Max Kjeldsen, a member of Islip Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society, recently worked with his mother to initiate a remarkable month-long campaign to help animals in need, bringing together Islip Middle School students and staff in a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion.

Throughout the month of March, IMS students and staff generously donated various items, from pet food and toys to blankets and supplies, to support this cause. Donation boxes were then delivered to Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption in East Patchogue. Kjeldsen is a dedicated student volunteer at the organization, which provides shelter, care and love to animals in need.

“The outpouring of support has been truly remarkable,” NJHS adviser Valerie Gallagher said. “Thanks to the efforts of Max and his fellow NJHS members, numerous boxes have been filled with donations, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the lives of our four-legged friends. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Max, his mom and all the IMS students and staff who contributed to this campaign. Their kindness and generosity have made a difference in the lives of animals who deserve a second chance.”

Date Added: 4/26/2024

Continuing a fundamental annual event in Islip’s secondary schools, World Language Immersion Day took place at Islip Middle School on March 15. Juniors and seniors in Islip High School’s World Language Honor Society modeled usage, comprehensibility and proficiency of Italian and Spanish through various student-created activities for seventh-grade Islip Middle School language learners.

“Immersion Day is always a fun opportunity to encourage and engage students while promoting global citizenship through immersive collaboration,” World Language Honor Society adviser Megan Schierhorst said.

Date Added: 4/1/2024

News12 morning meteorologist Rich Hoffman recently visited sixth grade science students at Islip Middle School to discuss all things weather for Long Island.

“We were lucky to have Mr. Hoffman join us, as we recently began a unit on weather,” teacher Laura Rondinella said. “Our students were attentive and engaged during the whole presentation and were even given a shout-out by Mr. Hoffman the next morning.”

“Any time we can have an expert bring to life the subjects we teach every day, we introduce another potential path for a lifelong career,” Principal Dr. Timothy Martin said.

Date Added: 3/26/2024

Three Islip Middle School eighth graders – Liam Becker, Landon Musumeci and Laytin Veith – proved to be key components of the East Islip Chiefs freshman ice hockey team. In an electrifying semifinal game against Smithtown-Hauppauge on March 13, East Islip came back from a 2-4 deficit to score four unanswered goals to secure the victory. Veith scored the game-winning goal with an assist from Becker, while Musumeci continued to be a major contributor as one of the team’s leading goal scorers. The Chiefs then moved on to the championship round against the Sachem Warriors, losing 8-4 and 6-5 in two hard-fought games on March 15 and 16 at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

Date Added: 3/21/2024

On Feb. 8, Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez, accompanied by two U.S. Army reservists from the Fort Totten base, visited Ted Dieumegard’s classroom at Commack Road Elementary School to talk to fourth graders, and the Islip Middle School library to speak with students from Erin Anderson’s English language arts classes, as well as CARE and Keep Islip Clean club members. The purpose of the visit was twofold. Legislator Gonzalez and the reservists explained how important it is to recognize veterans’ sacrifice and commitment to duty. In turn, the students showed their appreciation with a presentation of handmade Valentine’s cards - and from the middle school, hand-sewn plush hearts embellished with American flags – destined for delivery to overseas service members.

“We feel certain that the students came away with a better understanding of what sacrifice and duty truly entail after this visit,” middle school librarian Kathy Ryder said.

Date Added: 3/5/2024