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9/30/2022 -  East Islip Fire Department holding Fire Prevention Open House being held Sunday, October 2nd at 10am to 12:30pm.

9/14/2022 - Freshman Girls XC Wins First Place

East Islip High School’s freshman girls cross-country runners won the Jim Smith Invitational for the second year in a row on Sept. 10. This meet, hosted by Port Jefferson, is the first meet at Sunken Meadow each fall, and held on the 1.47-mile course.

9/12/2022 - New School Year Starts With Positivity

In spite of the pouring rain, the first day of the 2022-2023 school year in East Islip found students returning to the district’s six buildings – East Islip High School, East Islip Middle School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, Connetquot Elementary School and Timber Point Elementary School – with renewed excitement, ready to make friends and continue their learning journey. “It was a wonderful day to meet new people and reconnect with friends,” Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Principal Deborah Smith said. “Our school was radiating positivity. We are looking forward to many new learning experiences this year.” “We had such an amazing first day of school,” Timber Point Principal Danielle Naccarato said. “It may have been raining outside, but the sun was shining in the halls of Timber Point. Students and staff were smiling and ready for a great year ahead.” Date Added: 9/12/2022

9/12/2022 - High Schoolers Develop Character with Ambassadors of Compassion

Close to 200 East Islip High School students came in during the summer to volunteer for the Ambassadors of Compassion. East Islip is the first school in New York State to participate in this nationally acclaimed character development and leadership program, which equips high students with the critical skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges. A two-hour kickoff event was held in the school’s cafeteria on Aug. 25, followed by a 10-week series of eight in-school group sessions. The program will conclude with a closing ceremony in which each participating student will receive a document certifying them as an Ambassador of Compassion, a designation which can be added to their resume and transcript for college applications. “We are excited and grateful for this unique opportunity that came to us here at East Islip, thanks to help from generous community members,” Director of Math and Science Michael Hansen said. Date Added: 9/12/2022

9/9/2022 - RCK Third Graders Honor Patriot Day

Third graders in Dennis Clancy and Jeniifer Massaro’s class at East Islip’s Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School commemorated Patriot Day on Sept. 9 by dressing in red, white and blue and wearing shirts recognizing first responders. “We honored those who serve our country and keep us safe every day,” Principal Janet Jones said.