Le Dicheall Thig Eòlas - Knowledge comes from Diligence

Welcome to Islay High School

Welcome to Islay High

I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to everyone visiting our new Islay High School website. As the head teacher, it brings me great joy to introduce this digital platform as a hub of information, collaboration, and celebration of our school community.

Our website is designed to be a virtual window into the vibrant life of Islay High School. Here, you will find a wealth of resources, from academic updates and extracurricular activities to important announcements and achievements. It is our hope that this online space fosters a sense of connection and pride among our students, parents, and dedicated staff.

Islay High School has a rich tradition of academic excellence, cultural diversity, and community engagement. Through this website, we aim to showcase the talents, accomplishments, and the overall spirit that defines our school. It serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, the unwavering support of our parents, and the commitment of our exceptional teaching staff.

I encourage you to explore the various sections of the website, stay informed about upcoming events, and actively participate in the school community. Our collective efforts contribute to the growth and success of Islay High School, making it a place where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Lynn Mitchell, Head Teacher

Islay High School
Bowmore
Isle of Islay
Argyll and Bute
PA43 7LS

01496 810239

enquiriesislayhigh@argyll-bute.gov.uk

We are a small school with big ambitions and there will be many opportunities coming up to get our students, parents and community involved in the developments we have planned.

We also have a parent’s forum where our Parent Council can pass on information and the school can answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

If you are interested in working with the school, have any suggestions of items you would like included on this website or have a general enquiry please Contact Us using the details below.

Islay High Expedition 2026

We’re very excited to say that we have once again started our 2 year fundraising and training cycle for the next expedition set to be in 2026. For more information on the past, present, and future expeditions please see the info page HERE on our website.

Islay High School Expedition 2026 are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! 

These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment. You can find our easyfundraising page HERE.

Thank you so much!