Student musicians of all ages have been hard at work perfecting new selections over the past few months, and are excited to showcase their skills at the 2025 Spring Concert Series.
The high school will kick off the series on April 30, followed by the middle school’s sixth grade concert on May 5, the seventh and eighth grade concert on May 6 and the co-curricular concert on May 8, concluding with the Locust Valley Intermediate concert on May 13 and the Bayville Intermediate concert on May 15.
All concerts will be in the MS/HS auditorium and start at 7 p.m. If you cannot attend the performances in person, you can watch from home on the LVTV YouTube Channel by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below and in our social media bios.
We look forward to seeing our community fill the auditorium for these incredibly talented artists.
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To celebrate Earth Day, high school students and members of the Art Club, Acts of Kindness Club and the Animal and Environmental Club painted designs onto rocks to spread around the school. Staff members also wore their Earth Day T-shirts from the past few years.
Locust Valley middle and high school Model U.N. students brought home eight awards, including two for the top delegates, from the Malverne High School conference on April 5. Ann McAree and Asher Zito were named Best Delegates; Mia Dessner, Kristy Martinez Montoya, Thomas Simon and Julia Velez were designated Outstanding Delegates; and Oliver Dostalek and Alex DiFilippis achieved honorable mentions. The 23-member team continues to show incredible progress with each conference.
Locust Valley High School seniors donned a variety of styles from local boutiques for the annual fashion show at the Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on April 8.
Students took to the runway for a fun night that also acted as a fundraiser for their prom in June in outfits provided by Ask Alice Boutique, Victor Talbots, Valley Sports, Royal Native, the high school store, Max & Gino’s, Interstyle, The Spot Boutique, Encore Une Fois and J. McLaughlin.
The student models were encouraged by an audience of their classmates, friends and family.
Dedicated district staff members Kathleen Reilly and Katy Sege were recognized at the SCOPE Educational Services 24th Annual School District Awards Dinner on March 24. Locust Valley Intermediate Principal Kathleen Reilly earned the Administrator Service Award, and Katy Sege won the Support Staff Service Award. Congratulations to these incredible staff members!
Locust Valley High School welcomed aspiring student filmmakers from 13 other long island high schools to the Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on April 3 for its 19th annual film festival.
High School filmmakers from across Long Island created projects in the animation, comedy, commercial, drama, horror, music video, public service announcement and trailer categories that were judged by industry professionals Kory Diskin, Rob Graydon, Colin Hickey, John Marean and Debra Markowitz. The first-place winners in each genre, as well as the cinematography, directing, editing and sound design categories all received full scholarships to the 2025 Summer Scholars program at Five Towns College.
The students spent the day watching their peers’ films, before enjoying lunch and dessert made by the Locust Valley High School culinary club and then voting on their favorite project for the audience choice.
Locust Valley students took home 19 of the 41 awards this year, including the Audience Choice Award winning PSA “Say No to Nic!” and Best in Show “Pianissimo." “Pianissimo” creator Abigail Maselli will have the film screened at the 28th Annual Long Island International Film Festival in July.
The Falcons had successes on and off the field in the winter 2024-2025 season, with the boys swimming, girls track, bowling, and boys and girls basketball teams all attaining Scholar-Athlete team status from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Each of the teams maintained a cumulative grade point average of 90 or above.
“Balancing rigorous coursework with the demands of athletics is no easy task, and our students continue to rise to the challenge with excellence and integrity,” athletic director Dr. Danielle Turner Cosci said. “It’s a testament to their hard work, the support of our coaches, teachers and families and the culture of high achievement we are building here in Locust Valley.”
Locust Valley Middle School inducted 97 new members of the National Junior Honor Society on April 1. Family and friends filled the MS/HS auditorium to congratulate the inductees for their hard work, and were also serenaded with a beautiful rendition of Impromptu No. 2 in Ab Major by Franz Schubert by one of the new honor society members Jack Kelly.
As the inductees were called up, the audience heard about their ambitions and goals for the future, such as attending Ivy league schools, becoming the leaders of their generation and discovering what makes them happy. Current chapter leadership lit candles that represent the pillars of membership in the honor society: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship, and the new inductees lit electronic candles and recited the pledge to officially enter the NJHS.
Locust Valley Middle School honored 13 students for helping classmates, teachers and staff members around the building throughout March as part of the Caught Being Kind program on April 2. Khloe Crawford, Chloe Cutler, Declan Habermehl, Jayson Harrison, Casimere Michalski, Seeah Park, Astrid Rivas Plata, Desmond Sahai, Sophia Stern, Andrew Themis, Jasmine Thomas, Dylan Vaughan and Lillian Zatwarnicki performed acts of kindness around the school that were noticed by their peers and teachers.
