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🌱 Patch AM: West Islip High School Ranks Among Top 30 In New York
Also check out The Ready Bride on the West Islip Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- West Islip High earns spot among New York's top schools
Also on today's calendar: The Ready Bride and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clearing and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with rain, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Islip High School Ranks Among Top 30 In New York (patch.com) — West Islip residents can celebrate as West Islip High School has been ranked No. 28 in New York and 3,013 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best High Schools list. District leaders credit the strong showing to dedicated students, teachers, and families, as well as rigorous academics and support that prepare local teens for life after graduation. 
📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- The Ready Bride →
BACCA Arts Center, 149 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
7:30 pm - Back To School Backpack & Supply Distribution →
St. Anne's Knights Of Columbus, 96 Second Ave, Brentwood
10:00 am - Murder On The Orient Express →
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island, 141 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
8:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- HS | Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - 1st Practice HS Fall Sports
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - Fall Sports Begin
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - HS | Freshman Orientation
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
9:00 am - HS | Safe Driving Course
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
12:00 pm - HS |Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
9:00 am - HS | Freshman Orientation
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
6:00 pm - Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip →
Bayway Arts Center, 265 E Main St, East Islip
2:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
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- Catholic Health posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist-PD in West Islip. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Supervisor in Babylon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Islip here.
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Brentwood
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Ok West Islip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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