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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

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.

STEM Learning in Action

Bayview Elementary School students recently designed their own Rube Goldberg machines…check out this video highlighting some of their unique inventions.

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.

Bayview Second Graders Bring Snowmen to Life

Second graders in Mrs. Burkart and Mrs. Novak’s classes at Bayview Elementary School stepped into the imaginative world of the book “Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn Buehner during a recent literacy activ

Musicians Selected for Mid-Island Band Festival

Nineteen West Islip High School musicians were selected for the 67th annual Mid-Island Band Festival. These accomplished musicians recently performed in Port Jefferson along with the top band students

A to Z on the Runway

Oquenock Elementary School kindergarten students celebrated mastering all 26 letters of the alphabet

Boys Track and Field Makes History

Congratulations to the West Islip boys indoor track and field team and coaches Vin Melia and Jason Sorice on winning the first Suffolk County team championship in West Islip history!

Showing Love at Oquenock

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, third graders in Ms. Brush’s class at Oquenock Elementary School reflected on the theme of love through a special writing activity.

Blasting Off at Oquenock

Third graders at Oquenock Elementary School recently blasted off into learning as part of their Arts & Letters unit on space.

West Islip to Induct 17 Athletes Into Hall of Fame

The West Islip Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and is excited to sponsor its 11th Hall of Fame induction ceremony on May 16.

Udall Science Students Visit High School Lab

Eighth grade middle school science research students from Udall Road Middle School visited West Islip High School on Jan. 15 to learn firsthand about the science research program and explore advanced