HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK – Hicksville schools have a little something extra to be excited about this holiday season. Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) was on-hand at last night’s Board of Education meeting where members formally accepted $500,000 in special funding he secured as part of the 2024-2025 state budget. The money will be used to enhance programs and facilities within the district. This money comes in addition to a 6% increase (totaling nearly $2.5 million) in foundation aid which is part of more than $5 billion slated for public school districts on Long Island in the budget.

“There is no better investment than public education,” Lavine said. “I know that this money will be put to the best use possible and that is to strengthen what is already an accomplished school district with dedicated and caring educators who want nothing but the best for our children.”

Lavine also presented citations to several students in recognition of recent honors they received:

Insiya Ali - New York State PTA video contest winner

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All State honorees:
Owen Chan - Piano
John Chaplin – Bass Clarinet
Matthew Kilfeather-Bonello - Vocal Tenor
Laura Mason - Piccolo

Julian Gandolfo, District Holiday Card Winner for 2024

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools