Students at Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School had the chance to thank those who served for our country as they entered the building on Nov. 8 and headed off to class, while the school’s fifth graders learned about the lives and experiences of beloved local veterans, many of them family members of the students.

“On behalf of our Sherwood family, we thank all our veterans,” Principal Briana James said.
 
Date Added: 11/14/2024

Sharing a universal message of promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion, students at Islip’s Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School celebrated Unity Day on Oct. 16 by wearing orange to help promote National Bullying Prevention Month and highlight its goal of preventing bullying.

“Each student also participated by coloring and decorating a blank puzzle piece that illustrated the concept that even though we are all different, we all have a place together,” Principal Briana James said.   

Date Added: 10/24/2024

Islip’s Board of Education congratulated a dozen dedicated faculty members on their recent tenure appointments during the Board’s Sept. 25 business meeting. Recognized for this important career achievement were Islip School District Director of Technology, Innovation and Information Systems Chad Walerstein; Islip Middle School teachers Joseph Sabbatino and Alison Sweet; Commack Road Elementary School teachers Jillian Bohnaker, Christine LeMaire, Theresa Oberer, Stephanie Schumacher and Nicole Scicutella; and Wing Elementary School teachers Danielle McDonald and Maria Scammell. Wing Elementary School teacher Chelsea Panzica and Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School teacher Ashley Slane also recently received tenure but will be recognized at a future Board meeting.

“The achievement of tenure is an important milestone in every young teacher’s career,” Acting Superintendent of Schools Kathleen O’Callaghan said. “We are proud of these remarkable educators and the hard work, effort and dedication to their students they have demonstrated.”

Date Added: 10/2/2024