Bayville Primary School

Here are some constructive ways to spend your snow day!

Due to the incoming blizzard and the Governor's State of Emergency, all LVCSD schools will have a traditional snow day on Monday, Feb. 23. There will be no online instruction, and the SCOPE program is canceled.

To make up for this closure and our previous snow day, April 1 and May 26 will now be regular school days for all buildings.

I will send an update by late tomorrow afternoon regarding our plan for Tuesday, Feb. 24. If we are unable to open buildings on Tuesday, we will have online instruction.

Please stay safe and enjoy the day!


Debido a la tormenta de nieve que se aproxima y al estado de emergencia declarado por la gobernadora, todas las escuelas del LVCSD tendrán un tradicional día de nieve el lunes 23 de febrero. No habrá clases en línea y el programa SCOPE está cancelado.

Para compensar este cierre y nuestro anterior día de nieve, el 1 de abril y el 26 de mayo serán días escolares regulares en todos los edificios.

Les enviaré una actualización mañana por la tarde sobre nuestro plan para el martes 24 de febrero. Si no podemos abrir los edificios el martes, tendremos clases en línea.

¡Cuídense y disfruten del día!

Justin Kwok of Upper Brookville is the valedictorian of the Locust Valley High School Class of 2026, having earned a cumulative weighted average of 109.73, all the while balancing his studies, film projects, Jesters’ productions, musical performances, track and field and his personal hobby power-lifting.
Kwok has spent his high school years following his passions, unafraid to take leaps and meet new people. He has created lasting memories and gained valuable, hands-on experiences in his favorite clubs and classes, including AP Music Theory, IB Filmmaking and the school newspaper, The Spectrum.
An accomplished cellist, Kwok has worked diligently with music department staff, achieving an All-County designation this school year. He’s played the instrument since he was in third grade and continues to grow due to his efforts and his strong relationship with his music educators, such as Ms. Lisa Conti.
During his sophomore year, Kwok would hear about the chaos and excitement of the drama performances from Ms. Conti, who produces the Jesters’ shows, and his music classmates. Before auditioning for his first show, “She Kills Monsters,” Kwok stayed two hours after callbacks making new friends in the crew. That night he told his mother that he had found something he wanted to dedicate himself to throughout his high school years.
“I found so many people that I could talk to and tell stories with and I found that so valuable,” Kwok said. “When I’m on stage with another person, I feel like I can connect with them and ignore the fact that I am in front of a massive audience.”
Today, Kwok calls his decision to join the Jesters the best decision he’s made in his high school career. The passion within the drama department community has been exhilarating and pushed Kwok to continue growing as a performer.
“The idea of putting yourself out there on the stage, being able to tell a story that you and your classmates are passionate about is amazing,” Kwok said. “At the end of it all, you also make incredibly strong connections with everyone in the cast and crew.”
Filmmaking has occupied much of Kwok’s time during and after school, whether he is in the classroom learning about different techniques for shooting and editing or out and about putting those lessons to good use in his projects. He has been a mainstay at the Locust Valley High School Film Festival.
This year, Kwok has also earned outside film accolades, winning Best Use of Character in a project called “Chronicle of a Boy Displaced” with classmates Raffaele Giannattasio and Dean Wolfe at the 72-Hour Film Festival at Five Towns College in the fall and having his mini-documentary, “Virtual West Changemaker” included in Roku’s Changemakers series as part of a national competition.
With all the hours spent on classwork, studying and these numerous extracurriculars, you would probably think Kwok would choose a relaxing hobby to decompress, but his go-to pet project has become power-lifting. He started during his freshman year as a way to stay fit and fill up his free time, but it quickly became an outlet for Kwok to explore a new experience. Even this has now turned into a point of pride for Kwok, as he qualified for and competed in the USA Powerlifting Northeast Regionals in Albany, New York this past September.
“It became this outlet for me to feel something different from what I experienced in theater and with my cello,” Kwok said. “It’s taken me to so many different places, and I’m very excited to see where it goes after that.”
Kwok is set to attend Brown University in the fall, hoping to focus on environmental justice and filmmaking. He’s already working with the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington to screen films and produce documentaries focused on conservation and is ready to bring those interests with him to Rhode Island. Kwok hopes to build a career in filmmaking and media in general to continue to tell stories about causes that compel him.

We are pleased to invite families to begin the kindergarten registration process for the 2026-2027 school year! Children are eligible for kindergarten in September 2026 if they turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026.

Step 1: Initial Registration. Scan the QR code or go to the links below to complete the initial kindergarten registration form. Complete this form by March 15, 2026.

Step 2: Document Submission. Submit complete forms and required documents: email registrar@locustvalleyschools.org. In-person: District Registrar, Administration Building, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley.

Full registration forms are available on the District website. Prefer a hard copy? Pick up registration packets at the Administration Building. Questions? Contact us at 516-277-5065 or registrar@locustvalleyschools.org.

