Beach Street Welcomes Lizard To The library

A bearded dragon named Mushu is serving as the school’s library helper while teaching students about reptiles.

Beach Street Counselors Recognize Two Teachers

Two teachers were presented with certificates of appreciation for supporting the counseling program at the middle school.

Students Enjoy Snowflake Session At Oquenock Elementary School

Third graders used marshmallows and toothpicks to form models of their own unique snowflakes.

West Islip HS Divers Take First And Second In League Championship

Junior Kevin Kohlhoff and senior Kevin Nelson won first and second place, respectively, in the League III diving championship.

Manetuck Students 'Explore The Door' For Black History Month

Students are learning about African Americans who have made history in science, health, literature, music, sports and politics.

Udall Eighth Graders 'Break Out' In Algebra Class

Larry Sciarrino’s algebra class at West Islip’s Udall Road Middle School recently worked to solve algebra puzzles to unlock breakout boxes.

St. John Students Send Valentines To Sisters Of St. Dominic

The Sisters have been in quarantine at the Motherhouse since the pandemic began.

Hofstra Student Brings Video Production Experience To West Islip

Communications student Christen Miller helped local high school students understand the video production process by making a PSA.

Beach Street Middle School Collects Canned Soup For Food Pantry

The Helping Hands club hosted a "Soup-er Bowl" drive this month.

Trio Of West Islip Seniors Named All-Eastern Musicians

The All-State students will participate in a virtual weekend music experience in early March.

Bayview Fifth Graders Collect, Donate More Than 70 Coats

The class donated coats to the The Learning Connection in Brentwood.

Beach Street MS Students Use Library Green Screens

Students learned how to insert backgrounds in place of the green screens for school projects.

Bellew Students Celebrate New Year With “Ring and Run”

On Jan. 15, students and staff at West Islip’s Paul J. Bellew Elementary School rang in the new year with a “Ring and Run” event.

St. John The Baptist D.H.S. Welcomes A New Director Of Alumni

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is excited to welcome Vincent Catapano as its new Director of Alumni.

West Islip Junior Bowler Tim Smith Impresses At Crunch Time

West Islip High School junior Tim Smith is off to another impressive start to the 2020-2021 boys bowling season.

Oquenock Siblings Share Success In Recycling Poster Contest

Luna Pankratz and Derek Pankratz won the top prizes in the 18th annual New York Recycles poster contest.

West Islip DECA Students Compete Virtually

The virtual competition involved more than 1,800 students from high schools throughout Suffolk County.

Suffolk County Police Officer Speaks To Bellew Students

Officer Sabrina Pitch discussed internet safety, bullying and more.

West Islip Resident Vote 'No' On Sale Of Masera Property

The votes are in.

POLL: Will You Vote To Approve The Masera Property Sale?

West Islip residents will have the opportunity to vote to approve or deny the sale of the property on Wednesday.

West Islip Seniors Cenci And Costantino Earn Suffolk Zone Awards

The award recognizes the top male and female physical education students in each Suffolk County high school graduating class.

West Islip Orchestras Record "Winter Treat" Performances

Udall Road Middle School and Oquenock Elementary School performed holiday classics, which were recorded for the students' families.

West Islip Student-Musician Perform Holiday Classics

West Islip High School’s student-musicians recently recorded holiday pieces.

Oquenock Kindergartners Make Mondrian Mural

Students also explored Piet Mondrian’s art and life in New York City.

Beach Street’s Sixth Grade Musicians Perform 'Spirited Serenade'

The band shared holiday cheer with the outdoor performance.

Bellew Elementary Students Play In Annual Reindeer Games

Students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School recently participated in the annual Reindeer Game activities during physical education class.

Beach Street Students Meet With Meteorologist Geoff Bansen

News 12 Long Island meteorologist Geoff Bansen met with students virtually and discussed careers pertaining to meteorology.

West Islip Schools Closed Thursday

In anticipation of the upcoming storm, the district closed all schools Wednesday night.

Udall Seventh Graders Sample A 'Book Tasting'

Students recently discussed the attributes of different literary genres and ways to choose appropriate books.

Bellew Students Show Gratitude At Virtual Assembly

Each classroom teacher was asked to select one student from their class to present their writing at the annual PJB Gratitude Assembly.

Library In The Lunchroom At Beach Street Middle School

Students at West Islip’s Beach Street Middle School recently decorated the school’s mobile library cart.

New Musicians Start Journey At Oquenock

West Islip’s Oquenock Elementary School recently welcomed the newest members of the school’s orchestra program.

Bayview Class Sends Smiles All Over The World In Initiative

The initiative sends shoeboxes filled with gifts as well as educational items and toiletries to needy children in other countries.

Udall Sixth Graders Take Virtual Space Tour

“By helping students visualize information in a new way, you can positively impact their ability to retain information."

West Islip Students And Staff Show Support For Veterans

Students and staff at West Islip’s Manetuck Elementary School wore red, white and blue to show their support on Veterans Day.

Bayview Celebrates Vets With Car Convoy

About 40 local veterans participated in a Car Convoy parade to the delight of those gathered on the school’s front lawn Nov. 6.

Sinking Battleships In Chemistry Class At West Islip High School

Kathleen Scrivani’s class learned about the periodic table using a socially-distanced game.

Students Test Water Quality At West Islip’s Willetts Creek

West Islip High School students in AP Environmental Science classes recently visited Willetts Creek for water quality testing.

Oquenock Students Enjoy A Virtual Halloween Parade

Students walked around the gymnasium in their Halloween costumes to safely celebrate the holiday.

Bellew Students Decorate A Unity Tree For Red Ribbon Week

Classes took turns decorating a Unity Tree in the hallway using paper leaves.​