May 23, 2025
Dear Locust Valley community,
On behalf of the entire Locust Valley Central School District, I wish to thank the community for their participation in this year’s budget vote and trustee election. Your support of the proposed budget and capital work reflects our community’s shared commitment to the future of our schools. Your vote of confidence ensures that we will continue to maintain high-quality educational programs and a supportive learning environment for all students.
Your approval of Proposition 2 has cleared the path for a beautiful new middle and high school cafeteria – where students will create memories and enjoy their friends’ company – as well as a state-of-the-art library and research center that will help our students learn and collaborate in a way that will prepare them for their future careers. It has been an exciting, multiyear process planning for these spaces, and I cannot wait to see students enjoying the lecture rooms, digital media labs, study rooms and the art gallery together.
I also wish to congratulate Krystina Tomlinson on her reelection to the Board of Education and welcome Lindsay Fox, who will join us as a new trustee on July 1. I am confident that both will provide great support and leadership for our district, as we continue to plan for a bright future in Locust Valley.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I want to thank all our military heroes who gave their lives to preserve our freedoms. Today, each of our schools will honor the fallen in their own ways, and our high school and middle school marching bands will take part in the Locust Valley and Bayville parades on Monday. I am thankful that we have such a supportive community.
In closing, as we are nearing the end of the year, I look forward to all the celebrations to come in June and hope to see you all in the days and weeks ahead. Thank you again for your support and partnerships.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristen Turnow
Superintendent of Schools