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Every Student, Every Day: West Islip Begins its 2026-27 Chapter

West Islip Union Free School District welcomed students back to classrooms on Sept. 3, marking the official start of the 2026-27 school year.
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Welcome Back!

West Islip students are officially back in the classroom and ready to make the most of the 2026-27 school year!
We're on the News and World Report Top High Schools List!

West Islip High School Ranks Among Top in New York

West Islip High School has once again demonstrated its excellence in education, earning a place among the highest-ranked public high schools in New York State.
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West Islip Appoints Assistant Director of Special Education

West Islip Union Free School District has named Tonimarie Young as assistant director of special education, effective July 1.
Summer Investigations July 2026

A Recap of Our Elementary Summer Investigations Program

From learning and exploring to creating, connecting and making memories, our elementary students made the most of every moment in our summer program.
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Summer Investigations Ends on a Magical Note

West Islip Union Free School District concluded its four-week Summer Investigations program on July 31 with a magical final week centered on fantastic fiction, fairy tales and fables.
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Students Travel ‘Under the Sea’ During Summer Program

During the third week of the district’s Summer Investigations program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, students embarked on an exciting underwater adventure as they explored the theme “Under the S
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Beach Street Names New Assistant Principal

The district has appointed Allison Filippone as assistant principal at Beach Street Middle School, effective July 1.
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Oquenock Elementary Welcomes New Principal

The district has named Dr. Donna Flynn as principal of Oquenock Elementary School, effective July 1.
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Young Explorers Reach for the Stars at Summer Investigations

During the second week of the West Islip Union Free School District's Summer Investigations program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, students embarked on an exciting journey through space.
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Summer Investigations Starts with Patriotic Week of Learning

The district kicked off its four-week Summer Investigations program on July 6 at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School.
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Board of Education Holds Annual Reorganization Meeting

To kick off the 2026-2027 school year, West Islip Union Free School District held its annual board of education reorganization meeting in the auditorium of Beach Street Middle School on July 7.
Congratulations Class of 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
URMS Vocal Ensemble Performs at LI Ducks

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
Another Memorable Season for the Boys Lacrosse team

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
Girls Track Ends Season Strong

Girls Track Ends Season Strong

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

2025-2026 Student Teacher Calendar

Click below to view the calendar. 2025-2026 Student Teacher

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

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

Building Engineering Basics with LEGO

Young engineers at Manetuck Elementary School are growing their STEAM skills by engaging in coding and architectural lessons. The third graders are using the new LEGO coding kits for hands-on,

A Night Under the Stars to Celebrate Lunar New Year

  The district held a Lunar New Year celebration for its elementary-aged students on Jan. 27 at West Islip High School. Students and their families were invited to the West Islip High School

Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - February 4, 2025

Click below to view the revised agenda.  Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - February 4,

An Alphabet Parade at Oquenock

The kindergartners at Oquenock Elementary School have been working hard this school year to learn all 26 letters of the alphabet. As a celebration of their learning, students starred in an alphabet

West Islip Students Honored as All-Eastern Musicians

Congratulations to West Islip High School junior Gavin Pollock and seniors Sean Koerner and Teagan McGuire, who were recently selected to the National Association for Music Education All-Eastern