January 15, 2026
Students at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School rang in the new year together on Jan. 9 with a joyful celebration full of school spirit and community. Wearing festive hats and holding noisemakers, they g
January 14, 2026
Throughout the first trimester in Arts and Letters, fourth graders at Bayview Elementary School worked to answer the essential question: “What does it mean to have a great heart?”
January 12, 2026
The district will host a digital safety parent night on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Beach Street auditorium.
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.
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