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EIMS Inducts 39 Into National Junior Honor Society

A total of 39 exceptional middle school students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on June 22. The ceremony was officiated by members of the East Islip High School National Honor Society.

The inductees were Logan Alfalla, Jake Berlin, William Blaschuk, Amanda Bolen, Daniel Carroll, Tyler Cato, Julianna D Addario, Emily Farrell, Ryan Flad, Erin Fredrickson, Kiersten Galli, Kayla Glick, Jack Gravano, Alyssa Hartman, Samuel Henderson, Georgia Hodge, Andrew Jacobsen, Christian Kozak, Clara Kupstas, Johanna LeRoux, Jordan Maloney, Annelyse Marra, Ashley McAdam, Brendan McCaffrey, Drew McCarthy, Matthew McGuire, Reese McGuire, Adam Menendez, Michael Mignone, Sarai Murria, Sophia Pepe, Jordan Schumacher, Dilana Schwartz, John Talt, Ella Tantillo, James Terhune, Brianna Tucci, Drew Walendowski and Gabriella Zimmitti.

Date Added: 7/30/2021

A First Grader’s Persuasive Letter

Haylee Shelorke, a first grader at Timber Point, wrote a letter to Superintendent John Dolan as part of a persuasive letter writing unit in writer’s workshop.

As part of the writing process, Shelorke came up with different ideas for changes she wished for, both at home and at school. She decided to request that a special class be opened at Timber Point so that her little sister could come to school with her. To Shelorke’s surprise, Dolan came to visit her at the school and brought along a handwritten response. Although her wish could not be honored, a gift certificate to Stanley’s Bakery was in the envelope with her letter. Dolan did offer her some advice: “Encourage your little sister, with the hopes that one day she will be as bright and shining as you!”

Date Added: 7/21/2021

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ and CES Students Win Pool Smart Contest

Two East Islip student-artists were recently awarded by Suffolk County for their outstanding poster creations. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ third grader Anndrea Pumay was named the first-place winner in the annual countywide “Be Pool Smart” poster contest. Pumay’s poster will be featured in Suffolk’s pamphlets about pool awareness and the importance of safety around water. Additionally, Connetquot second grader Alyssa Toala won second place in the contest.

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi presented the Pool Smart winners with proclamations during the June 22 Suffolk County Legislature meeting in Hauppauge. East Islip High School Class of 2021 graduate Marie Tohill sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the ceremony.

Date Added: 7/19/2021

Rizzuto Earns SCSSA Scholarship

Class of 2021 graduate Brooke Rizzuto was recently named the recipient of this year’s Suffolk County School Superintendents Association Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior who is pursuing a degree in education or social services and maintained a minimum weighted GPA of 85%. Rizzuto will attend Sacred Heart University this fall, pursuing a degree in chemistry education.

“Brooke’s kind, compassionate, empathetic, caring ways, combined with her roll-up-your-sleeves, let’s-get-the-job-done work ethic, will make her an excellent teacher,” said Superintendent John Dolan. “She has natural leadership and nurturing skills that will make her classroom a positive and energetic learning environment for our future students. Brooke will be part of the next great generation of teachers who pave the way for a bright future for our global community.”

Date Added: 7/19/2021

Powerful “Pirates” Performance

Prior to the end of the school year, the high school’s honors symphony strings and honors wind ensemble presented a powerful performance of “Pirates of the Caribbean” in the school’s auditorium. Due to COVID-19, the two ensembles were not able to combine and perform as a full orchestra at the school’s outdoor concerts earlier in the spring.

“The high school’s music department would like to thank the district and community for their continued support during this difficult year,” said Orchestra Director Giovanna Ruggiero. “We look forward to continuing to make great music next year.”

Date Added: 7/14/2021

Representing East Islip Artists in Sketchbook Project

Students in the high school’s National Art Honor Society started the Sketchbook Project last year, but were unable to complete it because of COVID-19. This year, they decided to try again.

“While we didn't ‘pass’ the sketchbook this year, we had members create stickers for the book and then compiled them together for a mixed media sketchbook that represents the art of East Islip’s National Art Honor Society,” teacher Heather Toomey said. “Our members will now be a part of the digital archive and engaged in a global community of art making that is available for anyone in the world to see.”

“I used one of my photos for the stickers that were added to the Sketchbook, and it’s nice to be a part of this global project,” NAHS member Emma Sasso said.

“I really enjoyed our approach to the Sketchbook Project,” teacher Dan Figliozzi said. “We managed to create a cool sketchbook with our students by having each of them make a sticker. Each sticker was then arranged into the sketchbook to create a unique art object that is a visual representation of our students here at East Islip. It’s cool that we will now get a digital copy of the work and that it will be located in an archive at the Brooklyn Museum.”

