“Despite the incredible heat, the middle school students returned with great enthusiasm for the new school year,” said Principal Brennen.
Mark Bernard was recently appointed as principal of East Islip High School, replacing William Brennen, who moved to the middle school.
“I am looking forward to working with the middle school staff to ensure that all students realize their full potential,” said Brennen.
"It’s his freedom and future that have now gone up in flames," U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said.
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Tri-M members participate annually in the Long Island Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank Practice-a-Thon and all proceeds go to the food banks.
A man was arrested for BWI after police rescued five people from the Great South Bay Sunday night, police say.
Congratulations to Janet Jones and Nicholas Bilotti!
The Rensselaer Medal, first awarded 102 years ago, guarantees a scholarship of $15,000 per year for four years.
The school opened in September 1967, named in honor of pioneering East Islip educator Ruth C. Kinney.
The toddler's grandmother pulled the child from the backyard pool Friday evening, police say.
The 30-year-old was arrested earlier this week.
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No injuries were reported. See photos/video from the scene below.
A look at some recent arrests in the area.
Fifth-graders at East Islip’s Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School shared in the pride of moving up and moving on to middle school.
The beaches have been shut down due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed acceptable criteria.
A couple taking a drive around the park on Sunday found the area covered in garbage. Watch the full video of the scene below.
The 32-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene early Saturday.
The student-athletes brought home a total of 24 medals.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday.
East Islip High School students performed in the annual spring concert series.
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The annual “On Our Way to JFK” celebration on June 13 found 142 second-graders singing together and sharing their dreams for the future.
The 27-year-old was reported missing by his parents over the weekend.
Zachry and Carpluk were named the East Islip board president and vice president, respectively.
We look forward to continuing our Senior Awards Night to present these scholarships to our future graduates.
The two men, who are neighbors, had been drifting in the water for over an hour before they were rescued.
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Congratulations to the East Islip High School Class of 2018!
Seniors gave their former elementary school teachers flowers to show the end result of their teaching process.
“It’s choice not chance that determines your destiny – don’t text or drink while driving!”
East Islip High School students held a fashion show for Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD.
The chickens were dismembered as part of a ritualistic sacrifice, the SPCA says.
During the two-day tournament, team captain Sofia Ferrezza also qualified for the second day as an individual.
Keenan, a violinist, has previously been selected to perform with the All- County Orchestra and Long Island String Festival concert.
The woman was struck while crossing the street on Monday evening.
A Patch chat with East Islip High School Salutatorian Kevin Varga who will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Fall.