St. Mary School 16 Harrison Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730

"First, I would caution anyone looking at school reviews to question the authenticity of the reviews. Does the person reviewing have a legitimate profile? Do they live in the area? Do their children even attend the school? Blanket statements without any detail should be a telltale sign that the review is fake. Spelling and grammar should count too! Do you want to rely on the opinion of a reviewer who cannot grasp basic grammar and doesn't know the difference between principal and principle? I would suggest that the reviewer does not have any principles! Three generations of my family have attended Saint Mary School and it is a fantastic school. The teachers are dedicated and supportive and Mr. Arpino is a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated principal. My children love going to school and are receiving an excellent education. I would be happy to speak to anyone interested in the school and provide information about the wonderful programs and staff."

"My children have been going to the school for 4 yrs now. Very family oriented school who also teach discipline and good morals. Anywhere you go, you have miss guided ppl but, you can’t judge an entire establishment on those few. This has been and will always be a great school."

"I live in East Islip and my children have attended St. Mary's for 13 years. It is a great school and Mr. Arpino is truly an exemplary principal. We need to teach love and acceptance in our homes, especially knowing that our children are watching, and will emulate us. The hatred on these websites only perpetuates the problem. If you're not part of the solution..."

"This incident is a terrible tragedy, and our hearts have to go out to this poor young man who suffered from this bullying. Every parent, student, and teacher must stand behind him and give him the strength to overcome this incident. However, if you know Mr Arpino and the staff at St Mary's you know that this is an outstanding school with a loving and caring staff. This great school has been around for over 100 years, and should never be abandoned. COLOSSIANS 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

"I think people are overreacting over the Devin Moore family case. St.Mary's School is a great school. As well, this incident happened outside of the school. I believe we should calm down about this. Once again, St.Mary's School is a great school."