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Third Consecutive Islip Rising Kicks Off With Sensational Sunrise

LIMG August 29, 2023

Photos courtesy of Islip School District For the third consecutive year in a row, Islip High School athletes gathered on Aug. 21 for “Islip Rising,” an early morning kick-off to the fall sports season. At sunrise, senior Lucas Bohr dazzled the crowd of students, coaches, administrators, board

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Patriotic Islip Students Walk For Veterans, Raise $1K For Honor Flights

LIMG May 24, 2023

Pictured: Islip High School and Islip Middle School students recently raised $1,000 by participating for the fourth time in the American Legion Walk-A-Thon for veterans, helping to fund honor flights for veterans’ organizations. Photos courtesy of Islip School District Islip High School and Islip Middle School students recently raised $1,000 by participating in the Islip

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Bayport-Blue Point Musicians Prepare For NYSSMA Solo Festival

LIMG April 27, 2023

Pictured: Bayport-Blue Point School District student-musicians attended the district’s mock NYSSMA to prepare for the solo festival on May 12-13. Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District Practice makes perfect for Bayport-Blue Point student-musicians who attended a Mock NYSSMA in preparation for the official New York State School Music Association’s Solo

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Four From Islip High School Set To Attend Summer Boys’ State And Empire Girls State Programs

LIMG April 18, 2023

Pictured: Four outstanding Islip High School students were chosen by Islip American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411 to attend the summer 2023 Boys’ State and American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State leadership programs. Photo courtesy of Islip School District Four outstanding Islip High School students were chosen by Islip American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411 to attend […]

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Islip Students’ Civics Project Collects Donations For Homeless Shelter

LIMG April 6, 2023

Photos courtesy of Islip School District At the beginning of the school year, Islip High School civics teacher Ted Blanchard introduced seniors Estefany Gonzalez and Anali Turc­­ios Alvizures to a civic readiness project with a goal of gathering donations for the homeless. The two students accepted the challenge enthusiastically and started brainstorming ideas to make […]

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An Exciting Return For Islip High School’s Winter Concerts

LIMG January 5, 2023

Photos courtesy of Islip School District For the first time since the COVID pandemic began, Islip High School student-musicians took to the stage to perform a pair of magnificent winter concerts in December. The first show featured the school’s electric ensemble, directed by Zachary Butterfield, and the jazz ensemble, directed by Steve Campanella. The second […]

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Islip High School Clubs And Societies Collaborate On Holiday Drive

LIMG December 21, 2022

Photos courtesy of Islip School District Islip High School held a successful holiday drive collecting new toys, socks and cold weather items for families in need. The drive was the result of a collaborative effort among the school’s National Honor Society, guided by Kerri Schmalacker; World Language Honor Society, guided by Sarah Ito and Megan […]

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Islip’s 2022 Hall Of Fame Inductees Recognized

LIMG October 12, 2022

Photos courtesy of Islip School District Islip High School recognized the Hall of Fame 2022 inductees during homecoming weekend, beginning with a Sept. 23 induction ceremony at Marconi Manor. This year’s honorees included former Islip High School Athletic Director Robert Jay “Doc” Holliday, who was honored posthumously; alumni Patrick M. Rogers and Christopher Wade; and

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Islip Community Enjoys A Day Of Pride And Fun At Homecoming

LIMG October 4, 2022

Photos courtesy of Islip School District Islip celebrated homecoming on Sept. 24 with an action-packed day of community pride and engaging activities, blessed by sunshine and crisp weather. Led by fire trucks, members of the board of education, district and school administrators, and Islip High School alumni, the parade began at Town Hall at noon. […]

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First Day Of School Exceeds Expectations

LIMG September 13, 2022

Photos courtesy of Islip School District Sept. 1 marked the beginning of an exciting new school year for Islip’s students. At all five buildings – Islip High School, Islip Middle School, Commack Road Elementary School, Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School and Wing Elementary School – buses released smiling students who streamed into the halls, ready […]