Form in English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPrtcBxEgP7aKv38xDavnV6eGJz5akPl0UwmI4qZuLrJR5MQ/viewform

Form in Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB58G41-i87ucCQMwKTw0n3g4911eWK2BHlPH8-y1fnnks4g/viewform

Únase a la Familia Falcon con la Inscripción al Kínder 2026-2027. ¡Nos complace invitar a las familias a comenzar el proceso de inscripción al kínder para el año escolar 2026-2027! Los niños pueden ingresar al kínder en septiembre de 2026 si cumplen cinco años antes del 1 de diciembre de 2026.

Paso 1: Inscripción Inicial. Escanee el código QR o visite los enlaces a continuación para completar el formulario de inscripción inicial al kínder. Complete este formulario antes del 15 de marzo de 2026.

Paso 2: Envío de Documentos. Envíe los formularios completos y los documentos requeridos por correo electrónico a registrar@locustvalleyschools.org. En persona: Oficina de Registro del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley. Los formularios de inscripción completos están disponibles en el sitio web del Distrito.

¿Prefiere una copia impresa? Recoja los paquetes de inscripción en el Edificio de Administración. ¿Tiene preguntas? Contáctenos al 516-277-5065 o escriba a registrar@locustvalleyschools.org.

Formulario en inglés: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPrtcBxEgP7aKv38xDavnV6eGJz5akPl0UwmI4qZuLrJR5MQ/viewform

Formulario en español: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB58G41-i87ucCQMwKTw0n3g4911eWK2BHlPH8-y1fnnks4g/viewform

On Feb. 10, Locust Valley Intermediate School students had a wonderful opportunity to see what it takes to be a broadcast meteorologist, while also enjoying the fun of recreating major weather events on a small scale. Samantha Augeri, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist with nearly two decades of experience, taught students about wind patterns, types of clouds and high- and low-pressure systems as part of her Sam’s Weather School program. Students observed extreme weather conditions through a tornado machine and got to try their hand at being a television weather person using a green screen.

Eighth graders at Locust Valley Middle School traveled through many Italian regions from the comfort of the mini-theater on Feb. 9. Each group created a trifold poster about their region, researched a famous regional dish and its history, built a diorama of a notable city and made a 3D model of a famous monument. While circulating, students answered questions, shared their research with visitors and sampled the local cuisines.

Locust Valley High School student government members returned to their elementary schools to share their favorite books with fellow Falcons for World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 5.

Groups of student government members visited Ann MacArthur Primary School and Bayville Primary School to read children’s books and answer questions about their experiences growing up in the district in the morning. In the afternoon, the high schoolers went to Locust Valley Intermediate School and Bayville Intermediate School and read short stories in different languages to help introduce the different language options they will have in middle and high school. In Bayville, some returning students had a chance to turn the clocks back and play a game of “Long Island” in the gymnasium with the fifth graders, just as they once did.

The day was an amazing opportunity to see the growing leadership abilities of the district’s high schoolers, and the active listening and curiosity of the elementary schoolers.

Proposals from qualified and experienced individuals and firms are requested by the Board of Education of Locust Valley Central School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York for Construction Management Services to provide management and oversight for two major 2026 summer renovations. Proposals will be received until 11:00 a.m. on February 27, 2026, in the Business Office, at Locust Valley CSD, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560.

Attention: Karen Horoszewski, Assistant Superintendent for Business. Interested, qualified and experienced providers can obtain Request for Proposal documents beginning February 12, 2026 in the Administration Building, online at www.locustvalleyschools.org or via email request to khoroszewski@locustvalleyschools.org.

Visit the purchasing page on the district website for details: https://www.locustvalleyschools.org/page/purchasing

During the last week of January, the elementary and intermediate schools rocked out with award-winning singer/songwriter Jared Campbell, who taught the students how they can spread positivity and kindness throughout their communities.

As part of kindness week, students also colored in pictures and wrote messages to teachers and staff members who are special to them.

This week, you can join Jojo, Horton and Miss Gertrude McFuzz and the rest of the elementary school cast of “Seussical Kids” as they navigate the bravely work to restore peace to the Jungle of Nool. Come to the Locust Valley MS/HS Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m., and see the colorful and kooky world of Dr. Seuss’s stories brought to life by our cast, crew and production team after months of hard work. No tickets required, and admission is free!

Locust Valley Intermediate School teacher Wendy Carswell is known for her forward-thinking and innovative approach to education. This year, she moved from the fourth grade to the fifth grade with most of her class from last year, where her familiarity with them will be a plus.

“For me, the most rewarding part of teaching is building a deep, authentic connection with my students and their families,” Carswell said. “When a family trusts you with their child’s growth, it creates a partnership that allows students to truly thrive both academically and personally.”

The 2025-2026 school year is the 16th in the district for Carswell, a North Shore lifer who was born and raised in nearby Cold Spring Harbor.

Carswell arrived in the district as a relatively new educator with experience as a reading specialist after a decade building a successful career as a financial consultant at Merrill Lynch. Throughout her years at Locust Valley, she has similarly built up an impressive teaching resume, integrating technology into her classroom to enhance her students’ experiences and adding a master’s degree in educational technology.

