Locust Valley Central School District staff and faculty returned from their summer vacation on Sept. 5 to prepare for the first day of school during Superintendent’s Conference Day. New and veteran faculty members reconnected at a morning breakfast at the high school cafeteria before gathering in the auditorium for a welcome address by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristen Turnow. Joining Dr. Turnow were members of the board of education, who collectively honored faculty and staff members who are entering their 30, 25 and 20 years, respectively, in the district during the event.
Guest speaker Regina Smith; founder of The Karmic Grind in Locust Valley and The Gritty Buddha Yoga and 2.0M Yoga in Glen Cove, encouraged faculty to take a breath before the year begins and embrace patience.
The staff spent the remainder of the day setting up their classrooms and attending faculty meetings, all to prepare for the opening day of school.