POB School District Students from Grades 1-6 Create Water Conservation Art for District Poster Contest

The Plainview Water District (PWD) is thrilled to announce the finalists of its annual Water Conservation Poster Contest, celebrating young artists from first grade through sixth grade who creatively illustrated the importance of protecting our water resources. Held each spring as part of the District’s Preserve Plainview initiative, the contest continues a valued partnership with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, combining environmental education with artistic expression.

“Our poster contest is an important tradition for the Plainview Water District because it gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the creativity and hard work of our local students,” said PWD Commissioner Marc Laykind. “Each year, we look forward to seeing how these young artists bring the message of water conservation to life in thoughtful and inspiring ways.”

The winners for this year’s water conservation poster contest are as follows:

• Grade 1
  • First Place – Brielle Katzenstein
  • Second Place – Lia Sloan and Ana Sloan
  • Third Place – Eliana Thomas
• Grade 2
  • First Place – Chloe Feng
  • Second Place – Belinda Lin
  • Third Place – Luka Mrakovcic
• Grade 3
  • First Place – Rahi Shah
  • Second Place – Peyton Park
  • Third Place – Michaela Bednarik
• Grade 4
  • First Place – Brian Cui
  • Second Place – Aarohi Gawde
  • Third Place – Katelyn Ni

• Grade 5
  • First Place – Aayan Shah
• Grade 6
  • First Place – Gracie Jiang
  • Second Place – Madison Cagata
  • Third Place – Subin Jang

“The District’s partnership with the Plainview-Old Bethpage schools continues to be a meaningful way to engage students in conversations about environmental responsibility,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “This contest encourages students to think critically about how everyday actions can help preserve our water resources, while also giving them a chance to showcase their creativity.”

The winners of the water conservation poster contest are selected after deliberation from the PWD’s Board of Commissioners on categories including creativity, design, and overall message. This year, the District collected submissions from students and the finalists were recognized at an award ceremony, which the PWD held on June 4, 2026 at its headquarters.

“It’s always inspiring to see the imagination and originality students bring to this contest,” said PWD Commissioner Michael Chad. “The posters reflect not only artistic talent, but also a genuine understanding of the role water plays in our daily lives and why conservation remains so important for future generations.”

For further information, or if you have any questions, please call the District at 516-931-6469, email info@plainviewwater.org or visit www.plainviewwater.org. Residents can also sign up to receive information by submitting their email address through the District’s homepage or following them on Facebook in order to stay up-to-date with District activities and initiatives.

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