“I decided to go back to graduate school to get my master’s degree in childhood education and literacy to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, much like the teachers who inspired me growing up,” Carswell said.

Carswell is always looking for new ways to keep students engaged, often utilizing project-based learning to get the information to students in innovative ways. In one of her favorite project-based lessons, Carswell tasked students in her science class with creating a video weather forecast explaining historical natural disasters, using a computer program called ‘Flipgrid.’ Her students leapt into their research and were excited to put together informative and hilarious videos.

“It just makes learning fun, interesting and engaging,” Carswell said. “I feel like if you give these kids the independence to do these projects, things come out of it that you don’t expect.”
Carswell’s work on similar projects and New York State’s Smart Start Grant Program, which seeks to share innovative programs and lessons, earned her an illustrious accolade last year, as she was named a Nassau Association of School Technologists Award recipient by Nassau BOCES NASTECH.

Outside of her classroom efforts, Carswell has also participated in district-wide curriculum writing for elementary core subjects, used her experience in finance to help coach the LVI math Olympiad team and mentored new members of the faculty as they began their careers in the classroom.

The Locust Valley High School Model UN team returned from Yale University’s conference in January with some hardware, as Sarang Cheon and Thomas Simon earned Best Delegate honors from the prestigious event.

Cheon, Simon and the Locust Valley team distinguished themselves across 51 committees at the 1,800-student conference, tackling contemporary issues and building coalitions to solve large-scale problems. Cheon and Simon, sophomores, curated thoughtful debate and executed effective diplomacy through their leadership and deep knowledge of the subjects covered. Cheon represented Argentina in the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and Simon represented the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

The club continues to grow with each and every conference.

Bayville Intermediate School fifth graders demonstrated their athleticism, attentiveness and team work at the annual Circus Night performance on Jan. 30.

With one fewer day to practice their routines due to the Monday snow day, this year’s fifth graders showed an amazing ability to pick up the exciting acts, which ranged from balancing, clowning, hula hooping, diablo stick throwing, juggling and stilting. Throughout the week, students worked with professionals from the National Circus Project during their P.E. periods.

Organized by the Bayville Elementary Parents Council, this annual tradition helps students discover their ability to achieve incredible feats and coordinate intricate routines with their classmates in a short period of time.

Bayville and Locust Valley elementary school students are excited to present their production of “Seussical Kids” at the MS/HS Howard A. Schmock Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. Come support the amazing cast and crew, who have been hard at work for months.

Falcon Pride will welcome a new Hall of Fame class in September and is accepting nominations. Visit the LVHS Hall of Fame section of the athletics page, accessible through the district website, to nominate a Falcon legend today. Nominations are accepted through May 31. No additional nominations will be considered after this date.

If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to Dr. Danielle Turner Cosci, director of athletics, at dcosci@locustvalleyschools.org, or Mr. John Johnson, Falcon Pride Athletic Booster Club president, at lvfalconpride@yahoo.com.

Athletics Page: https://www.locustvalleyschools.org/o/lvcsd/page/lvhs-hall-of-fame

Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-OdOYESG36bhu2yW6iTN-sNX2RStlsJYw2N-bnND-VtfARA/viewform

The Locust Valley Middle School robotics team, the Falconbots, showcased their building and programing prowess at the FIRST Lego League qualifier on Jan. 24, earning the Engineering Excellence Award.

The team took part in matches at Mineola High School throughout the day, where their robot expertly navigated the field and the team presented their process and research to the judges. The Engineering Excellence Award honors teams with robust, durable and effective engineering, often highlighting superior structural design or complex and reliable programming. Additionally, coach Alan Stella won an Overall Coach/Mentor Award for his work throughout the entire Locust Valley program.

The Falconbots are looking forward to further successes at upcoming qualifiers throughout February and March.

Never stop learning! All community members are invited to register for Continuing Education courses for the spring. You can sign up for exciting courses and informational seminars by mailing in the form or attending the in-person registration at Locust Valley High School on Feb. 25, from 6-8 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Pierno at wpierno@locustvalleyschools.org or call (516) 277-5541.

To view the brochure, go to the Continuing Education section of the website.
https://www.locustvalleyschools.org/page/continuing-education

Locust Valley High School is seeking local professionals to speak with students about their professional experiences at its career fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 8:30-10:15 a.m. Community members from all trades and fields are invited to connect and share valuable advice with our students. Breakfast will be provided at 8 a.m.

Scan the QR code or go to the link below to register. If you have any questions, please contact business teacher Lara Olotka at lolotka@locustvalleyschools.org or at (516) 277-5100, extension 7167.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2jxrvn83FsVAfy9U8IgXN8MfxCpCm2VUfIqDAMJaLQAO39Q/viewform

Second grade students at Bayville Primary School found a unique way to showcase their appreciation for our local community helpers, hosting a “wax museum” where students stood frozen in place until guests came up to them and inquired about the helpers they covered in their project.

The 49 second graders, dressed as community helpers such as mail carriers, contractors, doctors, firefighters, police officers and veterinarians, stood in front of trifold boards they created to spread the word about the important work they do.