February

JFK's fun-filled Wingo night on Jan. 28 was enjoyed by many students, parents, staff members and community residents.

Talented East Islip High School student Erin Ackerman was recently named a finalist in this year’s Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Concerto and Vocal Competition.

Excited students at Connetquot Elementary School gathered in the school’s gym on Jan. 24 for a special “Fire and Ice” assembly presented by Professor Chris of the Long Island STEAM Group’s Mad Science program.

East Islip High School’s varsity girls basketball team celebrated Senior Day in style on Jan. 31 with their 10th win of the season.

Physical education classes at Timber Point Elementary School went to Canada for Parents as Reading Partners Week during the beginning of February.

East Islip High School’s girls varsity winter track and field team won their second consecutive Suffolk County championship on Feb. 2 with a terrific 75 points.

Enjoy February 2025's terrific artwork selections for our Elementary Art Highlights, showcasing the Artists of the Month from Connetquot, JFK and RCK as well as Timber Point's Inspiration Spotlight.

Second graders in Leslie Davis’ STEAM classes at Connetquot Elementary School recently designed and engineered structures to test their strength and stability.

East Islip High School’s boys and girls bowling teams have had a season to remember, capped by the capture of their respective Suffolk County titles on Feb. 8 at Bowlero in Sayville.

It was a night to recognize the dedication of both students and staff as the East Islip High School District held its Feb. 13 Board of Education meeting.

Two East Islip High School photography students – sophomores Kathryn Simonetti and Caylee Smith – were recently selected for the 26th annual Colors of Long Island student art exhibition at the Long Island Museum.

East Islip High School’s Lady Redmen – sophomore Makenna Corcoran, junior Leigha Gerondel and senior Elizabeth Rodriguez – competed in the first ever Suffolk County Girls Wrestling Championship, held on Feb. 10 at Comsewogue High School.

Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School recently kicked off its annual Parents as Reading Partners program with a bulletin board contest.

East Islip High School’s varsity wrestling team successfully competed in the Dr. L Robert “Doc” Fallot Memorial Suffolk County Division 1 Wrestling Championship, held Feb. 15-16 at Stony Brook University.

East Islip High School Class of 2001 alumnus and inspirational speaker Rohan Murphy paid a special visit to East Islip Middle School on Feb. 13, talking to students about the importance of perseverance and doing your best.

Happy students at Connetquot Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 25.

The young actors of East Islip Middle School rose to the challenge of presenting a successful school musical, wowing audiences with their production of “The Little Mermaid” at two shows on Feb. 7 and 8.