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Spotlight on Students: Introducing Emily Uribe!
Spotlight on Students: Introducing Emily Uribe!
Rapier Staff February 14, 2025

You may have seen a classmate walking through the hall with a beautiful bouquet of satin flowers. Chances are, they were made by one of our very own Central Islip High School students!...

Using AI to Make New Year’s Resolutions: A High-Tech Twist on Tradition
Using AI to Make New Year’s Resolutions: A High-Tech Twist on Tradition
Rapier Staff January 7, 2025

Every January, people around the world set New Year’s resolutions, hoping to improve their lives in some way. Whether it’s getting fit, learning a new skill, or saving more...

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Valentine's Day Photo Booth
Valentine’s Day Photo Booth
Rapier Staff February 4, 2025

Help raise money for the Senior Class by visiting the Valentine's Day Photo Booth during lunch periods on February 14th.  Seniors are free--...

FAFSA Completion Night
FAFSA Completion Night
Rapier Staff January 7, 2025

There is a great opportunity available for college-bound students! On Tuesday, January 7, from 6-8pm in the High School library, work with Financial...

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Art and War
Art and War
Addisyn Fernandez January 17, 2025

If there were a war, conflict, or any sort of violence happening in your area, would you hide and stay safe, or would you continue to live your life without constant fear?...

YALSA's Best Young Adult Fiction of 2024
YALSA’s Best Young Adult Fiction of 2024
Rapier Staff January 7, 2025

You are likely familiar with the Central Islip Public Library and all of the wonderful librarians that work there, but did you know that there...

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Mr. Gullo and Mr. Turk after their turns in the bullseye!
Yearbook Fundraiser
Alexandra Veliz January 31, 2025

On January 10, 2025 our Yearbook Club sponsored the annual whipped cream pie throwing contest that took place after school as a fundraiser to...

Which English Teacher Are You?
Which English Teacher Are You?
Rapier Staff January 7, 2025

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Gratitude Journals
Gratitude Journals
Afanyi Arthur and Emely Bonilla February 7, 2025

A gratitude journal is a special way of writing where people reflect on and document the good things that happen in their lives. This simple...

Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast Ideas
Alexandra Veliz February 3, 2025

According to the study, "Barriers, benefits and behaviors related to breakfast consumption among rural adolescents," by Mary O Hearst, Amy Shanafelt,...

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They're Hiring!
They’re Hiring!
James Espinal December 12, 2024

Students looking for jobs are in luck! There is an Aldi opening this week near Target, on Carlton Avenue. They start hiring at the age of 18,...

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...

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