East Islip School Clubs

Academic Team

Ms. Rapiejko

The Academic Team is open to all students grades 9-12. If you like trivia and fast-paced competition, you can test your skills against other schools at Jeopardy-style Quiz Bowls!  A strong commitment to the Team and attendance at weekly practices is essential!  Join the Google Class for more information!

Every Wednesday after school in room 160.

A Cappella

Mr. M. Fernandez

The A Capella Club will meet to prepare for performances at the HS and MS Winter and Spring Concerts. Rehearsals may occur more frequently as it gets close to concert time.Acceptance into the club is by audition.  Auditions will occur in late September.

The following dates will meet from 6:30-8:00pm--10/15, 10/21, 10/28, 11/2, 11/18, 11/25---The following will meet 3:00-4:30pm-12/2, 12/9 (Pit Rehearsal)--11/4 will meet 4:oo-5:30pm

Art Club

Ms. Gibbons

The Art Club is a place for students who are interested in the Arts to experiment with various art materials and different techniques in a personalized, open and exploratory manner.  Students can hone in on their skills, develop their techniques, create bonds with the community through the Arts, and learn to collaborate through group projects.

Tuesdays --1:50 to 2:30--Room 104

Buddies Social Club

Ms. Uettwiller & Ms. Gallagher

The Buddies Social Club provides a safe, nurturing environment for students with special needs to develop connections and social skills with typically developing peers.  This club provides opportunities for positive peer relationships within EIHS after school both at meetings and at extra curricular activities planned by the students.

Dates & Times will vary based on events/locations

Chamber Orchestra

Ms. Ruggiero

The HS Chamber Orchestra Club  is an audtion based club open to all string players in grades 9-12.  Interesed musicians can join Google Classroom for audition information using Code: fuagdhj.

Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Chess Club

Mr. Apicella

The Chess Club plays chess against one another and has tournaments throughtout the year. 

9/16, 9/23, 9/30 (Mon)-10/8, 10/15 (Tues)-10/21, 10/28 (Mon)-11/12(Tues), 11/18, 11/25 (Mon), 12/3(Tues), 12/9, 12/16(Mon)-1/7(Tues), 1/13, 1/27(Mon)-2/4(Tues),2/10, 2/24(Mon)-3/4(Tues) Meetings in Rm.200 at 1:50pm

Class of 2025

D, Glaser & B Lopiccolo

Senior Class- The students will be working on Senior year activities such as the Senior Banquet, Prom, Senior trip, and other 12th grade events.

Class of 2026

Ms. Boucher & Ms. Seibert

Junior Class - The students are responsible for designing and implementing activities for the Class of 2025; including Homecoming, Junior Prom, Senior Prom, Senior Banquet and other activities.

Class of 2027

Ms. Simone & Ms. Gilmore

Sophmore Class- The students graduating in 2026 will work together to participate in school activities and fundraise to fund our class events, such as Junior and Senior Prom.

Class of 2028

Mr. Costa & Mr. Reineking

Freshman Class - Run by elected officers, students plan and carry out various activities throughout the year to make Freshman year an enjoyable, fun, and memorable year for all. This includes fundraisers and many exciting events for Freshmen to attend. 

Drama Club

Ms. Affelt

The Drama Club puts on one straight (non-musical) play per year.  Acceptance into the cast is by audition only; however, students may also participate in the club to help out behind-the-scenes.

After the show is cast, rehearsals occur Mon-Fri 2:00pm-3:30pm (or until 6:00pm for dress rehearsals) & Sat. 9:00am-2:00pm.  Meetings end once show closes. (early November)

Environmental Club

Ms. Dawson

The Environmental club is for students with a global mindset looking to make positive changes in their local environment.  Will be looking into citizen science projects of a means to help accomplish that goal

See Google Classroom for dates and times

E-Sports Club

Mr. Lackner

E-Sports Club is a place for gamers in all grades to get together to compete with peers in various school appropriate games.

Dates & Times will vary based on events/locations

French Club

Ms. L. Schweitzer

The French Club originated as a club to promote French Cultural Awareness but has since morphed into a club of international, national and local community service with a French flair.  We work on several fundraising projects throughout the year offering many opportunities to gain experience in leadership and delegation skills.  We host bake sales, musical events, movie nights and the famous Foreign Language week festival.  Despite our title, the French club is open to all students grades 9-12 studying any language.

