Good Morning. 

Today is Thursday October 15, 2026. It is a GOLD day.

 

Attention all National Honor Society eligible students who met with Mr. Sliwowski last month: This is a reminder that ALL application materials are due tomorrow, Friday, October 16th. This is a firm deadline, and no late submissions will be accepted. Please make sure all required materials are submitted on time.

 

Get ready for the WIHS PTSA Lion Hunt!

Each quarter, the PTSA will hide 10 small lions throughout the school building. If you find one, bring it to the Main Office to claim a Dunkin Donuts gift card prize! Keep your eyes open, have fun, and happy hunting!

Thank you to our PTSA for organizing this fun activity for our students!

 

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know that people with dyslexia often have above-average intelligence, with 35% having an IQ above 120?

 

 

Attention Eligible 11th & 12th Grade Students interested in applying to the

National English Honor Society:

Applications are Available in Room 295,

And are Due Thursday, November 5th. 

Be sure to follow all Directions.

Answer BOTH Writing Prompts & Obtain your Teacher Letter of Recommendation                      to be considered.  Please See Mrs. Krollage with Any Questions.

 

 

The West Islip High School Life Skills Class is looking for volunteers to help out at our annual Halloween Dance on Friday, October 23rd from 6pm-8pm in the Senior Bistro.  If you are interested in community service hours, developing your leadership skills, making lifelong friends, and just having fun...this is an opportunity for you!

Permission slips are outside Room 191 and must be returned by Friday, October 16th.  Please see Mrs. Fernandez, if you have any questions. 

 

 

The West Islip High School Math Honor Society will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday October 19th directly after school in the Senior Bistro.   Requirements for membership and to maintain membership will be discussed.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Newman or Mrs. Davis.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

The first NY State Business and Marketing Honor Society meeting will be held right after school on Thursday, October 29th in room 106. All current and new members MUST attend. Join classroom code zqub7snx for important reminders.

See Mrs. Linderman or Mr. Wallace for any questions. 

 

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Day on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th, we would like to collect a $5 donation from all staff members, district wide, teaching and non-teaching, for the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island, Inc. Those staff members who donate five dollars will receive a “The Best Protection is Early Detection” Pen in memory of those who have suffered with breast cancer.  Please see Nicole Perperis to make your donation, and as an additional sign of their commitment to help eradicate breast cancer, those personnel who donate are encouraged to wear jeans on Friday!

 

Attention IB and AP Students

This is a reminder that the initial payment deadline for May 2027 AP and IB exams is next Tuesday, October 20th.

To take an exam, you must pay in full or submit a deposit for at least one exam by October 20th using MySchoolBucks on the district website. If you are taking both AP and IB exams, a deposit is required for both programs.

Please ensure payments are made on time so your exams can be ordered. If you or your parents have any questions, please visit the main office or contact Mr. Gilmartin. Thank you, and have a great afternoon!

 

Attention Junior Varsity 9th Grade Mathletes.  Our next meeting is on Monday October 19th in room 103 at 2:15 pm. 

Bring a calculator with you to the meeting.  Current and New Members are always welcome. 

Mr. Michel looks forward to seeing you soon. 

 

Attention, returning Brainstormers! 

Think you have what it takes to outsmart the competition? It’s time to get our trivia season rolling! Our first meeting will be Monday, October 19th, at 3:00 PM in the library. We’ll work out our practice schedule for the season and get ready to take on other schools!

Come ready to think fast, buzz in, and show what you know! 

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Matthews through email or Parent Square!

 

The Freshman and Senior classes will be holding a joint meeting today right afterschool in the library!  Please make every effort to attend.  See Mr. Di Puma or Ms. Martin for more detail.