The Central Islip School District officially began its 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, September 1. Every school building welcomed students back with open arms after a restful summer vacation, with staff and students excited to begin another successful school year together.
Reed Middle School opened its doors to its newest class of seventh graders on Wednesday, August 26, for orientation.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon A. Dungee recently met with students in Mr. Joseph Cornell's Full Year Technology Class. Mr. Cornell's students briefed Dr. Dungee on each of the projects they completed this year. The hands-on projects encouraged research and teamwork, with end results culminating in student-created projects that enhance their school environment.
The Central Islip High School Class of 2026 conducted its annual tradition of the Senior Walkthrough on Monday morning.
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Reed Middle School students were able to learn about a myriad of topics during their Sheriff's Ambassador meeting on Tuesday morning.
Sergeant Richard Tedesco of the Suffolk County Sheriff's office gave a presentation on Social Media Awareness and discussed the impact of cyberbullying and how teens are navigating an ever-changing world of technology.
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![Reed 7th grader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787754056/centralislipk12nyus/ofiez9sf0mlvcmpcjrqi/Reed-7thOrientation-17copy.jpg","width":2200}])
![Dr. Dungee at Reed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780689895/centralislipk12nyus/ahmizzcjybj0cf9ibbbs/20260604_104854.jpg","width":2200}])
![Students at O'Neill Elementary School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780416042/centralislipk12nyus/kqul1qa30oqqjjripyku/CIHS-SeniorWalkthrough-208copy.jpg","width":2200}])
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