January

East Islip High School is proud to announce the 2025 AP Scholar awards from the College Board.

Fifth graders at John F. Kennedy Elementary School recently got an up-close look at oysters, mussels and clams thanks to a special visit from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s marine experts.

East Islip High School’s sophomore class recently visited the Museum of Natural History in New York City.

East Islip High School senior wrestler Rocco DeStefano notched his 150th career win in the finals of the Rocky Gilmore Classic.

EIHS students had the opportunity to plan ahead for academic and college success during “Your Future, Your Plan,” an informational evening hosted by the school’s counseling department on Jan. 7.

Students in teacher Heather Toomey’s Digital Imaging and Design classes at East Islip High School again worked together to create both color and black-and-white mandalas while learning the tools of Adobe Illustrator.

Ten terrific East Islip student-musicians were recently chosen to attend the Long Island String Festival Association’s annual ensemble festival alongside the other top orchestra students from Suffolk County.

In a pride-filled Board of Education meeting on Jan. 8, the East Islip School District honored the achievements of East Islip High School’s talented artists and athletes.

East Islip High School’s boys wrestling team sent their top four varsity wrestlers to compete at the Eastern States Classic last weekend.

The East Islip School District has appointed Richard Zwycewicz as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.

Fifth graders at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy and Ruth C. Kinney elementary schools and their families attended East Islip Middle School’s Music and World Language Night on Jan. 13, held in the middle school's auditorium.

The East Islip High School varsity kickline team and East Islip Middle School kickline team both competed at the Long Island Dance Team Association’s Jan. 10 event at Nassau Community College.

The Drama Club at Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School gave two bravura performances of “Annie Kids” on Jan. 14.

East Islip High School’s varsity boys track and field team delivered a strong performance at the recent Suffolk County Boys Frosh/Soph Championships.

East Islip High School’s cosmetology program and East Islip Middle School’s pond project were featured on Bob Vecchio’s Spotlight on LI Schools show.

Congratulations are in order for several exceptional members of East Islip High School’s varsity boys and girls bowling teams.

Students in Timber Point Elementary School’s physical education classes practiced and showcased a variety of skills last week during a Circus Arts unit, led by teacher Diane Wahrenburg.

Suffolk County Police Officer Justin Fernandez from the Community Relations Bureau visited East Islip second-grade classes at Timber Point on Jan. and Connetquot to teach students about safety.

Enjoy January 2026's terrific artwork selections for our Elementary Art Highlights, showcasing the Artists of the Month from Connetquot and RCK as well as Timber Point's Inspiration Spotlight.
 

East Islip High School’s varsity boys wrestling team – undefeated League IV champions during the regular season – finished second overall at the Suffolk County Dual Meet Championship Tournament.

East Islip’s Flaming Hot Legos robotics team of Acelyn Garcia, Avery Garcia and Sonali Kamath took first place in the FIRST Long Island Lego League qualifer tournament.

Second graders in Leslie Davis’ STEAM class at East Islip’s Connetquot Elementary School recently rolled into hands-on learning during a field trip to United Skates of America in Seaford.