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Islip girls soccer head coach Mike Reilly reached an impressive career milestone this week, earning his 300th victory as the Buccaneers defeated East Hampton High School, 6-0. The milestone represents years of dedication to the Islip girls soccer program and the hundreds of student-athletes Reilly has coached throughout his career. While 300 victories are a significant measure of sustained success, Reilly’s impact on the program extends well beyond wins and losses. Through the years, he has helped develop generations of student-athletes while building a program centered on teamwork, commitment and pride in representing Islip.

Eight members of Islip’s boys cross-country team braved pouring rain on Sunday, September 27, to participate in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City, raising more than $2,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Joined by Coach Rosado and supported by Coach Wilson and several parents, the student-athletes traveled from Brooklyn to Manhattan in an event honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This year’s participation held special meaning as the nation marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks. "I felt it was important to do this on the 25th anniversary of 9/11," said Coach Rosado. "These athletes of ours weren’t even born yet when all of this happened. The event's motto is “Run, Walk, Remember.” We should never forget the events of that tragic day in our Nation’s history. It was an awesome event, and it was very moving to see all the police and firefighters lined up to greet us as we emerged from the tunnel. There were literally thousands of them.

Wing Elementary students turned the school grounds into a colorful celebration of kindness during its annual Pinwheels for Peace project, recognizing the International Day of Peace and the culmination of the district’s Start With Hello Week. UPK, kindergarten and first-grade students created pinwheels featuring messages, patterns and colors inspired by friendship, respect and empathy. Together, their creations formed a display symbolizing peace and unity. As students imagined “whirled” peace, the activity reinforced Start With Hello Week’s focus on noticing others, making new connections and building an inclusive school community.

Congratulations to this year’s Islip Hall of Fame inductees: Ahmetra Davies, Jeannette Feminella and Kenny Kane! The Islip Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose dedication, service and lasting impact have helped shape our school community. We are proud to celebrate this year’s honorees and the meaningful contributions they have made to generations of Islip students and families. Please join us in congratulating our newest Hall of Fame members on this well-deserved honor!

Sherwood Elementary School came together for a meaningful schoolwide ceremony to honor Patriot Day and remember September 11, 2001. The gathering emphasized the enduring importance of remembrance, unity and kindness. Through this moving tribute, the Sherwood Elementary School community honored the past while encouraging students to carry a message of hope, kindness and compassion into the future. “Our efforts to educate our students will ensure that the motto ‘Never Forget’ is carried into the next generation, and that they will hopefully learn to lead with kindness,” Interim Principal Mrs. Kerry Vann said.

Stay connected, Islip! From classroom discoveries and student achievements to school events and district updates, there’s so much to celebrate across Islip Public Schools! Follow our official social media pages to see the people and moments that make our school community special. Invite fellow Islip families to follow along and help us share our Buccaneer pride! #IslipPublicSchools #GoBucs #IslipPride