A total of two propositions were on the back of the ballot this year; both of which passed. Though vote counts, as of press time, were unofficial. Proposal one, an amendment to Article 1 Section 11 …
Central Islip Senior High School was filled with school spirit in anticipation of its homecoming game. However, the pep rally was not the only celebration this past Friday. Following the …
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15 the indictment of Frank Saggio, George Trimigilozzi, Steven Arey, and Dana Ciardullo, accused of Enterprise …
The Bay Shore School District authorized the issuance of $20.25 million to five former students who claim the school district did not do enough to prevent former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi from …
The rain did not dampen the spirits of the West Islip community as they came out to celebrate the district’s homecoming on Sept. 28. The festivities kicked off with a parade down Higbie Lane to …
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 …
On a sunny Sept. 14, the Islip school community celebrated homecoming pride all day long, beginning with a joyful parade from the Oconee East Diner to Islip High School. Leading the parade were …
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 …
Following a month of controversy, Islip superintendent Dr. Dennis O’Hara is stepping away from his role as the Islip board of education has appointed Dr. Kathleen O’Callaghan, 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 …
Central Islip student-athletes will benefit from a wealth of knowledge and experience on the football field in the next few weeks. Leading the charge is a familiar face to those who have followed …
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 …
The Central Islip Senior High School Class of 1984 walked down memory lane on Saturday, July 20. The group of alumni from the Class of 1984 were led by high school students on a personalized …
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 …
Nick Tropeano, West Islip, native is currently a pitcher for the Long Island Ducks. Tropeano is a West Islip High School alumnus and pitched at Stony Brook. Tropeano was drafted by the Houston …
Since 2018, the Islip School District has implemented the departmentalization model for the fifth-grade class. Fifth graders at Commack Road Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School have …