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West Islip's Beach Street Named School Of Distinction

Beach Street is the only school in New York State to receive the honor and one of 17 recognized across the United States, officials say.

A school in the West Islip Union Free School District is one of just 17 across the United States to win the award.
A school in the West Islip Union Free School District is one of just 17 across the United States to win the award. (Courtesy West Islip Union Free School District)

WEST ISLIP, NY — Beach Street Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District has been named an Association for Middle-Level Education School of Distinction, the school district announced Wednesday.

According to officials, Beach Street is the only school in New York State to receive this honor and one of just 17 middle schools recognized across the U.S.

This prestigious honor recognizes and celebrates schools that are actively implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle-grade schools, officials said.

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Schools of Distinction are honored for providing students with the resources to support their continuous improvement journeys.

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