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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Udall Road Principal Honored

On March 25, Dr. Daniel Marquardt, principal of Udall Road Middle School, received the Council of Administrators and Supervisors Administrator Award and was recognized for his outstanding leadership.

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 Elementary School first grade students have been exploring Creature Features as part of the new English Language Arts program, Arts & Letters.

Career Week Inspires Next Generation at Paul J. Bellew

Students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School recently explored a wide range of careers during the school’s annual Career Week.

Beach Street Celebrates Newest Inductees into NJHS

Sixty-two students from Beach Street Middle School were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony held on March 16.

West Islip Hosts Night of Astronomy for Local Scouts

On March 2, West Islip Union Free School District welcomed a Girl Scout Cadette troop and the Tiger Scouts of West Islip for an evening of astronomy and hands-on STEM exploration. Scouts rotated betwe

Two Students Honored at Science Fair

Two West Islip High School students recently earned recognition at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, one of the most prestigious and competitive science fairs on Long Island.

SCMEA’s Day of Horn

Congratulations to West Islip High School musicians Lilybeth Tarantino, Eva Menier, Robert Marrali and Jensen Langhorn, who recently performed at the Suffolk County Music Educators Association’s ...

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

West Islip Boys Swimmers Shine at NYS Championships

The West Islip High School boys swim team once again demonstrated its proud tradition of excellence at the New York State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at Ithaca College

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