East Islip High School Yearbook Earns National Recognition

The school's 2025 yearbook was selected for Varsity Yearbook's prestigious national Portfolio.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:58pm

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East Islip High School's 2025 yearbook has been chosen for inclusion in Volume 31 of Varsity Yearbook's national Portfolio, a showcase highlighting the top yearbook publications across North America. The honor places East Islip among just 686 schools featured in this year's edition, underscoring the creativity and journalistic excellence of the student staff.

Why it matters

Being selected for the Varsity Yearbook Portfolio is a significant achievement that showcases the hard work, talent, and dedication of the East Islip High School yearbook staff. It also brings positive attention and recognition to the school and community.

The details

The East Islip yearbook was chosen from more than 1,000 submissions nationwide. The Portfolio represents a collection of standout yearbooks printed by Varsity Yearbook, celebrating the exceptional writing, visual presentation, comprehensive coverage, and photography demonstrated by student staff members and their advisers.

  • East Islip High School's 2025 yearbook was selected for the Varsity Yearbook Portfolio.

The players

East Islip High School

A public high school located in East Islip, New York.

Varsity Yearbook

A company that produces yearbooks for schools across North America and curates the prestigious Portfolio showcasing the top yearbook publications.

Michael Augello

A teacher at East Islip High School who guided the yearbook staff.

Heather Toomey

A teacher at East Islip High School who guided the yearbook staff.

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What they’re saying

“Being selected for the Varsity Yearbook Portfolio is a tremendous honor that reflects the hard work and dedication of our yearbook staff.”

— Michael Augello, Yearbook Adviser

What’s next

The East Islip High School yearbook staff will be recognized at an upcoming awards ceremony hosted by Varsity Yearbook.

The takeaway

The national recognition of East Islip High School's yearbook demonstrates the school's commitment to excellence in student journalism and the ability of its students to produce a publication that stands out among the best in North America.