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New Desks Equal a New Way of Learning in East Islip

Editor March 5, 2020

In the East Islip High School classroom of teacher Gregory Kguloian, brand new desks are proving symbolic of a new way of learning. The recently acquired furniture is allowing students to take ownership of their own educational environment by rearranging the classroom into any configuration

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East Islip Resident Joins Faculty At Long Island’s Premiere Public High School For The Arts

Editor October 21, 2019

Photo Caption: Dancer and educator Natalie L’Etoile of East Islip has joined the faculty at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts as a dance instructor. Professionally trained dancer and educator Natalie L’Etoile of East Islip has been appointed dance instructor at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts. She brings more […]

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Pumpkin Picking Family Fun at Organics Today Farm in East Islip!

Editor October 1, 2019

Fall Family Fun is in full swing at Organics Today Farm in East Islip.  Pumpkin Picking, Roasted Corn, Hay Rides, Apple Cider, Fresh Pie and you can even meet the farms newest helpers…The Goats!  You name it, it’s going on at Organics Today Farm!  OT Farm is a small Organic Farm located at 169 Washington […]

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RCK Selects Superb Science Fair Winners

Editor April 11, 2019

Young scientists at East Islip’s Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School put on their thinking caps to concoct an exciting array of projects for the school’s annual fourth-grade science fair.   Charlotte Galli was the winner for her project “My Dog Ate My Homework.” Jacob Crowell was the runner-up for his work on “Fortnite Brain Rot,” […]

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East Islip Middle School Honors 47 Champions of Character

Editor April 2, 2019

East Islip Middle School held its 12th annual Breakfast of Champions on March 14, recognizing 47 sixth- and seventh-graders who best demonstrated the school’s “six pillars of character” – citizenship, dedication, integrity, positive attitude, respect and responsibility – during the 2018-2019 school year. Each honoree was selected by a team or department at the middle […]

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Seuss On The Loose: Timber Point PE Classes Enjoy Fun PARP Theme

Editor March 12, 2019

Dr. Seuss was on the loose in physical education classes during this year’s PTA-sponsored Parents as Reading Partners program at East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School.   Teachers Patricia Bush and Diane Wahrenburg created eight stations based on various Dr. Seuss books. Students had fun fishing at “McElligot’s Pool,” pulling out some red fish and […]

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Top Achievers

Editor July 25, 2018

Five exceptional Islip High School students were recently honored with Town of Islip Student Achievement Awards in four different categories. The students were nominated for the annual award by teachers Victoria Arthus was nominated by Linda Festa in the language arts category, Amanda Burke was nominated by Elizabeth Nolan for language arts, John DelGenio was […]

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In the Mix

Editor July 24, 2018

Fifth-graders at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy and Ruth C. Kinney schools celebrated the end of their elementary education at a PTA-sponsored fifth-grade mixer in June.  “It was wonderful to see the community united, and to see how much fun everyone had together,” said JFK Principal Deborah Smith. “The entertaining DJ even encouraged the future […]