East Islip Union Free School District, also referred to as East Islip School District, is a school district in Suffolk County, New York. The district includes East Islip, Great River, Islip Terrace, most of North Great River, and a part of Central Islip. All are communities in the Town of Islip. History. In 2009 the school district leadership chose not to have a moment of silence in regards to the September 11 attacks at elementary schools, prompting controversy. In 2023, Paul Manzo became the interim superintendent. In 2024 Dormitory Authority of the State of New York permitted this district to receive over $31,700,000 in bonds that are exempt from taxes.