Islip Union Free School District

Wing Elementary School welcomed several members of the Islip community for its annual Community Reader Day, a special event designed to promote literacy and highlight the importance of reading through the school’s PARP (Pick a Reading Partner) initiative. Throughout the day, community members, including Islip administrators, Board of Education members, and other local leaders, visited classrooms to read books with students and share their enthusiasm for learning. The event created a meaningful opportunity for students to hear stories from the very people who help guide and support the school district.

Islip’s Wilorda Frenel helped make history as part of the Section XI Intersectional Relay team, which captured both the New York State Championship and the Federation Championship. Competing against the best athletes from across New York, the Section XI squad delivered a championship performance, showcasing incredible speed, teamwork, and determination on the state’s biggest stage. Frenel’s contribution helped power the relay to a memorable victory and another proud moment for Islip. Congrats to Wilorda and the relay team on an outstanding achievement!

The Islip Union Free School District continues its commitment to supporting the whole child through its growing partnership with Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood hunger. The initiative, locally known as Islip Handles Hunger, has quietly and powerfully supported students facing food insecurity.

Islip High School is proud to announce that senior Josh Alarcon has been awarded the prestigious QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship and will attend Yale University this fall. QuestBridge’s National College Match offers high-achieving students binding admission and a full four-year scholarship to one of its 55 partner institutions. Being selected as a Match Scholar means Josh will be able to pursue his academic passions without the financial burden that often accompanies higher education.

The Islip School District proudly recognized student achievement at its January Board of Education meeting during the annual Night of Champions, a celebration honoring excellence both on the field and in the classroom. This special evening highlighted students who have gone above and beyond, demonstrating dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.

For many high school students, the college search and admissions process is both exciting and overwhelming. Islip High School is committed to supporting students in grades nine through twelve throughout this important journey by providing early, meaningful exposure to a wide range of postsecondary opportunities. More than 65 Islip High School students and their chaperones participated in a three-day, two-night college awareness tour of the Mid-Atlantic region.