Budget Financials: The 2026-2027 adopted budget carries a tax levy increase of 2.10%, which is far below the maximum levy increase of 2.84%, and is the second lowest among 12 neighboring districts.  District Budget Change Levy.  Port Washington UFSD 3.34% 3.25%,  Great Neck 2.54% 3.04%, Garden City UFSD 3.36% 2.98%,  OB-EN CSD 2.34% 2.58%, Glen Cove CSD 3.55% 2.42%,  North Shore CSD 2.99% 2.38%, Roslyn UFSD 3.00% 2.37%,  Mineola 1.98% 2.36%, Carle Place 2.45% 2.32%, Syosset CSD 3.74% 2.19%,  Herricks UFSD 3.30% 2.12%, Locust Valley CSD 2.00% 2.10%,  Jericho UFSD 2.83% 1.84%
Budget Newsletter 2026 Page 1
In Proposition No. 2, the Board of Education is seeking permission from the community to align policy with current practices of providing transportation for all in-district students, regardless of distance from their school. Additionally, the proposition will increase the maximum distance for private and parochial students from 15 to 18 miles, at no additional cost to the district or taxpayer. Proposition No. 2 Transportation
Budget Financials: 96.4% of the 2026-2027 budget is locked in as salaries, benefits facilities/maintenance, BOCES, transportation, special education, debt services and miscellaneous contractual obligations. Where Does Our Money Go? 49.08% Salaries, 23.50% Benefits, 4.48%
Locust Valley Baseball Alumni Softball Game. Where: LVHS Baseball Field. When: Sunday, May 17th, @ 12 p.m. All participants must
Author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner with LVI students during his visit in May 2026.
Seniors show off their signs from the Locust Valley High School Parents Council at Up & Away Day 2026.
Locust Valley High School EMT students learned important life-saving techniques from professionals at the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy on April 28.
Nadine Pacifico and Wendy Tobin unveiled the sign commemorating the dedication of the Locust Valley High School softball field for legendary coach Cindy Tobin.
Final Opportunities to Learn About the 2026-27 Budget. Community Roadshow: Community Meeting, In person and Livestreamed at the LV BOE YouTube Channel. May 4, 6-7 p.m., LVMS/HS Mini-Theater. Budget Hearing: Board of Education Meeting, May 6, 7:30 p.m., LVMS/HS Mini-Theater. To catch up on all budget news, visit the Budget Information tab under the Business Office page of the district website.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kristen Turnow, with a student and veteran at the veterans luncheon in Nov. 2025.
Locust Valley High School students Michael Giovanniello, Aria Hassan, Christopher McKenzie, Liam Reilly and Henry Pisciotta were named members of the Hofstra University honor band in 2026.
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Kindergartners and high school seniors showcase formalwear at the annual fashion show.
Celebrating 10 years. Bilingual Night. Locust Valley School District. Join us for a special community celebration. Cultural performances, delicious food tastings, students, parents and staff. 10th anniversary fiesta. Noches Bilingues: A Decade of Unity. Date: April 29, 2026, Time: 7:00 PM. Location: MS/HS Cafeteria
Locust Valley Central School District Spring Concerts. All concerts will take place in the MS/HS Auditorium. High School: Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 PM. Sixth grade: Monday, May 4th, 7:00 PM. Middle School (7/8): Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 PM. Middle School Co-Curricular: Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 PM. Locust Valley Intermediate: Tuesday, May 12th, 6 PM. Bayville Intermediate: Thursday, May 14th, 6 PM. Live Stream Link.
Calling all artists! We are looking for K-12 student artists to showcase their work in a community Art Show to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America! How to participate: Create: Make a 2D piece of art inspired by America's 250th Anniversary. Format: Work must be flat (2D) and ready to be hung in a window. Submit: turn your artwork in to your LVCSD art teacher. Deadline: all entries are due by Friday, May 15th. Include name, grade and school on the back of the artwork. No artworks larger than 18' x 24'. Artwork will be displayed at participating Locust Valley storefronts from May 21-29. Top 25 winners will receive a prize! Presented by the Locust Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Locust Valley Central School District.
2026 Best Communities for Music Education, brought to you by The NAMM Foundation. Congratulations for Outstanding Support of Music Education!
Bayville Primary School students Nina Orlowsky as John F. Kennedy and Elaina Linnemeyer as Jacqueline Kennedy presented their project to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristen Turnow.