District News

In honor of Veterans Day, Udall Road Middle School welcomed veterans from the school community for a special Heroes Breakfast on Nov. 5, celebrating their service and sacrifice to the nation.

Fifteen West Islip High School Class of 2027 student athletes have committed to attend college and play competitive athletics.

The West Islip Health and Wellness Alliance welcomed hundreds of participants to West Islip High School for its third annual Glow Run on Nov. 4.

Nine members of West Islip High School’s Future Business Leaders of America Club attended the Adelphi Apprentice Challenge on Oct. 9.

Fourth grade students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School recently explored the history and culture of Native Americans through the Journeys into American Indian Territory program on Oct. 20.

Elementary students and their families enjoyed an evening of discovery, creativity and hands-on learning during the West Islip Union Free School District’s STEM Night on Oct. 21.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, students at Manetuck Elementary School welcomed members of the West Islip Fire Department for an engaging and educational assembly on Oct. 16.

On Oct. 14, Bayview Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its new WOWI Learning Lab, a flexible learning environment designed to provide students with opportunities to learn, explore, coll

The West Islip Union Free School District came together for a memorable day of school spirit, community pride and celebration during its annual homecoming festivities on Oct. 10.

Congratulations to Beach Street Middle School student-musicians Nolan Fisher and Christopher Randazzo.

West Islip High School student-musicians James Aspetti, Natalie Aspetti, Colin German and Zachary McGrath were selected 2026 New York State School Music Association All-State Festival.

On Oct. 7, kindergarten students at Manetuck Elementary School became little chefs during a special pizza shape party in the school’s cafeteria.

Oquenock Elementary School students, parents and staff laced up their sneakers on Oct. 6 for Walk to School Day, turning the morning commute into an opportunity to promote wellness.

Design Technology class at West Islip High School are putting empathy and problem solving at the center of their learning as part of their user-centered design unit.

Members of the West Islip High School Environmental Club recently stepped outside the classroom to make a positive impact in the community by participating in a local beach cleanup.

Fall came to life in Mrs. Burkart and Mrs. Novak’s second grade classroom at Bayview Elementary School as students combined learning and creativity through a collaborative Arts and Letters mural.

During Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Udall Road Middle School is celebrating the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic communities.

The district’s athletics program is once again showing that the impact of interscholastic athletics extends far beyond the playing field by supporting childhood cancer awareness.

Third graders at Oquenock Elementary School celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day on Sept. 25 with hands-on activities that brought learning to life through apples, creativity and STEM.

Elementary students at Bayview Elementary School and Paul J. Bellew Elementary School celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25.

West Islip High School senior Meghan Farrell was recently sworn in as ex-officio Student Board of Education member.

West Islip High School teacher Brian Buonomo was recently honored at the Long Island Talent Pipeline Kickoff.

Fifth grade scientists in Mr. O’Neill’s class at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School put their engineering skills to the test with an exciting egg drop challenge!

Mrs. Chocko’s kindergarten class at Manetuck Elementary School recently visited the STEM lab for a lesson that explored their sense of smell.

Students at Beach Street Middle School spent the week of Sept. 22-25 building connections, spreading kindness and helping create a school community where everyone feels seen and included...