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The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

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Celebrity Influence on Young Voters
Meredith Alderdice October 31, 2024

In recent years, social media has undoubtedly shaped the way people view politics, with many vastly popular talents using their platforms to share their opinions. Many of the likes,...

Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness
Dannae Gonzalez Rubio October 16, 2024

Preparing for a hurricane is very important for you and your family. Hurricanes can bring life threatening storm surges, very powerful winds and flooding that can cause destruction...

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Central Islip High School Class of 1939
Senior Portraits!
Rapier Staff November 7, 2024

Hey Seniors!! Have you taken your Senior Portrait? If not, sign up today!  Why should you take your portrait? Your Instagram and TikTok will...

Homecoming Dance 2024
Homecoming Dance 2024
Rapier Staff October 2, 2024

The Homecoming dance will be held on  October 11, 2024 at 6pm in the CIHS Cafe. Tickets are $5 and will be on sale outside of the cafeteria...

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Best Self
Best Self
Chris Smith H May 6, 2024

I think for a large part of us, as we move often past the test of time, the tribulation of one’s soul, we find ourselves asking the lifelong question, “Who are we?”...

Meeting Miroslava
Meeting Miroslava
Rapier Staff March 27, 2024

The students of Central Islip High School have been given the unique opportunity to work with an award winning filmmaker to make a documentary that will highlight the ways...

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Pre-AP English Students Visit Molloy
Pre-AP English Students Visit Molloy
Quinn Philippe October 31, 2024

Long Island is the home to over 20 colleges and universities. This puts Central Islip students at an advantage because they can do multiple college...

Safe Halloween
Safe Halloween
Tyler Hodge October 31, 2024

Are you interested receiving community service hours? Well, here at Central Islip high School there are many opportunities for you to obtain...

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Future Cheerleaders
Future Cheerleaders
Rapier Staff October 7, 2024

The Central Islip Varsity Cheerleaders are offering a very special opportunity for the future cheerleaders in grades K-6 in our community!! The...

The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
Chloe Harris April 12, 2024

The championship took place just last Sunday against powerhouse South Carolina Gamecocks and Caitlin Clark’s squad, the Iowa Hawkeyes. The...

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Want a Job?
Want a Job?
James Espinal November 13, 2024

If you are a teenager in high school looking to get a job, you need to get New York State working papers. "How do I get that?" The forms...

College Savings
College Savings
Rapier Staff October 7, 2024

Saving for college is an important aspect of smart saving. Using some of the savings you have for college would be an amazing investment. It...

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