June 25, 2026
Celebrating Tradition at Paul J. Bellew’s Flag Day Ceremony
The West Islip Union Free School District and local community came together on June 12 for Paul J. Bellew Elementary School’s annual Flag Day ceremony.
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June 25, 2026
The West Islip Union Free School District and local community came together on June 12 for Paul J. Bellew Elementary School’s annual Flag Day ceremony.
June 24, 2026
As the school year comes to a close, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Romanelli took time to celebrate student accomplishments and connect with classrooms across the district.
June 23, 2026
On May 21, the Bayview Elementary School chorus, consisting of 90 fourth and fifth graders, attended the NYSSMA Majors Festival at Centereach High School. They performed in front of two judges and ea
June 22, 2026
Our high school students reinforced the No Place for Hate message.
Our Mission
The West Islip Community is committed to excellence in education through the establishment of an academic, vocational and social environment in which all children can learn and succeed.
Our students will be provided the opportunity to develop their self esteem and a respect for others while acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Our goal is to have students think in global terms and develop cultural sensitivity and an international orientation. We seek to instill in our students the ability to share their commonalities, celebrate their differences, and appreciate that learning is a lifelong process.