Islip Union Free School District

The District is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students on the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) exams, where their dedication and academic excellence earned an impressive 141 AP Scholar Awards. This year’s results reflect the hard work and commitment of students across the district, as well as the unwavering support and guidance of faculty and staff. The honors include: • 53 AP Scholars – students who earned scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. • 30 AP Scholars with Honor – students who averaged at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scored 3 or higher on four or more exams. • 34 AP Scholars with Distinction – students who averaged at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scored 3 or higher on five or more exams. • 16 AP Capstone Diplomas – awarded to students who earned scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as on four additional AP exams. • 8 AP Seminar and Research Certificates – earned by students who scored 3 or higher in both A

The Islip community came together at sunrise for the annual Islip Rising event to officially launch the fall sports season. Students, families, and staff gathered in a show of Buccaneer pride, celebrating tradition and unity as the new school year begins. The event marks the start of another exciting season for Islip athletics, with the Buccaneers ready to compete and represent their community. #GoBucs

Students across Islip Schools marked September 11 with moments of silence, classroom reflections, and tributes to first responders and victims. Lessons emphasized service, citizenship, and the importance of remembrance.

Of all the football players on Long Island, Newsday selected our Jake DeGennaro as one of the Top 100 players to start the 2025 season. Jake is a senior RB/DB who caught 33 passes for 515 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 103 yards and two scores last season. Good luck to Jake and the Buccaneers this season! #GoBucs

We’re excited to welcome families into our schools to connect with teachers and learn more about the year ahead. Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there and kick off a great school year together! Next up: CRES on Sept. 16, Islip MS on Sept. 17 and Islip HS on Sept. 18!