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East Islip Wrestlers Win Second Consecutive Rocky Gilmore Classic

LIMG January 17, 2024

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s wrestling team captured first place overall in the 36th annual Rocky Gilmore Classic, which the school hosted on Jan. 6. East Islip had 13 place winners and totaled 212.5 team points to win the tournament for the second

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Long Island Football Champions Honored With Proclamation

LIMG January 4, 2024

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s Long Island champion football team was officially recognized at a Dec. 21 ceremony in the school’s forum. A representative from Suffolk County Legislator Trish Bergin’s office was on hand to present coach Sal Ciampi Jr. and his team with a proclamation commemorating their achievement. […]

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East Islip Softball Players Continue Christmas Magic Community Service

LIMG December 12, 2023

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s varsity softball team and coach Jason McGowan participated in their annual Christmas Magic service project on Dec. 3, shopping for children ages 5-12 from the local Youth Enrichment Services program. “Shopping for these less fortunate kids today and giving them the opportunity to receive […]

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East Islip’s Connetquot Second Graders Explore Life Cycles At Seatuck

LIMG December 8, 2023

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District Second graders at East Islip’s Connetquot Elementary School recently visited the Seatuck Environmental Association’s South Shore Nature Center to learn about plant and animal life cycles. The trip included a pond exploration, a forest hike and visiting with animals inside the center. “Our students loved the trip, learned […]

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School Student Council Organizes Food Donation Drive For SCWAEFI

LIMG December 5, 2023

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District The fourth and fifth grade student council at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School recently ran a food drive to support the Suffolk County Women’s Alliance to End Food Insecurity’s Thanksgiving food distribution event. The event annually feeds thousands of families in Suffolk County. One of the […]

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East Islip Claims Second-Ever Long Island Football Championship

LIMG November 27, 2023

Pictured: East Islip High School claimed its second-ever Long Island football championship title on Nov. 24, defeating South Side by the score of 19-14. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District In a thrilling game at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, East Islip High School claimed its second-ever Long Island football championship title on the evening of Nov. […]

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East Islip’s Timber Point Students Draw Weekly During “InkTober”

LIMG November 8, 2023

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District October was “InkTober” at East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School, with students working weekly on drawings in the school’s art studio, in their classrooms and at home. The InkTober project started on social media a little over 10 years ago, with the goal of encouraging people to draw […]

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East Islip’s Connetquot Second Graders Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

LIMG November 2, 2023

Pictured: Connetquot Elementary School second graders practiced their research skills during October as they learned about notable Hispanic authors, artists, sports figures, entertainers and others to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Photos courtesy of East Islip School District Second graders in library media specialist Jodi Flynn’s library enrichment classes at East