West Islip Students Start Off 2019-2020 School Year

WEST ISLIP, NY - West Islip’s students began a new school year on Sept. 4, walking into the district’s seven buildings – West Islip High School; Beach Street and Udall Road middle schools; and Bayview, Manetuck, Paul J. Bellew and Oquenock elementary schools – with anticipation.

"We are looking forward to a positive year filled with laughter, joy and tons of learning experiences for our elementary students," Bellew Principal Rhonda Pratt said. "I offer a special welcome our pre-K students as they join our PJB family."

"What an amazing first week of school at Beach Street," Principal Andrew O’Farrell said. "Our students were definitely ready to start the year and set to go. It was terrific to see all of our sixth, seventh and eighth graders moving to their classes with such enthusiasm. The energy they brought to school was so uplifting."

Manetuck Elementary School students began a positive new school year on Sept. 4.

Paul J. Bellew Elementary School students began a positive new school year on Sept. 4.

Beach Street Middle School students began a positive new school year on Sept. 4.

Udall Road Middle School students began a positive new school year on Sept. 4.

All photos courtesy of the West Islip School Districts