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2508 Union Blvd.
Islip, NY 11751

School Hours: 7:19 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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All Offices: 631-650-8300

Main Office: 631-650-8301

Fax: 631-650-8308

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Assistant Principal (Grade 12): 631-650-8315

Assistant Principal (Grades 10 & 11): 631-650-8330

Assistant Principal (Grade 9): 631-650-8320

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photograph of the Islip High School Leadership team (L to R C. Rizzuto, M. Stern, L. Gonzalez, L.. Ward). All four are wearing purple "Buccaneer University Leadership" T-shirts

Pictured (left to right): Mr. Charlie Rizzuto, Ms. Meghan Stern, Dr. Lara Gonzalez, Ms. Lisa Ward
Islip High School Leadership Team

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A Message from the Principal:

Dear Islip High School Students and Families,

On behalf of the Islip High School (IHS) leadership team, we are excited to partner with you throughout the 2024-2025 school year to provide the best possible educational experience for all students. We encourage students to take a course load that provides adequate academic challenge to allow them to learn and grow. We will continue to promote a growth mindset approach to teaching and learning, consistent with our District vision.

At Islip High School, we offer a wide array of elective courses so students may explore their interests. Additionally, we will continue to foster in our students the scholarly skills they need to be successful in high school and beyond. Our goal is to create a school culture in which students feel safe, supported, and comfortable advocating for themselves. We expect students to avail themselves of extra help when they need it and to get involved in co-curricular and community service activities throughout their years at IHS.

We hope you will join us for our Meet the Teacher Night, our Parent University nights, and more! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or a member of my staff if you have any questions.

Sincerely yours,

Lara Gonzalez, Ed.D.
Principal

Izzy Field Named to Newsday's All-Long Island Gymnastics Team

Congratulations to Islip High School's Izzy Field for being named to Newsday's All-Long Island gymnastics team for the third year in a row! Click here to read the Newsday story.

Meet Islip’s 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Islip High School’s Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian are John Oggeri and Ryder Miranda, respectively. The two students’ achievements were announced in a March 26 ceremony attended by their proud families as well as school and district administrators.

Oggeri, an AP Scholar with Distinction graduating with an AP Capstone Diploma, has earned SCMEA Division II Orchestra honors as a musician. He was chosen to attend the summer 2024 American Legion Boys’ State program as a primary delegate. Miranda recently earned AP Scholar with Distinction designation. Both seniors were named named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

“It’s really exciting being valedictorian, but something that definitely came as a bit of a surprise,” Oggeri said. “It was always really close between me and Ryder. We’d always have little friendly competitions. So this is for the both of us, really.”

Oggeri will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall. He plans to major in biochemistry with the eventual goal of a career in medicine.

“I feel like I’ve done a lot of hard work to get to this point,” Miranda said. “Honestly, looking back on high school, I always wish I could have done better. Still, being salutatorian is such a great accomplishment.”

Miranda has not decided on a college yet, but plans to major in computer engineering.

“It is my great honor to officially congratulate you on this impressive achievement,” Principal Dr. Lara Gonzalez said. “You represent the best of the best. You have served as examples to siblings, younger students and classmates, and you will leave an impressive legacy at our high school. Your names and the lessons that you leave behind will forever be there. You make us incredibly proud.”

Date Added: 4/9/2025

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IHS and SES Students Work Together to Bring Monster Dolls to Life

Islip High School and Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School students recently collaborated on a horror-themed but heartwarming project. Sherwood students in Audrey Cella’s class created unique monster dolls with guidance and instruction from art teacher Melissa Trocchio-Cohen. The prototypes were then passed on to family and consumer science teacher Ali Catalano at the high school, whose students brought the dolls to life by measuring, cutting, stuffing and sewing each and every part of the dolls.

With the support of Fine and Performing Arts Director Michael Hershkowitz and K-12 Administrator for English Language Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Cosmetology Barbara Wagner, high school students then visited Sherwood to deliver the stuffed dolls, speak about the process and answer questions that the younger students had prepared in anticipation of their arrival.

“Sherwood looks forward to having Ms. Catalano and her students again next year,” Principal Briana James said.

Date Added: 4/9/2025

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Solving a Musical Murder Mystery with Islip’s Theater Students

Islip High School’s actors and audiences alike worked to solve a detective puzzle during this year’s musical production of “Clue: The Musical,” performed on March 20-22.

“Clue: The Musical” is based on the classic Parker Brothers murder mystery board game, which was made into a classic 1985 comedy film and subsequent stage play. In the game, players must solve a murder in a mansion, exploring who committed it, what weapon was used and where the crime took place through a process of elimination. The theatrical experience adapts this concept to allow the audience to play along, providing a unique outcome in each performance.

Robb Le Vien served as director and producer, with Gregory Franz as vocal director, Joelle Parent as choreographer and Zach Butterfield as conductor. The sterling cast included Connor Clifford as Mr. Boddy, Anna Lettieri as The Detective, Thomas Neri as Colonel Mustard, Isabella Feldman as Ms. Green, Juliana Sclafani as Mrs. Peacock, Ryan Brown as Professor Plum, Addison DeFalco as Miss Scarlet, Emerson Concannon as Mrs. White, Parker Jackson as The Candlestick, Selin Canbaz as The Knife, Alexandra Noles as The Lead Pipe, Colin Sidlo as The Revolver, AviJoy Dizon as The Rope and Emily Flora as The Wrench.

“It has been a highlight of this school year to work with such committed and talented students,” Le Vien said. “Bringing the classic board game to life would not have been possible without the dedication of the stage crew, pit and cast. Their efforts and time commitment far exceeded what I expected at the high school level, and I am so proud of them all.”

Date Added: 4/9/2025

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High Schoolers Collect 160 Pairs for Teens for Jeans Initiative

Islip High School students in teacher Renee Clock’s Business Leadership and Commerce Club recently participated for the 13th consecutive year in the Town of Islip’s annual Teens for Jeans donation program, an initiative dedicated to providing clothing for those in need. In recent years, the Teens for Jeans drive has faced challenges due to the rising popularity of sweatpants, but the club’s dedication ensured a successful collection effort this year, donating 160 pairs of denim jeans to a local shelter.

Date Added: 4/9/2025