Islip High School freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors came together on March 7 for the annual Clash of the Classes, exuberantly cheering on their respective grades as they competed in challenging gym games and presented entertaining skits.

“Clash of the Classes is one of my favorite events of the year,” student union adviser Kristen D’Attoma said. “Every year, I try to come up with new and exciting games to get the students involved. The skits this year were amazing, and the event was fun for everyone Our physical education department really goes above and beyond to make sure that Clash of the Classes is a success every year, and they are so appreciated.”

Date Added: 4/3/2025

 

Two members of Islip High School’s boys varsity track team found success competing at the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships, held on March 8 at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island. Kaiden White won second place in the 300-meter dash and Ryan Donohue won second place as a member of the intersectional relay team, with both students earning All-State and All-Federation honors for their performances.

“This is the first time in our 18-year program history that we have had two All-State athletes in the same season,” Athletic Director John Sparacio said.

Date Added: 4/3/2025

Islip High School students enrolled in the LEAPES (Living Environment Advanced Placement Environmental Science) program visited the Town of Islip’s waste management facilities on March 12 and 13. Guided by Town of Islip recycling educator Danielle Wynn and Islip alumna Kennedy Esposito, they toured the Blydenburgh landfill and its wastewater treatment facility. The LEAPES students then took guided tours of the town’s waste-to-energy, composting and materials recovery facilities 

“The field trip made the unit about waste management more meaningful, as our students actually saw the processes and systems that they learned about,” science teacher Frank Vaughn said.

Date Added: 4/3/2025

Islip Middle School held its annual World Language Immersion Day on Feb. 28, inviting members of Islip High School’s World Language Honor Society to showcase their language skills and promote global citizenship through various activities with seventh grade language learners. The high school students created stations to encourage use of the target language with each visiting middle school group, speaking only Spanish or Italian for the entire event. This immersive experience provided the younger students with a chance to practice vocabulary words and hear the language being spoken and modeled.

“Immersion Day fortifies a connection between those who will soon be leaving our world language program for college and beyond, with the program’s future,” World Language Honor Society adviser Megan Schierhorst said.  

Date Added: 4/3/2025

The Islip School District held its annual Multicultural Night on March 4, celebrating the school community’s 20 different languages and numerous vibrant cultures through performances and displays.

The evening began with an exciting performance showcase in the Islip High School auditorium by multicultural clubs and the student population. The audience of over 200 attendees then moved to the school cafeteria to explore cuisine and displays, led by high school students. Family and consumer science classes cooked and served food, the functional academics students who operate the Bucs Brew beverage cart sold coffee, and cosmetology students offered face painting and henna. Three local eateries – Bubba’s Burrito Bar, Pizza Corner and The Pizzeria of Islip – also donated food for the event.

“Our students have been learning about different holidays and cultures through our multicultural clubs,” said Rabia Hirji, Islip’s administrator for ENL and world languages. “They were excited to show the displays they had created and eager to share what they’ve learned with the community. We are proud to highlight the diversity in our district.”

Date Added: 3/11/2025