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Students at West Islip’s Beach Street Middle School created chandelier sculptures out of repurposed water bottles.
The West Islip High School teacher was chosen as this week's teacher of the week. Congratulations to Mrs. Wasserman!
Students placed in the top 4 in the region in the Math League’s 2020-2021 seventh grade math contest.
“Save the Ocean!” by Layla Kelly, Sophia Lastorino and Lena Okurowski spotlighted ways to preserve and protect bodies of water.
Students took part in multiple “Light it Up Blue” activities designed to brighten hallways and minds the week of April 6.
The NAMM Foundation recognized the district for its "outstanding achievement in providing music access and education for students."
Students used acrylic paint to decorate rocks for the school garden.
“We are very proud of all the participants for their hard work and dedication,” said Udall’s principal, Dr. Daniel Marquardt.
More than 200 local students submitted entries.
The PTA at West Islip’s Oquenock Elementary School recently donated an herb garden to the school.
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The Veterans of Foreign War Illustrate America art contest challenged students to create visual representations of America.
Principal Rhonda Pratt, disguised as "Professor Pratt," visited classes to demonstrate a few science experiments.
Fifth graders Gavin Sandoval and Leah Tussie and fourth graders Kayley Obloj and Chris Shields were named winners.
Author Maria LaPlaca Bohrer virtually read aloud her book “Sofia’s Stoop Story: 18th Street, Brooklyn.”
Morgan Schenk was awarded the scholarship for demonstrating a high level of academic achievement.
Beach Street Middle School’s A.J. DeMaio read to his younger sister Olivia's third grade class in a surprise virtual visit.
The two Udall Middle School teachers were chosen as this week's teachers of the week. Congratulations to Ms. Kelly and Ms. Diorio!
Kindergarten students celebrated St. Patrick's Day in a unique way.
Superintendent Bernadette Burns was recognized March 11 for significant contributions to the West Islip school community.
Stephanie Azzariti’s class at West Islip’s Oquenock built and wired lighthouses.
While the school district planned for some students to return to school full-time Monday, newly reported COVID-19 cases forced a delay.
Lauren Hand, Sasha Lavrovsky and Addison O’Hara created an anagram infographic for a Computer Essentials project.
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The students learned how to put their words into pictures, voice and video recordings using the online WeVideo editing platform.
Using Google Sheets, seventh graders at West Islip’s Udall Road Middle School recently created their own “Battleship” boards.
More than 170 students will benefit from the “SJB Inspires” Scholarship Campaign, the school’s most successful financial campaign to date.
The day’s activities ranged from a door decorating contest at the high school to chalk art in front of Beach Street Middle School.
Students at West Islip’s Bayview and Oquenock elementary schools celebrated 100 days of school with a variety of activities.
Kailyn Cornell capped off her senior year with a great send-off as the Lady Lions again earned an invite to the county playoffs.
A bearded dragon named Mushu is serving as the school’s library helper while teaching students about reptiles.
Two teachers were presented with certificates of appreciation for supporting the counseling program at the middle school.
Third graders used marshmallows and toothpicks to form models of their own unique snowflakes.
Junior Kevin Kohlhoff and senior Kevin Nelson won first and second place, respectively, in the League III diving championship.
Students are learning about African Americans who have made history in science, health, literature, music, sports and politics.