosted a career fair on May 29, providing students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways and connect with professionals from across the community.

Bayview Elementary School students took center stage on May 28 as they proudly presented their production of “The Jungle Book Jr.” after months of hard work and preparation.

In recognition of Memorial Day, fifth grade students in Mr. Schmalenberger’s class at Manetuck Elementary School recently participated in a meaningful project.

On May 19, West Islip High School seniors Cindy Lin and Abigail Richardelli were recognized at the Long Island Business Teachers Association luncheon.

The West Islip Athletic Hall of Fame Committee inducted 17 outstanding former student-athletes whose achievements, dedication and contributions have left their legacy on West Islip athletics.