On April 25, the West Islip National Science Honor Society hosted a community astronomy night. Families gathered under the stars, which featured a planetarium show and interactive activity tables before and after the presentation. The event was spearheaded by National Science Honor Society Community Service Chair Emily Podolska and advisor Ms. Scrivani. Student volunteers from the National Science Honor Society led hands-on stations that helped spark curiosity and excitement about space and science for learners of all ages.

Date Added: 5/2/2025

Earlier this month, community members visited Manetuck Elementary School to connect with students and share information about their careers and resources.

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Date Added: 4/23/2025

In celebration of Earth Day, third graders at Oquenock Elementary School recently showed off their green thumbs and gardening skills by planting seeds in the school’s greenhouse. They grew cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, sunflowers, jalapenos and corn. Once their seeds sprouted, the students were able to choose a few potted plants to take and plant at home.

Date Added: 4/23/2025

Oquenock Elementary School recently celebrated National Foreign Language Week and its diverse school community. Cultural decorations were displayed throughout the school featuring images of children from around the world, words in multiple languages and flags from various countries. 

English language learners took center stage with morning announcements, proudly introducing themselves, sharing their countries of origin and offering cultural facts or uplifting affirmations in their native languages. During a designated day, all faculty, staff and students wore a shirt related to their cultural background. This not only highlighted the richness of the school’s cultural diversity but fostered a sense of belonging and pride.

Students also participated in a special cultural project by exploring their identities through artwork and descriptive writing. After reading “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz, they created self-portraits that helped them explore and celebrate their uniqueness. The project was designed to engage students in meaningful learning that integrated self-reflection of what makes each of us special. 

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Date Added: 4/8/2025

Students at Bayview Elementary School sharpened their math skills in March while also raising money for a good cause. Bayview students participated in St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon, a program for grades K-8 that teaches the importance of math skills while benefiting St. Jude’s Research Hospital. To participate, students collected pledges from family and friends as they solved different problems in their grade-appropriate worksheets. In total, they raised $10,450 for St. Jude’s.

Date Added: 4/25/2025