Will meet every other Tuesday starting 10/22/24 in room 150 from 1:50 jto 2;20pn.  Dates and times for special events and fundraisers will be posted in Google classroom code no:4dy3kxm, 

Gender-Sexuality Alliance

Ms. Pignataro & Ms. Schwarz

 The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club is committed to creating a safe space for students to meet, take part in activities, an discuss topics related t the LGBTQ+ community. 

Club meets on Tuesdays (2x a month) from 1:50 - 2;30pm in room 219.

Interact Club

Ms. Rapiejko

The Interact Club is a Community Service organization open to all students in grades 9-12,  Our service activities are fun!  Sophomores can participate in a leadership weekend (RYLA) in the spring and graduating seniors are eligible for Rotary scholarships.  Join the Google Class for more information!

After school on Tuesdays twice a month in room 160

Key Club

 Mr. Falkman

The Key Club is a community service organization. By serving others, Key Club members learn to appreciate what they have and become caring leaders. The Key Club will reach out to the community and make a difference through meaningful service projects and fundraisers.

2:00 p.m. every other Wednesday

Kickline

M. Henderson and F. Henderson

Kickline is a place where students can grow and shine as dancers while working together as a team. The Kickline team performs their routines at Football games, Basketball games, and some competitions.

Leaders Club - Boys

Dr. Costa 

Leaders Club - Boys prides itself on the development of students through various fun and professional opportunities on and off-campus.  Opportunities include Buddies at RCK Elementary School and helping in various events on campus and for the East Islip Community. The club aims to have students develop integrity, self-asareness, courage, respect, empathy, and gratitude.

Meetings ae at Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School on Thursdays every other week from 6:00-7:00pm.  There will be meetings on Tuesdays when special events are being planned.

Leaders Club - Girls

Ms. Schwarz

The Girls Leaders Club prides itself on the development of students through various fun and professional opportunities on and off-campus.  Opportunities include Buddies at RCK Elementary School and helping in various events on campus and for the East Islip community.  The club aims to have students develop integrity, self-awareness, courage, respect, empathy, and gratitude.

Meetings ae at Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School on Thursdays every other week from 6:00-7:00pm.  There will be meetings on Tuesdays when special events are being planned.

Literary Magazine

Ms. Lopez

The Literaryt Magazine is a safe place for writers and those who love to read. We encourage students to create and share various forms of writing while others give constructive and supportive feedback. Members determine what activities we will work on to foster creativity both as individual writers and as a group. At the end of the year, we produce a publication including writing and visual art from students throughout the school.

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Math Honor Society

Ms. Seibert

The Math Honor Society's main goals are to inspire keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, promote charitable community service and promote the enjoyment of mathematics in high school students.

Room 212 @2:20--9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/9, 1/6, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 2/14, 3/24, 4/28, 6/2, 6/3

Math League

Ms. Seibert

Math League's mission is to build student interest and confidence in mathematics through solving worthwhile problems in math competitions run by the Suffolk County Mathematics Teacher Association (SCMTA)

Room 212 @1:50--9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/83, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/14.

Mock Trial Team

Ms. Lester

Mock Trial is a law club that prepares students to compete in Mock Trial tournaments.  Students learn about the US legal system and act as attorneys and witnesses in realistic courtroom trials in competitive rounds against other schools. Students are expected to get a black binder for materials and have suitable business clothing for trials.

Monday, Tuesdau amd Wedmesdayfrom 2:00 to 4:30pm and any additional times if needed.

National Art Honor Society 🎨

D. Figliozzi & H. Toomey

The National Art Honor Society is a group of students who have shown an outstanding ability in art and raise awareness of art education throughout the school and community through activities which may include promoting school spirit, beautification of school and community, exploration of the arts and art service projects.  Members are eligible for art scholarships, awards and grant programs.  Requirements for the National Art Honor Society include a minimum of a ‘B’ average in regular classes, ‘A’ average in Art Classes, attendance of monthly business meetings, completion of community service hours, and participation in group activities and/or fundraising throughout the year.  Members may remain active during times when there are no visual arts classes in their schedule as long as they fulfill the other requirements each year.

