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First Graders Go on a Virtual Safari at the Bronx Zoo

Save the date: Digital Safety Parent Night

The district will host a digital safety parent night on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Beach Street auditorium.

Heartfelt Lessons at Bayview

Throughout the first trimester in Arts and Letters, fourth graders at Bayview Elementary School worked to answer the essential question: “What does it mean to have a great heart?”

West Islip’s Newest Club Spreading Positivity and Kindness

West Islip High School's Dose of Hope Club, founded by junior Leighann McDermott and advised by school counselor Allie Ragin, is dedicated to spreading positivity and kindness beyond the classroom.

West Islip Receives NYSSBA Champion of Change Honor

The West Islip Union Free School District has been named a recipient of the New York State School Boards Association’s prestigious Champion of Change Recognition

Art Students Inspired by Local Museum Trip

West Islip High School’s Advanced Placement art students recently visited The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington

West Islip Hosts Night Under the Stars

West Islip Union Free School District’s science, world language and English as a new language departments collaborated to host a magical Night Under the Stars event on Dec. 11

Gingerbread Galore at Manetuck

Fifth grade students at Manetuck Elementary School kicked off the holiday season with a festive hands-on activity as they designed and decorated their own gingerbread houses

Kindergartners Build Phonics Skills

Kindergarten students in Ms. Connors’ class at Paul J. Bellew Elementary school have been hard at work practicing C-V-C (consonant-vowel-consonant) words through the Fundations phonics program.

Gingerbread House Decorating Event Brings Holiday Cheer

The 2025 West Islip Health and Wellness Alliance annual gingerbread house decorating event was once again a success.

West Islip Community Celebrates at PTA Council Breakfast

West Islip Union Free School District hosted its annual PTA Council holiday breakfast on Dec. 11 at Oquenock Elementary School

Celebrating Holidays Around the World

Students at Oquenock Elementary School are learning all about holidays celebrated around the world. Throughout December, students explored a variety of cultural traditions and celebrations

Bayview Fourth Graders Bring Science to Life with Volcanoes

Fourth graders at Bayview Elementary School recently brought their science studies to life through an exciting hands-on STEM lab experience. After learning about different types of rock formations

Bayview Giving Tree Spreads Holiday Cheer

Bayview Elementary School is embracing the spirit of the season with its annual Giving Tree project, designed to support children and families in need throughout the local community.

‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ Comes to Life at Beach Street

Beach Street Middle School brought big energy to the stage with its lively production of “Beetlejuice Jr.,”

Guest Speaker Inspires Udall Students

On Nov. 19, Udall Road Middle School students had the opportunity to hear from Rohan Murphy, a nationally recognized motivational speaker,

Bellew Fourth Graders Journey Back in Time

On Nov. 19, fourth grade students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School had the chance to deepen their understanding of Native American history

Community Shines Bright at Second Annual Glow Run

The West Islip Health and Wellness Alliance recently hosted its second annual glow run, drawing more than 400 enthusiastic participants to the West Islip High School campus

Manetuck Honors Veterans with Heartfelt Ceremony

Manetuck Elementary School held a touching Veterans Day celebration to honor local heroes on. Nov. 12. The event began with a meet-and-greet breakfast, where students and their invited veteran guests

Student-Musicians Participate in Day of Tuba

Congratulations to the following student musicians from West Islip High School, Beach Street Middle School and Udall Road Middle School, who represented the district’s music program.

Udall Road Honors Veterans with Heroes Breakfast

In recognition of Veterans Day, students and staff from Udall Road Middle School came together to honor those who have served the country during a heroes breakfast on Nov. 10.

Oquenock Honors Local Heroes at Veterans Day Celebration

The Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 7 at Oquenock Elementary School was filled with emotion, gratitude and pride as students and staff came together to honor those who have served our country.

Red, White and Blue Spirit Shines During Veterans Day celebration

On Nov. 6, students and staff at Bayview Elementary School proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special car parade honoring local heroes.

Spooky Science and Stargazing

Elementary students and their families enjoyed an exciting and educational Astronomy Night hosted by the district on Oct. 30.

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