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The West Islip High School Environmental Club recently welcomed representatives from Save the Great South Bay for an engaging and educational visit focused on protecting

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West Islip High School Environmental Club recently welcomed representatives from Save the Great South Bay. Club members presented a $670 donation to support the organization’s initiatives. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District

West Islip Teams Up For ‘Score For A Cure’ The West Islip High School girls basketball teams recently partnered with the Babylon High School girls basketball teams in support of the annual Section XI Coaches vs. Cancer “Score for a Cure” fundraising initiative. Both the West Islip junior

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