West Babylon Junior High School has an ongoing collaboration with the West Babylon Public Library to display K-12 artwork throughout the school year in the children’s section of the library. 

The current exhibit features sixth and eighth grade artwork on display in July and August. Ms. Alfano’s eighth grade classes created flower portraits using colored pencils. Students applied their understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary colors, along with tints and shades. Students were limited by the use of only primary colors along with black and white to develop their work, pushing their understanding of color theory. 

The sixth grade students created animal zentangles using micron pen and watercolor pencils. Students chose an animal that represented them and used a variety of techniques using micron pens and watercolor to create unique pieces with a likeness of their animal. Students learned about mindfulness through zentangle techniques. 

Click here to view the West Babylon Public Library Showcases Work of JHS Student-Artists slideshow.

Date Added: 8/26/2025

West Babylon School District hosted its summer programs at South Bay Elementary School this summer. The programs included lessons in English language arts, mathematics and social-emotional learning. Students in the district’s life skills program had the opportunity to take field trips and visit with different community organizations. As part of Camp Invention, students participated in different STEM-based learning opportunities, incorporating collaboration and creativity. West Babylon students are staying active learners this summer and are ready for the start of school in September. 

Click here to view the West Babylon Elementary Students Stay Engaged Over Summer slideshow.

Date Added: 7/22/2025

The West Babylon School District is pleased to announce a new lease agreement with Western Suffolk BOCES, through which the entire Forest Avenue Elementary School building will be leased for educational use. Under the agreement, Western Suffolk BOCES will retain the Forest Avenue name and operate the building as an elementary school serving children with special education needs, beginning in September 2025.

While the building itself will be fully leased to Western Suffolk BOCES, the West Babylon School District will continue to have access to the athletic fields for student and community use during afterschool hours.

“This agreement reflects the district’s continued commitment to responsible stewardship of community resources,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly. “We’re proud that the Forest Avenue School building will continue to serve children and support educational excellence, especially for students who benefit from specialized programs.”

This collaboration underscores both organizations’ shared goal of supporting all learners in environments tailored to their development.

Ms. Murray’s fifth grade library intervention students at Tooker Avenue Elementary School recently created a mini town out of paper. The Tiny Town activity incorporated area, perimeter and architectural design. The students each created their own homes and decorated them with furnishings. One resident of Tiny Town, Flat Stanley, went missing. Posters were created and displayed in hopes of his return. He was never found but a new Flat Stanley was created to enjoy the Tiny Town neighborhood. Tooker Avenue library classes stopped by to see Tiny Town.  

Click here to view the Welcome to Tooker’s Tiny Town 2025 slideshow.

Date Added: 7/7/2025