Students from East Islip High School’s Technology Education and Career Exploration classes embarked on a field trip to Long Island MacArthur Airport on April 4. The engaging experience was made …

Coming off a 17-win campaign and a fourth-round appearance in the Suffolk Class AA baseball playoffs, East Islip has high expectations this spring with the return of its entire starting rotation. …

The St. Mary’s Catholic Youth Organization of East Islip celebrated their win on March 22. The boys team won the seventh-grade boys Class B Long Island Championship for basketball. They …

Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …

Last Monday evening, the National Football Foundation hosted its first-ever photo shoot/media day at Brookhaven Town Hall, in Farmingville, for all the footballers that were recipients of merits for …

The East Islip High School chamber orchestra shared their holiday spirit with the public with a free winter concert at the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore. The event took place on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. …

The Bayport-Blue Point and East Islip varsity softball teams will be bringing some cheer to 25 disadvantaged youths from Bellport’s Outreach Outpatient Services. The two teams joined …

East Islip enjoyed a splendid homecoming on Sept. 28, ignoring the occasional rain shower to show their outstanding pride and community spirit. After a short but sweet parade down Main Street ending …

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures; keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

Once considered Suffolk’s biggest rivalry, East Islip and West Islip football faced off again for the first time in nine years during the season-opener game. The two teams competed for the …

With September rapidly approaching, the first day of school will be here before we know it. As students look forward to seeing what this upcoming school year has in store, local superintendents …

The distinguished educator and administrator, Dr. Clyde Irving Payne, died on Aug. 7 at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and profound impact on countless students. A …

A bill to enhance school security guard training, sponsored by Sen. Monica Martinez, recently passed the New York State Senate, will be presented to the Assembly this winter and then, possibly …

Almost 1,500 school districts nationwide have joined a consolidated, multidistrict federal lawsuit, accusing popular social media giants, including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Meta (Facebook and …

Anthony Montemarano has been appointed as the new principal of East Islip Middle School (EIMS), replacing interim principal John Dolan, and Nicholas Spiegler has been named as an assistant principal …

Remembering a cheerful soul It is likely that every person in the East Islip and Islip Terrace community was touched by Heather McNamara in some way. The 22-year-old EMT for The Exchange …

On June 25, the Class of 2024 walked onto Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium as high school students and departed ready to start the next chapter of their lives. The ceremony was kicked …

East Islip High School’s Class of 2024 dressed to impress for a night to remember for their senior prom. Held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point, the seniors celebrated the culmination of their …

As the Class of 2024 gets ready to toss up their caps, friends and family of the almost-graduates are getting ready to celebrate their monumental achievement. Consider gifting your graduate a special …

Sixteen East Islip High School seniors recently signed national letters of intent to continue their sports careers at the college level. The students were recognized at a May 14 ceremony hosted by …