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When is the First Day of School in West Islip?
A guide to help parents and students plan ahead for the coming school year.

It may seem like summer has just started – but already, stores are gearing up for back-to-school time. When’s it time to start planning for the start of school? Here’s a quick guide to help you along the way.
• West Islip School District
First Day of School for Students: Monday, Sept. 9
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Superintendent Conference Days: Tuesday, Sept. 3, Wed., Sept. 4
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Important High School Dates to Remember:
- Graduation: June 28
Important Middle School Dates to Remember:
- Beach Street Grade 6 Tour & Walk: Tues., Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m.
- Udall Road Grade 6 Orientation: Tues., Aug 27, 10 a.m.
Back To School Supply Lists
- Bayview Elementary
- Manetuck Elementary
- Oquenock Elementary
- Paul J. Bellew
- Beach Street MS
- Udall Road MS
Fall Holidays
- Labor Day: Sept. 2
- Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 5 – Sept. 6
- Columbus Day: Oct. 14
- Election Day/Conference Day: Nov. 5 (students only off)
- Veterans Day: Nov. 11
- Thanksgiving Recess: Nov. 27 – Nov. 29
Winter Holidays
- Holiday recess: Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Jan. 20
- Winter recess: Feb. 17 – Feb. 21
Spring Holidays
- Spring break: April 14 – April 21
- Memorial Day: May 26
Last Day of School: June 27
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