Date Added: 7/14/2021

Chiara Mosca Wins Rensselaer Medal

Rising senior Chiara Mosca was recently named the winner of this year’s Rensselaer Medal for her superlative academic achievement in mathematics and science. Honoring academic achievement, the medal serves to inspire students to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology. First awarded in 1916, this $30,000-per-year merit scholarship is guaranteed for four years for each medalist who applies, is accepted and chooses to enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

“We are proud that Chiara's hard work and dedication have resulted in this prestigious achievement,” said her school counselor, Nicole Whiteman.

Date Added: 7/14/2021

TP Awards Good Character

BOE Meeting on Aug. 12

Christopher Zachry Is New BOE President for 2021-2022

Christopher Zachry was named the Board of Education's new president for 2021-2022 during the annual reorganization meeting on July 6. Zachry, who was first elected as a trustee in 2014 and served as Board president in 2015-2016 and 2018-2019, replaces retired President Jessica Carney. William Carpluk, who served as Board president in 2019-2020, was named as vice president, and new trustees Michael Dorgan and Stephen Ruland joined the Board.

Date Added: 7/7/2021

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Celebrates End of the Year with Creative Keepsakes

Fifth graders at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ celebrated the end of the school year with a wonderful outdoor arts and crafts project. Visiting representatives from the local Hammer & Stain DIY Workshops helped the students spend two days creating keepsakes of their time spent at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½.

Date Added: 7/6/2021

Annual Reorg/Board of Education Meeting/Public Hearing on Districtwide Safety Plan-Tuesday, July 6 Board of Education Meeting/Annual Reorganizational Meeting & Public Hearing on Districtwide Safety Plan - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold the Annual Reorganizational Meeting and Public Hearing/Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom. The meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to go immediately into Executive Session. At approximately 7:00 p.m., the Annual Reorganization meeting will take place immediately followed by the Public Hearing on the District Wide Safety Plan and the Regular Business meeting.

If you cannot attend in person, you can view the meeting at the link below.

Date Added: 7/6/2021

Local Legislators Pay Tribute to Dedicated East Islip Staff

Suffolk County legislators Tom Cilmi and Steve Flotteron visited the district on June 9 to pay tribute to cafeteria, custodial, paraprofessional and security staff for their professionalism and dedication to the students and community during the pandemic.

“There are so many unsung heroes who went above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cilmi said. “Among them, the employees of the East Islip School District and Whitsons Culinary Group, who made sure, no matter what it took, that students stuck at home were all well-nourished and prepared to learn. We thank them for their extraordinary efforts and service to our community.”

Date Added: 7/6/2021

Conzo Signs with Rowan University

2021-2022 Districtwide Safety Plan

The public is invited to review and comment on the East Islip Union Free School District's Districtwide Safety Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan may be viewed here, and on BoardDocs on July 6th. All comments on the plan should be forwarded to jmann@eischools.org by August 10, 2021.

District Wide Safety Plan PDF click here!

Date Added: 7/1/2021

Stunning Senior Art Gallery Show Premiers at EIHS

date Added: 7/1/2021

watch here!

Two Naval Academy Appointments

Two graduating seniors from the high school’s Class of 2021, Peter Carino and Olivia Zhang, recently received appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy after an extremely rigorous and demanding application process. Both graduates were honored on June 9 in a ceremony in the school’s outdoor pavilion presided over by USNA Blue & Gold Officer Mary Ann Coughlin, who is also a retired East Islip teacher.

“I have wanted to serve in the military since the eighth grade,” Carino said. “I planned to enlist after college. However, the Naval Academy seemed like the best option for me to take on a leadership position and become an officer. I look forward to the challenges I am soon to embark on throughout my years as a midshipman. I plan on majoring in history and pursuing a career in special operations upon graduation.”

“My desire to join the Navy was fueled by my passion to work in the aviation community,” Zhang said. “As a first-generation student and first-generation American with no family military history, wanting to join the Navy was unconventional, but I had an interest in aviation and aeronautics and I also had a desire to serve the nation. I visited the Naval Academy when I was 12 years old and from then on, I made it my goal to attend USNA after high school. During the application process, I received congressional nominations from Rep. Peter King and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. I received a Letter of Assurance to the Naval Academy in January and my Offer of Appointment in March. I joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps when I was 13. Throughout over four years in the program, I was given an exclusive insight into life in the Naval service, which furthered my desire to join the Navy. I looked up to the officers I met in the program who each had their unique experiences in several different branches in the military, and to older cadets who went on to enlist or commission into the services. I was able to earn the rank of chief petty officer, the program’s highest rank, one which less than 1% of U.S. Naval Sea Cadets have been able to reach. I cite Lt. Cmdr. Marlene Gandiosi and Lt. Franco Pacheco as my mentors in the program, and the CPL Kyle Carpenter Division as the unit that allowed me to reach my full potential and achieve my dream of attending the Naval Academy. I plan to major in aerospace engineering and minor in Chinese. I hope to commission into naval aviation after I graduate as a naval aviator.”

Date Added: 7/1/2021