November 4, 2026
Bringing Biomes to Life
Third graders in Jodie Abelson’s classroom at Manetuck Elementary School wrapped up their ecosystem unit with a creative and collaborative culminating project.
Welcome to West Islip UFSD
November 4, 2026
Third graders in Jodie Abelson’s classroom at Manetuck Elementary School wrapped up their ecosystem unit with a creative and collaborative culminating project.
November 2, 2026
Congratulations to Beach Street Middle School student-musicians Nolan Fisher and Christopher Randazzo.
October 22, 2026
On Oct. 14, Bayview Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its new WOWI Learning Lab, a flexible learning environment designed to provide students with opportunities to learn, explore, coll
October 15, 2026
The West Islip Union Free School District came together for a memorable day of school spirit, community pride and celebration during its annual homecoming festivities on Oct. 10.
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.