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Hall of Fame Nominations Open

The Islip Hall of Fame Committee invites community members and alumni to submit nomination forms for consideration for inclusion in the 2025-2026 inductee class. The Committee considers submissions made for nominees in the following areas: Academic/Career; Athletic Achievement; Cultural/Performing Arts; Major Contribution to Islip Schools; or Special Honorary Achievement.

Full details and guidelines may be found on the nomination form (haga clic aquí para una versíon en español).

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Sherwood Writing Celebrations Showcase Student Growth

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At Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School, the Writing Workshop initiative provides a supportive and collaborative environment for writers to improve their skills by encouraging regular writing practice and providing individualized feedback. This “workshop model” emphasizes and focuses on the importance of the process of writing by incorporating peer review, meaningful communication, critical thinking and editing and revising skills.

“This approach aligns with our growth mindset philosophy and provides students with opportunities to learn from one another, share their writing, and gain confidence in their growing writing ability,” Principal Briana James said.

Last November, Sherwood’s writers showcased all that they learned during Writing Workshop by participating in the first schoolwide writing celebration of the 2024-2025 year. Invitees to the celebration included second-grade parents, district administrators and Board of Education trustees. To keep the tradition alive, the celebration was kicked off with student representatives from each grade sharing what they learned as writers with the entire student body via livestream, which they also shared when presenting at the district’s October Board of Education meeting.

On Jan. 23, Sherwood celebrated again, with parents of third graders invited to join the festivities.

“At this time, we have completed one fiction and one nonfiction unit,” James said. “We can’t wait to dive into our next writing pieces and look forward to another celebration in April.”

Date Added: 2/3/2025

Public Hearing & Board of Education Meeting - February 10, 2025

The Islip Board of Education will hold a public hearing and regular business meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, starting a 5:00  p.m. in the Islip High School. It is anticipated that after opening the meeting, the Board will convene into executive session.

The public business portion of the meeting will open with a public hearing on proposed action concerning exemption from real property tax for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the HS auditorium. The regular business meeting will follow the public hearing and will include recognition of a newly tenured teacher and recent retirees. Paper copies of the agenda in English, Spanish, Pashto, and Urdu will be available at the check-in table in the lobby. In-person attendees also have the option to borrow a device that will translate the proceedings into multiple languages in real-time.

The public session will also be live streamed via the Board's YouTube channel. Any questions or comments for the Board from those planning to watch the live stream may be emailed to DistrictClerk@islipufsd.org prior to the meeting's start time. A digital version of the agenda will be available to the public at least 48 hours before the meeting through BoardDocs on the District website. We hope to see you there!

 

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Islip’s Nash and Smith Named All-State Football Players

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Two seniors from Islip High School’s varsity football team – quarterback Brady Nash and offensive back Dylan Smith – were recently named to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s 2024 All-State 3rd team offense.

Islip had a memorable 2024 season, finishing 6-2 and earning the third seed in the playoffs. Led by Nash and Smith, the Bucs defeated the sixth-seeded Hauppauge Eagles in the Conference III quarterfinal before their season ended in the semifinals against Half Hollow Hills West.

Nash’s senior year highlights included 33 touchdowns, 3,259 total yards, 2,362 passing yards, 897 rushing yards and a 65% completion rate. For Long Island football players, he finished third overall for passing yards, second for total yards and second for touchdowns.

Smith notched 255 rushing yards during the 2024 season, tallying 69 receptions for 1,047 total yards.

Date Added: 1/30/2025

Wing Kindergartners Present a Magical “Musical Candy Store”

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A magical “Musical Candy Store” came to Islip’s Wing Elementary School on Jan. 16, bringing joy to students and visiting family members. Led by music teacher Shannon Fogarty, Wing’s kindergartners presented a pleasing program of candy-themed songs including “The Candy Man,” “I Want Candy,” “Lollipop,” “If All the Raindrops” and “This Candy Has Words.”

“Our students enthusiastically performed a show all about candy and sweets,” Fogarty said. “They wowed the audience with a colorful scarf routine, sang famous songs and even held candy hearts with words on them. We are so proud of all the hard work they put into this performance.”

Date Added: 1/30/2025