The high school will host a college fair on Thursday, April 10, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the gymnasium. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk to admissions representatives and learn about campus life and special programs. Prior to the fair, there will be a financial aid presentation with Gene Rodgers, senior financial aid counselor at Molloy University, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Locust Valley Middle School honored 13 students for helping classmates, teachers and staff members around the building throughout March as part of the Caught Being Kind program on April 2. Khloe Crawford, Chloe Cutler, Declan Habermehl, Jayson Harrison, Casimere Michalski, Seeah Park, Astrid Rivas Plata, Desmond Sahai, Sophia Stern, Andrew Themis, Jasmine Thomas, Dylan Vaughan and Lillian Zatwarnicki performed acts of kindness around the school that were noticed by their peers and teachers.
Locust Valley Middle School inducted 97 new members of the National Junior Honor Society on April 1. Family and friends filled the MS/HS auditorium to congratulate the inductees for their hard work, and were also serenaded with a beautiful rendition of Impromptu No. 2 in Ab Major by Franz Schubert by one of the new honor society members Jack Kelly.
As the inductees were called up, the audience heard about their ambitions and goals for the future, such as attending Ivy league schools, becoming the leaders of their generation and discovering what makes them happy. Current chapter leadership lit candles that represent the pillars of membership in the honor society: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship, and the new inductees lit electronic candles and recited the pledge to officially enter the NJHS.
The district is now hiring for instruction and school leader positions for the 2025-2026 school year. You can be part of our incredible team and the tight-knit community. Go to the Human Resources page of the district website to apply today.
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Locust Valley Intermediate School fourth grade students grew and cared for phlox flowers from January to March in their LEAP Library program and gave the flowers to local healthcare workers on March 28.
Since sowing the seeds in January, students and librarian Anne Joyce have utilized the indoor grow system brought to the school through a grant in February 2024 to monitor the plants’ progress. Throughout the week of March 24-28, students created thank you cards and attached them to the potted plants with ribbons. The parents of two students who work in the healthcare field picked up the flowers to bring to their coworkers on March 28.
To help forge connections with the student body and engage in conversations about programs, school culture and more, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristen Turnow recently hosted a series of Superintendent Roundtable discussions. During the meetings, she spoke with district eighth and twelfth grade student leaders to hear first-hand what they enjoy most about their schools and suggested areas the district can help to enhance. The participating students gave extremely thoughtful feedback, and the suggestions will help to guide the future of our Locust Valley scholars.
The Locust Valley Central School District proudly welcomed New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz for a civics roundtable discussion on March 28. They were joined by students, civics organizations and district leaders from Cold Spring Harbor, East Meadow, Jericho, Hempstead, Massapequa and Oyster Bay. The event highlighted ongoing efforts to educate the next generation about civic engagement and responsibilities.
During the roundtable event, district officials presented the incredible programs already implemented in Locust Valley in coordination with local organization Operation Democracy, such as Flags for Freedom, where every high school senior receives a U.S. flag and a copy of the Constitution while getting to know a veteran, and their civics curriculum, where students of all ages learn about America’s role in World War II in wide-ranging lessons tailored to their age level. Middle and high school students had an opportunity to ask the lieutenant governor and assemblyman questions about their positions and the inner workings of government.
“It’s incumbent upon us as leaders, adults, teachers and educators to figure out how to be more intentional in channeling that power (civic engagement) and activating it in a thoughtful and constructive way,” Delgado said. “Having informed citizens take their responsibility to understand the truth and facts is a necessity when it comes to the sustainability of democracy.”
Assemblyman Blumencranz recently provided the district with a $20,000 grant to continue to grow its civics initiatives.
Locust Valley High School’s talented film students are excited to premiere their new projects at Monday Night at the Movies tonight, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the MS/HS auditorium. Come see the incredible work these filmmakers have put into their PSAs, commercials, music videos and more. Admission is free for all community members.
The suggested audience age for this event is 13 and older due to the content in some films.
Bayville Intermediate School students welcomed New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita to the auditorium on March 21 to learn about her journey to becoming an author. During her visit, Calonita talked to students about her writing process and their ideas for writing their own stories. To help share her passion for storytelling, she also donated a copy of her new book, “Isle of Ever,” which is set on Long Island, to the school library.
After her presentation, Calonita visited her cousin, fifth grader Gio Calonita, and his classmates to show them some of her techniques for beating writers’ block.
Last week was an exciting one at Ann MacArthur Primary and Locust Valley Intermediate, as students celebrated Bring an Adult to Breakfast Week and first and second grade students learned how to plant pumpkins.
Throughout the week, students at both schools enjoyed the company of their loved ones over breakfast in the school cafeterias, and purchased tote bags and T-shirts from the Locust Valley Elementary Parents Council.
With the help of a representative from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, first and second graders at Ann MacArthur Primary learned about the pumpkin growing process. The guest expert first read the book, “The Pie That Molly Grew,” going through the steps from planting to watering and harvesting, and then helped students plant a pumpkin seed in a cup with soil. With care and attention, the mini-pumpkins should be grown just in time for fall.
Last month, the high school’s Girls’ Group club visited Sunrise Assisted Living to do arts and crafts with seniors. Club members paired up with seniors and spent the day getting to know each other and expressing themselves by creating spring-themed art.
The club will also host a bake sale after school on Friday, March 28, with part of the profits going to the Olivia Hope Foundation.
