Suffolk County Community College: Delicious Inspiration At Suffolk's Lyceum Gallery

Sag Harbor’s Ruby Jackson has created a large and distinctive body of work in wood, ceramic, paper, pen and ink, and polymer clay.

10 Islip High School Students Chosen For NYSSMA and All-County

“We are extremely thrilled to have these remarkable student musicians representing Islip Schools."

6 Islip Middle Schoolers Refuse To Wear Masks

The six students were brought to a separate room after refusing to wear masks at school Thursday. One of their parents called the police.

Islip Middle Schoolers Build 'Dream' Native Rain Garden

The students worked in conjunction with Seatuck Environmental Association to construct the educational garden at the school.

In-Person Enrollment And Registration Days Are Underway In Suffolk County Community College

Students will have the option to attend classes in person or remotely. The fall semester begins on September 2.

Islip Names New Principal To Sherwood Elementary

Briana James will take over as the new principal of Islip’s Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School.

FAFSA Completions Down In NY: How Islip Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Islip area high schools.

Islip Superintendent Dr. Semel Honored As She Retires

Dr. Ellen Semel served as superintendent of schools from 2018 until this year.

Two Islip Seniors Sign With College Sports Teams

Courtney Kirch and Jeff Palacios were congratulated by Islip High School for committing to sports programs for next fall.

Full List: Islip High School Class of 2021

Congratulations to the graduates!

Students Offer Uplifting Chalk Messages At Commack Road

Second- and third-graders brightened up the outside of school with encouraging words.

Islip Seniors Celebrate College Declaration Day

Students from Islip High School celebrated their college choices.

Islip High School Inducts 200 Students Into Honor Societies

“Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment,” Principal Jon LaRochester told the inductees.

Commack Road Second Graders Deal With 'Chair Strike'

Second graders in Jillian Bohnaker’s class at Islip’s Commack Road Elementary School wrote a letter to the "striking chairs" of Room 103.

Islip Middle Schoolers Make Canine Contribution For Earth Day

Students created more than 60 canine toys, enjoying learning a new skill while simultaneously giving back to the community.

Islip High School Honors 19 Seniors Earning AP Diplomas

Five students were awarded an AP Capstone Diploma this year.

Islip School Budget, Trustee Election Results Are In

The budget includes a 2 percent increase in the school tax levy.

Islip School Budget, Trustee Election

Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls next week.

Commack Road Students Enjoy A Week Of Career Exploration

Islip’s Commack Road Elementary School held College and Career Readiness Week from April 12-16.

Islip High School’s 24 AP Scholars spotlighted

Twenty-four outstanding seniors who were named AP Scholars by the College Board for their academic excellence.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Islip Patch.

Islip HS Woodshop Students Get Creative With Bandsaw Boxes

Students in Jesse Eilbeck’s woodshop class designed, built and sanded the boxes.

Islip High School Names Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Congratulations to Lauren Callaway and Jessica Chan​!

Islip Students Forecast The Weather On WBLI

Islip Middle School sixth graders were chosen to be “Kidcasters” for April 12 on the radio station.

Islip High School Clubs Raise Funds For Vets With Walk-A-Thon

Students raised more than $1,000 for the Islip American Legion Rusy Bohm Post No. 411 Auxiliary.

2021 College Aid: How Islip Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Islip area high schools have done so far.

Islip Seniors Sign To Play Sports In College

Four students signed letters of intent April 14.

Islip Again Named One Of Best Communities For Music Education

The NAMM Foundation recognized the school district’s music program for the seventh consecutive year.

Islip School District Names New Superintendent

Officials named a new superintendent after Dr. Ellen Semel announced last year she will be retiring this June.

Four From Islip HS Chosen For Girls State Leadership Program

The students were honored by the Islip American Legion Auxiliary Rusy-Bohm Post 411 in March.

Islip High School Coach Earns NFHSS Level II Certification

Soccer coach Mike Reilly is one of 400 people nationwide to earn the honor from the National Federation of High School Sports.

'Threat' At Islip High School Unfounded: Police

Police said a student made a comment Thursday that was "perceived as a threat."

Islip High School Cosmetology Class Pays It Forward With Products

Students in the high school's cosmetology program donated 100% of their hand sanitizer sale profits to support local families in need.

Teacher Of The Week: Ms. Phyllis Daley​

The South Shore Children’s Center teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week. Congratulations to Ms. Daley!

Islip Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Suffolk County.

Second Grade 'Seniors' Celebrate 100th Day At Commack Road

Students in Trish Specht's class celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up.

Wing Students Kick Off PARP With 100th Day Disguise

"The children loved coming to school dressed as centenarians and discussing how much they learned since the beginning of the school year."

Sherwood Elementary School Students Learn 'Science Of Separation'

Fifth grade science students investigated how to separate a food dye mixture using chromatography.

Commack Road Third Graders Collaborate On 'Mosaic of Dreams'

Students published their dreams for a better world on illustrated tiles and brought them together.

Kindness Week Brings Unity At Commack Road And Sherwood Schools

The brought students and staff together to enhance social-emotional learning and school unity.