May 18, 2026
Walking Together: ‘Mile for a Smile’ Promotes Inclusion for All
On April 17, Paul J. Bellew Elementary School held its annual “Mile for a Smile Walk” at the high school track in recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month.
May 18, 2026
On April 17, Paul J. Bellew Elementary School held its annual “Mile for a Smile Walk” at the high school track in recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month.
May 14, 2026
West Islip Union Free School District’s science department hosted an out-of-this-world STEM evening in celebration of May the Fourth, transforming the school cafeteria and planetarium into a galaxy th
May 13, 2026
West Islip High School hosted a College Fair on April 24.
May 11, 2026
Manetuck Elementary School hosted a Community Connections event on April 17.
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.