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SCOPE Award Winners

The West Islip School District proudly announced that three distinguished members of its school community were recognized at the annual SCOPE Education Services Awards Dinner on March 23.

Photography Students Offer a Close-Up Look

Under the guidance of teacher Ron Weber, West Islip High School photography 2 students are zooming in on the details with macro photography.

Bayview’s Animal Researchers

Bayview Elementary School first grade students have been exploring Creature Features as part of the new English Language Arts program, Arts & Letters.

Career Week Inspires Next Generation at Paul J. Bellew

Students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School recently explored a wide range of careers during the school’s annual Career Week.

Beach Street Celebrates Newest Inductees into NJHS

Sixty-two students from Beach Street Middle School were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony held on March 16.

West Islip Hosts Night of Astronomy for Local Scouts

On March 2, West Islip Union Free School District welcomed a Girl Scout Cadette troop and the Tiger Scouts of West Islip for an evening of astronomy and hands-on STEM exploration. Scouts rotated betwe

Two Students Honored at Science Fair

Two West Islip High School students recently earned recognition at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, one of the most prestigious and competitive science fairs on Long Island.

SCMEA’s Day of Horn

Congratulations to West Islip High School musicians Lilybeth Tarantino, Eva Menier, Robert Marrali and Jensen Langhorn, who recently performed at the Suffolk County Music Educators Association’s ...

Upcoming High School Musical

The West Islip High School Theatre will present “Les Miserables” on March 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. and March 28 at 5 p.m. Don’t miss these performances! Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased

Arts & Letters Parent Academy

On March 9, the district hosted a Parent Academy workshop to share information about Arts & Letters, the district’s new K–5 English Language Arts program.

Oquenock Celebrates National Foreign Language Weel

West Islip Boys Swimmers Shine at NYS Championships

The West Islip High School boys swim team once again demonstrated its proud tradition of excellence at the New York State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at Ithaca College

VIDEO: National Foreign Language Month

In celebration of National Foreign Language Month, students in West Islip’s English as a New Language (ENL) program created a short video highlighting the importance of language learning and cultural

West Islip Musicians Selected for SCMEA Festivals

Congratulations to the following West Islip Union Free School District musicians who were selected for the 2026 Suffolk County Music Educators Association All-County Festivals.

West Islip High School Musician Wins First Place

West Islip High School senior Gavin Pollock recently earned first place at the 72nd annual Music Lovers Club Scholarship Competition held at the United Methodist Church in Islip.

Third Graders Blend Creativity with Curriculum

On March 3, third grade students from Bayview Elementary School embarked on a creative and exciting field trip experience at the West Islip firehouse.

West Islip Musicians Selected for All-County Orchestra

Fourteen student-musicians from the district have been selected to participate in the Long Island String Festival Association’s All-County orchestras. These accomplished musicians were chosen from the

Udall Students Create PSAs for PSEG Long Island Challenge

During their science classes, sixth grade students at Udall Road Middle School recently took part in PSEG’s “I Am EM-Powered Challenge,” creating public service announcements.

High School Club Spreads Valentine’s Day Cheer

West Islip High School’s Dose of Hope, founded by Leighann McDermott and advised by Allie Ragin, recently organized a compassionate visit to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Middle Schoolers Learn, Create and Connect at EdCamps

Beach Street and Udall Road Middle Schools held their second EdCamps on Feb. 12 and 13 in recognition of P.S. I Love You Day, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore their interests

Bayview Celebrates P.S. I Love You Day with Spirit Week

Bayview Elementary School celebrated P.S. I Love You Day with a meaningful and spirited P.S. I Love You Day Spirit Week, bringing students and staff together to promote kindness

Artist Selected for Long Island’s Best

Artist Selected for Long Island’s Best

Second Graders Enjoy Super Bowl Fun

Second grade students in Ms. Danielle Sadusky’s class at Oquenock Elementary School recently celebrated a spirited Super Bowl Day.

Students Spread Kindness Ahead of P.S. I Love You Day

Prior to P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 13, students at Oquenock and Manetuck Elementary Schools created one-of-a-kind bags filled with messages of kindness to be shared throughout the community.

Two Udall Students Honored in Essay Contest

Two students from Udall Road Middle School recently participated in the New York State Association for Bilingual Education Student Essay Contest.