Valley Stream 24 Student to Have Her Artwork Featured on the NYSSBA’s Official 2026 Holiday Card

The Valley Stream 24 School District is proud to announce that Cali C., a third-grade student at William L. Buck School, has had her artwork selected by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) to be featured on the organization’s official 2026 holiday card.

Each year, NYSSBA selects one student artwork from across New York State to serve as the cover of its holiday card, which is distributed to school districts and educational leaders statewide. Cali’s winning piece, Snowman at Night, was chosen from submissions representing districts throughout New York, making this a tremendous honor for Cali, her family, and the Valley Stream 24 School District.

“This is an extraordinary accomplishment and a moment of great pride for our entire district community,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Unal Karakas. “Cali’s creativity and talent, along with the dedication of our teachers, staff, and families, exemplify the exceptional learning experiences we strive to provide for every student.”

This achievement also highlights the district’s strong arts education program and reflects the outstanding support and guidance provided by Cali’s art teacher Leighanne Jaroncyzk.

The Valley Stream 24 School District congratulates Cali on this remarkable achievement and applauds the continued commitment of its staff to fostering creativity and excellence.

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