Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What Levittown students experienced on the first day of school

Coming up on the Levittown Patch calendar: End of Summer Festival

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday September 5th Patch AM
Saturday September 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Levittown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Levittown students experienced on the first day of school
  • How Levittown sixth graders are getting a head start on middle school
  • Why Levittown's school drop-offs rank among the nation's most stressful

Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun, some clouds; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Monday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Levittown students return for new school year (longislandpress.com) — Students across the Levittown School District filled 10 school buildings on Sept. 1 as the 2026–27 year officially began, from first-time kindergartners to seniors starting their final year. Superintendent Todd Winch highlighted the excitement of the first day, while Wisdom Lane Middle School students also returned to freshly renovated, school-colored flooring in their building.
   

2. Levittown sixth graders attend middle school orientations (liherald.com) — Levittown sixth graders heading to Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools recently got a preview of their new routines through late-August orientations. Students met principals and staff, practiced opening lockers, walked their schedules, and received guidance from older Junior Leaders, helping them feel more confident before officially starting the new school year in Levittown.
   

3. Levittown school district ranks No. 5 for most stressful school runs (liherald.com) — Levittown families are being warned that school drop-off around Salk Middle School and MacArthur High School ranks among the nation's most stressful commutes, with heavy congestion and risky driving on Old Jerusalem Road. District officials describe added security, crossing guards and strict protocols, and urge parents to slow down, avoid double-parking, and prioritize student safety during busy arrival and dismissal times.
   

4. Lynbrook Ladies Auxiliary hosts fundraiser for Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation (liherald.com) — A Lynbrook fundraiser recently honored the memory of 19-year-old Levittown firefighter Lindsey Rose Parke, who died in a January car crash on Old Country Road. The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary hosted a lively dueling pianos night, turning music, comedy, and audience sing-alongs into a donation supporting the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation's work in her name.
   

5. Men Finish 11th, Women 15th at Adelphi Panthers XC Invite (farmingdalesports.com) — Levittown runners made a solid showing as Farmingdale State's cross country teams opened their seasons at Adelphi's invite in Bethpage State Park. Freshman Ciara Cromie and seniors Gabriel Aguilar and Aaron Rivera, all from Levittown, helped the Rams place mid-pack against a mix of Division I, II, and III programs.
   

📸 Around Levittown

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Levittown

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Levittown Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Levittown PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need someone who is great with tape and spackle.
    Reasonably prices too! Does anyone have a good recommendations? (Nextdoor East Division Avenue)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Levittown. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Long Island in Levittown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Levittown here.

Ok Levittown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Levittown