 Google Classroom Code: 3uskzhx                9/16 (informational mtg.), 10/21, 11/18, 12/9, 1/13/2025, 2/10, 3/10, 4/21, 5/12, 5/23 (logs due), Art and Jazz Festival is 5/29 (be there 5pm) Induction Ceremony 6/2 (be there 5pm)

National Honor Society

Mrs. Ingram

 The National Honor Society for East Islip was chartered in 1954 and continues to be an active and prestigious part of our school, providing recognition and leadership opportunity to members who will go on to count themselves among our nation’s finest college and community leaders. Our goals as a National Honor Society are to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire and ability to render service to our school and community, and to promote character and leadership in highly qualified young men and women.

NHS Information for potential Applicants

Thursdays--2:00 to 3:00--Room 207/209

Peer Leadership

Ms. Dawson &  M. Quigley

The Peer Leadership club members will be "breaking down walls and building bridges" within the student population.  This club is for students who are committed to affecting positive change within their school environment, creating and supporting healthy, safe, and welcoming schools. Students will make meaningful connections with their school community and working on outreach within our school as well as building positive relations with nearby schools.

 See Google Classroom for dates and times

Pep/Marching Band

C. Neske & J. Tucker

The Pep and Marching Band will perform at all four home football games as well as any additional playoff games in November.  The Band will also perform at two community parades each year. (St. Patrick's Day and Memorial Day) as well as other community engagements as needed throughout the year. 

Photography Club 📸

 Mrs. Toomey

The Photography Club is a place where students can explore Photography, learn about the camera, Photoshop, Lightroom, historical and contemporary photographs and how to improve their art form of photography.

Meetings are after school in room 110.  (1:50-2:20)  9/19, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, 1/9/2025, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/17, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/19, 6/5

Physical Fitness/Weight Training

Mr. Ciampi

The Physical Fitness/Weight Training Club purpose is to help students learn proper technique for various physical fitness and weight training activities as well as to learn new exercises...

Will meet in the Weight Room                   @1:55-3:00--Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting December 2nd until     March 5th.

Robotics

Mr. Connell

The Robotics Club is an extra-curricular club where students can learn and apply concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (also known as STEM).  Activities within the club will vary by experience level starting with the LEGO Mindstorm kits all the way up to learning how to fly drones as well as design competition robots using the VEX V5 Robotics materials.  Competition level teams will take their robot design(s) to tournaments to compete with robots from other schools.

The club will meet on Wednesdays in Room 136A (Robotics Room) from 9/18/24 to 4/30/24.  Meetings will start at 1:47 and end at 2:47.

SADD

Ms. Lopiccolo

The Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) Club is a club that is coordinated nationally.  The East Islip Chapter participates in national activities, like Grim Reaper and Red Ribbon Week, and also runs local programs like the HS Tolerance Week Program and the HS Fashion Show.

Google Classroom Code:ufzc4hs--Mtgs.-2pm in Rm. 233--9/12, 9/18, 9/16-9/20, 9/28, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23-1031, 11/13, 11/26, 11/27, 12/11, 12/19, 1/8/2025, 2/12, 2/13, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 3/28, 4/2, 4/9, 4/30, 5/14, 5824, 5/1-6/27, 6/3, 6/11-Twitter-eisaddclub, Instagram-eihssadd, Snapchat-eihssadd.

School Musical

Ms. Affelt, Ms. Bryan & Mr. Neske

The School Musical Club puts on one major musical production per year.  The first informational meeting will be held in mid-November, and auditions for the cast are typically held in December.  Rehearsals for the cast and pit orchestra are held during the months of January through March. 

School Musical - Stage Crew

Mr. Tucker

The School Musical Stage Crew designs, builds and paints the scenery for the annual Spring Musical. Meetings take place 3-5 days a week from January through March. The running crew for the Spring Musical will be trained and rehearsed at this time as well.

School Newspaper Club

Mr. Augello

The School Newspaper Club is for any student interested in writing, graphic design, photography, communications/media for the East Islip's student newspaper, The Broadcaster. Students will work to create and publish work that highlights their peers, their school, and their community. What began as a printed newspaper has grown into a multimedia platform!  Our work can be found at eibroadcaster.com.

Wednesdays--Room 227 @1:50

School Store

Ms. Uetwiller & Ms. Gallagher

The EIHS School Store Club provides support for students if EIHS with social and learning opportunities.  Students, parents, community members and staff utilize the store for the purpose of food, clothing and supplies as well as financial or clothing donations.  Students build and practice retail skills while working in the school store during and after the school day.

Daily Monday - Thursday 1:50 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

Science Honor Society

Ms. Dawson

The Science Honor Society is for students excelling in science and participating in science related service.  Projects that we participate in include but are not limited to; stewards of the native pond ecosystem, run several blood drives on campus, help the elementary schools with the science fair, bring science activities to the after school BOCES program. Must have completed three years of high school science and 20 hours of science related service prior to admission. See Ms. Dawson for details.

TSee Google Classroom for dates and times

Science Research/STEM

TBD

The Science Research/STEM Club is for students interested in science and STEM activities.  We will be performing experiments, engineering challenges and demonstrations with fun hands-on STEM activities.

TBD

Skills USA

Ms. Couch

The Skills USA Club is a club that offers students the opportunity to participate in a work-based learning atmosphere. Students will be able to provide the skills they are learning to the community by offering hair, makeup and nail services to other peers that participate in the school musical, fashion show, or other community events. Skills USA also offers eligible competitors to enter a local hair and makeup competition, that is funded through fundraising. This club offers great experience for students who are interested in building their resume while still in high school.

3rd Tuesday of the month.  9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17  Meetings in Room 120 from 1:50 to 2:50

Special Olympics

J. Susskind

The Special Olympics Club is specific to our CORE student athletes.  This is an opportunity for them to work on and compete in events such as the  javelin throw, softball throw, 50 meter dash and the 100 meter dash.  Our club culminates with our student athletes competing at the Special Olympics against other student athletes from Nassau and Suffolk County in these events.

STARS

Ms. Horal 

The STARS Club is a community service organization used to make our school and community a better place.  We will participate in service projects, fundraising efforts, and leadership activities.

                 3rd Tuesday of the month and as needed.  Room 274@2:00pm

Student Government

Ms. Lopiccolo

The Student Government Club is responsible for designing and implementing School Spirit ideas, coordinating peprally, Homecoming activities as well as assisting all classes to bring the school together.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Ms. Ruggiero

Tri-M Music Honor Society Club members are inducted in the spring & accepted based on overall GPA, music class GPA, teacher recommendation, and NYSSMA score.  The Tri-M assists the Music Department in their activities and performances.  There are many volunteer opportunities for members to mentor younger musicians and give back to the community.

Meetings will take place every other Tuesday 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Unified Sports

J. Susskind

TBD

TBD

Videovation

Mr. Lackner

Videovation Club is all about film and video production.  We work together to write, film, edit, and produce short films, and Podcasts.  We use our weekly meetings to discuss film,  plan and create films, and  do various creative exercises.  We are a club of film enthusiasts that are all about sharing ideas and collaborating to make those ideas come to life.  Our club is an opportunity for students to network as well as learn how to use equipment and editing software.                                                                                             

World Language Honor Society

Ms. Pinzon & Ms. Paules

The World Language Honor Society Club is open to all Juniors and exceptional Sophomores who qualify. To qualify, students must have an average of 95% or above, about two and a half years of either Spanish, French, Italian, and American Sign Language . They will tutor other students in their specific language for community service hours as well as help in fundraising events to raise money for scholarships at the end of the year. Members are also a big part in Foreign Language Week which is during the first week of March.

Meetings are in the H.S. Cafeteria from 1:50 to 2:30.  Meeting dates are 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18, 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, 6/4

Yearbook

Mr. Augello & Ms. Toomey

Yearbook Club - Students have the opportunity to take and edit photos, work hands-on with industry standard graphic design and digital publishing programs, and collaborate eith their peers to create a High School yearbook students can be proud to call their own.

Tuesdays@1:50