West Babylon Names New Assistant Superintendent For Finance, Operations

Karen Horoszewski started her role on June 15 after serving in business leadership positions with the Locust Valley Central School District.

Babylon Schools Named Among NY’s Top Districts For Visual Arts

The district was one of just 26 statewide recognized by the New York State Art Teachers Association.

West Babylon Student Wins National Art Contest

A West Babylon Junior High School student was named a first-place recipient in the America’s 250 contest.

West Babylon Junior Earns $160K Scholarship For Math, Science Excellence

The Rensselaer Medal recognizes outstanding high school juniors who excel in mathematics and science.

West Babylon Voters Approve $141.5M School Budget

Voters turned out Tuesday to cast their ballots on the proposed 2026 to 2027 school budget.

Babylon Voters Approve $50.2M School Budget

Capital Reserve Propositions; board of trustees races decided.

Babylon School Budget Preview, Candidates On Ballot For 2026-2027

See what's on the ballot, including the school budget and school board candidates, before you head to the polls on May 19.

West Babylon HS Reveals Valedictorian, Salutatorian For 2026

Julian Cruz and Dheera Misra earned top honors, district officials say.

Babylon Students Earn State Honors In PTA Reflections Arts Competition

Five students advanced to the state level of the PTA Reflections contest, with 2 earning Awards of Merit, district officials say.

Babylon Science Research Program Takes Learning Beyond The Classroom

The field trip connected classroom research with real-world scientific discovery in biology, astronomy and environmental science.

Babylon School Earns Highest AP Honor From College Board

The recognition reflects strong student participation and success in Advanced Placement courses.

Babylon Student Named School’s First-Ever Poet Laureate

The published teen poet was honored at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum and has earned Principal’s List honors since seventh grade.

$2.5K TangerKids Grant To Upgrade Babylon Elementary Courtyard

Funding will support accessibility improvements and a potential school garden.

West Babylon 6th Graders Bring Book Characters To Life Through Art

Sixth graders combined reading, writing and creativity to analyze favorite novel characters.

2 West Babylon Students Qualify for NYS DECA State Competition

Diego Pettinato and Jean Guerrero earned state qualification after strong performances at the regional DECA competition.

West Babylon Elementary Students Take Part in Global Hour of AI Initiative

Hands-on coding activities introduced West Babylon elementary students to artificial intelligence and computer science.

Inside The Courtroom: West Babylon Students Explore Legal System Firsthand

Students toured holding areas and learned about legal careers during a hands-on visit to Suffolk County District Court, the district says.

West Babylon Second Graders Learn About The White House

Students explored the history, purpose and significance of the White House as part of a social studies unit on government.

Babylon Art Teacher Wins NYS Award For Advocacy In The Classroom

Babylon Junior-Senior High School educator Cristina Calvano was honored by the New York State Art Teachers Association.

Babylon Seniors Take Next Step, Commit To College Sports, Military Service

Eight members of the Babylon Junior-Senior High School Class of 2026 signed letters of intent or committed to serve following graduation.

West Babylon High School Celebrates Newest National Honor Society Inductees

Nearly 100 students were recognized for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character during the Dec. 9 ceremony.

West Babylon Science Olympiad Students Kick Off Season With National-Level Competitions

More than 50 West Babylon Senior High School students competed in two major virtual invitational tournaments.

World Language Department Brings Learning to Life at West Babylon Junior High

Students explore Spanish and Italian using authentic materials, cultural celebrations and interactive learning experiences.

How West Babylon Fourth Graders Turned History Lessons Into Hands-On Art

Students studied the Adena, Taíno, and Haida tribes before creating clay sculptures, the district said.

‘Contagious’ Science Lesson Shows West Babylon Students How Illness Spreads

Students simulated how illnesses spread and used real data to trace the source, the district said.

West Babylon Students Send 150 Thanksgiving Cards To Nursing Home

Sixth graders at West Babylon Junior High School created Thanksgiving cards to brighten the season for nursing home residents.

West Babylon Third Graders Celebrate Thanksgiving With Balloon Engineering Project

Third graders paraded student-designed balloons through Santapogue Elementary in a Thanksgiving project inspired by Balloons Over Broadway.

Babylon Trio Among Only 24 LI Students Picked For Prestigious All-Island Art Program

The workshop, led by artist Andres Gallardo, brought together standout student-artists from across Long Island.

Babylon HS Senior Selected To Bring Student Voice To School Board

The senior class president will take on the non-voting role for the 2025–26 school year, acting as a liaison for her peers.

Art Meets Civics: West Babylon Students Explore Real-World Issues Through Mask Project

Seventh graders at West Babylon Junior High School designed symbolic masks representing global challenges.

Motivational Speaker Jeremy Anderson Inspires West Babylon High School Students

Anderson encouraged students to push toward long-term success.

Meet the Babylon Students Selected for Prestigious 2025 Music Festivals

Six Babylon Junior-Senior High School students earned All-County honors after standout NYSSMA evaluations, district officials said.

Babylon Students Tour Citi Field To Learn How The Mets Run A Sports Franchise

Students toured Citi Field and heard career advice from Babylon alum Joe Rende.

Babylon Fire Department Brings Big Trucks, Big Lessons To Local Schools

Firefighters visited Babylon Elementary and Babylon Memorial Grade School with live demonstrations and safety lessons.

West Babylon Goes Back In Time, Opens 30-Year-Old Time Capsule

The 1995 time capsule buried by late Marine veteran and former principal Michael Rizzo was opened Thursday at West Babylon Junior High.

PHOTOS: Veterans Get Warm Welcome At West Babylon Elementary Schools

Students at John F. Kennedy and South Bay elementary schools paid tribute to local heroes ahead of Veterans Day.

How One Rescue Dog Helped West Babylon Kids Learn About Veterans’ Service

South Bay Elementary welcomes Paws of War and service dog Echo ahead of Veterans Day

West Babylon Schools Unite To Promote Drug-Free Living

Elementary schools kick off Red Ribbon Week.

From Landfill to Sanctuary: West Babylon Students Learn About Biodiversity

Students explored biodiversity and conservation efforts firsthand.

Recognizing a Babylon Great

Babylon School District Honors Class of 1940 Graduate William B. Williams with Distinguished Alumni Award