April 23rd Senior Citizen Prom

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Adopt-A-Platoon

Islip Students Pack Goodie Bags for Soldiers in Afghanistan

In an effort to show their appreciation for our soldiers, Student Government members at Islip Middle School have adopted an army platoon currently stationed in Afghanistan. Each student received the name of a soldier and wrote an individual letter to him or her. They also packed goodie bags filled with items such as soap, socks, puzzles, power bars, instant coffee packages, and other requested items for their soldiers.

“It makes me feel pretty good to help a group who are risking their lives to protect our freedom,” said seventh grader Megan Scherger. Added sixth-grade student Billy Baldwin, “They’re sacrificing themselves every day; this is the least we can do for them.”

The Student Government held fundraisers to purchase the supplies requested by the platoon. 
 

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Offering Career Choices

For the fifth consecutive year, Islip High School’s School to Business Partnership Program presented a Career Interest Seminar. More than 80 juniors and seniors met with professionals in a variety of fields ranging from politics and healthcare to law and education. Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator, 10th District Islip, spoke to the students and mentors and offered advice to the students as the keynote speaker.

“The more bridges you build, the more rivers you can cross,” said Mr. Cilmi when referencing the creation of professional relationships and contacts.

Prior to the event the students created a resume and answered a questionnaire to identify their career interests. From there, the business department, including teachers Renée Clock and Susan Richie and chairperson EJ Hicks, paired up the mentors and the students. One week prior to the seminar, North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital representative Marge Miller spoke with the students about proper business etiquette, including the correct way to dress.

During the event, there were three sessions and each session allowed for the students to speak with two professionals and ask questions related to their specific fields.

“The idea of the seminar is to provide juniors and seniors with a variety of meaningful experiences and various career fields they are interested in,” said Ms. Clock. 

This year, for the first time, Islip High School invited students from Bayport-Blue Point to join in and benefit from this experience.
 

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess

In honor of Dr. Seuss' 106th birthday on March 2nd, reading specialists Sue Wildenauer and Janine Falanga, at Wing Elementary School in Islip each dressed up as the iconic character The Cat in the Hat and made surprise appearances to every kindergarten and first-grade classroom. The children enjoyed listening to a story read by The Cat in the Hat and they were even able to ask him a few questions!
 

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Ready, Set, Dig Pink

Members of the Islip Middle School volleyball team, along with their coach, AnnMarie Carbone Mills, raised more than $2,000 for the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition through the sale of handmade pink and white socks, a bake sale, and participation in their version of the nationwide Dig Pink event. Dig Pink is a Breast Cancer Awareness event and fundraiser that both collegiate and high school teams participated in during the month of October. 
 

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Creating Scenery

For the past six years, fifth-grade students from Commack Road Elementary School in Islip have worked together with the High School Art Club to paint scenery for the high school musical. Joined by their art teachers, Melissa Trocchio-Cohen and Bethany Fisher, the students used their creativity to put finishing touches on locker rooms, bathrooms, and benches being used in this year’s production of Damn Yankees.

“This experience gives the fifth graders a taste of what they can become involved with when they come to the high school,” said Mrs. Trocchio-Cohen. Added Ms. Fisher, “The students are so proud of what they accomplish here. They bring their families to the musical and show off the pieces they helped create.”
 

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Author/Illustrator Night

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TICKETS FOR THE HS MUSICAL DAMN YANKEES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

TICKETS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL DAMN YANKEES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

Show dates are March 18 and 19th at 7:00pm , & March 20th  at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.

Please go to www.seatyourself.biz/isliphs to order!

Tickets are already going fast. Tickets are $5. Senior Citizens are $2.

HURRY! It is sure to be an amazing production.

2010-2011 School Calendar

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BUDGET 2010-2011

We have set up this special page to provide detailed information to our residents regarding the development of the 2010-2011 school budget. Check back here often for new budget drafts, budget news, legislative updates, and additional information.

Preliminary Budget Information Provided at the First Workshop
Budget Workshop Session 1 
Budget Workshop Session 2
Budget Workshop Session 3

Important Dates, Legislator Information, etc.
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Letter Writing Campaign

Unfunded NYS and Federal Mandates and Mandatory Reporting Requirements

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