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West Islip Seniors Celebrate Decision Day

Students and staff throughout the district came together on May 1 to celebrate College Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of planning for the future and exploring postsecondary opportunities.
College Fair Helps Prepare Students for the Future

College Fair Helps Prepare Students for the Future

West Islip High School hosted a College Fair on April 24.
Connecting Classrooms to Community at Manetuck

Connecting Classrooms to Community at Manetuck

Manetuck Elementary School hosted a Community Connections event on April 17.
Game On at Oquenock

Game On at Oquenock

Oquenock Elementary School hosted its second annual Game Day as part of Celebrate Math Week.
Pioneers on the Mat

Pioneers on the Mat

Congratulations to Rayna Litwak and Isabella Juliano, who became the first female student-athletes to compete on a West Islip varsity girls wrestling team.
Two High School Artists Chosen for Exhibition

Two High School Artists Chosen for Exhibition

The artwork of two talented students from Mrs. Caulfield’s Studio Art classes at West Islip High School were chosen for display at the 36th annual NYSATA Legislative Student Art Exhibition.
Senior Wins Prestigious Football Honor

Senior Wins Prestigious Football Honor

Congratulations to West Islip High School senior Conor Kenefick, who was recently honored at one of Long Island’s most prestigious scholar-athlete events hosted by the National Football Foundation.
Bayview Welcomes Community Guests for Special Reading Event

Bayview Welcomes Community Guests for Special Reading Event

Bayview Elementary School hosted a Community Readers Day on April 24 as part of its Parents As Reading Partners Program.
Long-Range Planning Study

Long-Range Planning Study

At the request of the West Islip Union Free School District, the Western Suffolk BOCES Office of School Planning and Research conducted this study to assess recent demographic factors and enrollment.
Math Skills Brought to Life at Oquenock

Math Skills Brought to Life at Oquenock

Students in Ms. Wheeler’s math classes at Oquenock Elementary School recently participated in Celebrate Math Week.
West Islip, Hauppauge Team Up for Annual Cornhole Fundraiser

West Islip, Hauppauge Team Up for Annual Cornhole Fundraiser

The West Islip Union Free School District and the Hauppauge Union Free School District will join together for the third annual District Cornhole Tournament on April 28.
Bayview Fifth Graders Named Finalists in PSEG Contest

Bayview Fifth Graders Named Finalists in PSEG Contest

Seven fifth grade students from Bayview Elementary School have been recognized as top 30 finalists in the PSEG Long Island I AM Empowered PSA Video Contest.
Snaps All Around for ‘The Addams Family’

Snaps All Around for ‘The Addams Family’

Udall Road Middle School presented the musical “The Addams Family” on March 30 and 31 with a special daytime performance for fifth grade classes on March 30.
West Islip Seniors Honored with Suffolk Zone Awards

West Islip Seniors Honored with Suffolk Zone Awards

West Islip High School seniors Ayden Wefering and Francesca Tofano have been recognized as Outstanding Physical Education Students.
Manetuck Students Explore Space During PARP

Manetuck Students Explore Space During PARP

As part of the school’s Parents as Reading Partners celebration, Manetuck Elementary School transformed a classroom into an immersive mini planetarium, creating a unique and engaging environment
Elementary Students Discover the Power of Language through ASL

Elementary Students Discover the Power of Language through ASL

For the third consecutive year, Mrs. Suriano led her West Islip High School American Sign Language Level 5 seniors on a visit to Oquenock Elementary School.
Udall’s International Festival Celebrates Diversity

Udall’s International Festival Celebrates Diversity

In honor of National World Language Month, Udall Road Middle School held its annual International Festival on March 27, transforming the gymnasium into a vibrant hub of global learning and cultural ex
Middles Helping Littles Visit Bellew

Middles Helping Littles Visit Bellew

Beach Street Middle School students visited Paul J. Bellew Elementary School as part of the Middles Helping Littles program on March 27.
Beach Chorus Enjoys ‘Wicked’ Performance and Show

Beach Chorus Enjoys ‘Wicked’ Performance and Show

Students from the Beach Street Middle School chorus recently spent a musical day in New York City! They began the day with a song and dance workshop.
Manetuck’s Author Visit Inspires Students

Manetuck’s Author Visit Inspires Students

As part of this year’s Parents as Reading Partners program, Manetuck Elementary School welcomed Mike Evans of Synchronicity Coaching Inc. as the featured author.
High School Brings ‘Les Misérables’ to Life

High School Brings ‘Les Misérables’ to Life

West Islip High School’s theatre department proudly presented its production of “Les Misérables” on March 26, 27 and 28.
Third Grade Assembly Brings Module to Life

Third Grade Assembly Brings Module to Life

To launch their new reading module, A New Home, third grade students at Oquenock Elementary School participated in a meaningful and engaging assembly that brought learning beyond the classroom.
SCOPE Award Winners

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

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’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.