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First Graders Go on a Virtual Safari at the Bronx Zoo
January 13, 2026

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.
January 12, 2026

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?”
January 14, 2026

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.
January 12, 2026

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
January 9, 2026

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
January 7, 2026

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
December 30, 2025

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
December 26, 2025

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.
January 5, 2026

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.
December 24, 2025

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
December 22, 2025

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
December 19, 2025

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
December 17, 2025

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.
December 15, 2025

‘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.,”
December 12, 2025

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,
December 10, 2025

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
December 7, 2025

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
December 3, 2025

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
November 24, 2025

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.
December 1, 2025

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.
November 24, 2025

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.
November 21, 2025

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.
November 19, 2025

Spooky Science and Stargazing
Elementary students and their families enjoyed an exciting and educational Astronomy Night hosted by the district on Oct. 30.
November 14, 2025

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
July 2, 2025
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