ISLAND TREES HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin
Friday, September 19, 2025 "B" Day
Today's Clubs and Meetings
The 2 winners of the library's count the chocolate contest were spot on! Rasneet Kaur & Brian Ponzini both guessed 47!
Please come to the library to get your prizes! Shout out to Ms. O'Neill for being the teacher to guess the closest!
Attention Brave members that are interested in holding an executive board position. There will be an interest meeting today in room 114. We hope to see you there!
Attention Seniors: The 2026 Island Trees Yearbook is on sale NOW at a discounted price.
See hallway flyers and QR code for details. OR See Mr. Paletta with any questions.
Upcoming Announcements and Meetings
The Joe Masi Memorial Fundraiser will be held THURSDAY, October 16th at 6 pm on the high school track. We will “Light the Night” in memory of Joe by walking one mile around the track. Joe Masi was a 2007 Island Trees Graduate who tragically passed away when he was hit by a car riding his bike. We will walk the track in honor of Joe in a light the night event to raise money for scholarships for two graduating seniors.
The SADD club will be having their first meeting on Monday 9/22 in room 217. New members are always welcome.
ITHS first Coding Club meeting will be Monday, 9/22. All are welcome. No coding experience required. We will discuss officers, field trips and scholarships. See Mrs. Federico with any questions.
Culture Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 25th right after school in the Little Theater! We will be holding elections for executive board positions. Please visit culture club's google classroom for more details or reach out to Ms. Means or Ms. Jaffer.
Attention all World Language Honor Society members. There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, 9/25 after-school in room 208. We will be discussing officer elections and expectations for this year. Please see Mrs. Klein or Ms. Martinez with any questions.
Attention All Seniors: The Island Trees Class of 2026 Panoramic Photo will be taken on Thursday, September 25th at 8:15am in the gym. Order envelopes will be distributed in Homeroom today. Please be sure to take an order envelope home with you. See Mr. Paletta in Room 203 for details
The Spanish Club will be creating a garden of Spanish speaking country flags. Please stop by the library or Rm 210 to pick up your flag flower to represent your country or the country of a friend. We will be finalizing our Blooming heritage Wall in the lobby staircase next Friday.
"Interested in joining the National ART Honor Society? Please join us on Wednesday, October 1st afterschool in the art room for an informational meeting on how to register. All are welcome! 🙂. If you have any questions, please see Ms Weber."
Sports Announcements and Highlights
Last night, the JV girls volleyball team defeated Valley Stream North 2–1 in their annual Hits for Hags game. This special game is played in memory of Dan Haggerty, who showed incredible strength and courage in his battle with leukemia. The Bulldogs fought hard against the Spartans, coming back to take the final set 25–23 after being down 20-23. Freshmen Brooke Cavataio and Lea Strothers had outstanding performances on both offense and defense. Sophomores Amanda Tejada, Amber Abilhomme, and Ella Trivitt combined for 12 digs, 7 kills, and 5 aces. Sophomore Julianna Gabriel led the team to their victory with 7 aces and 6 kills. Congratulations to the team on a great win in honor of Dan Haggerty!
School Procedures
Students with Chromebook issues can visit the technology office located in the back of the library. Please remember that cell phone use is prohibited during the school day. To report any type of absence, lateness or to request an early dismissal, call the Attendance Office directly at 516-520-2142.
Important Links
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