Many Locust Valley Middle School students started off the year right by performing random acts of kindness for classmates and staff. Sophia Acosta, Kawaun Adams, Giavanna Ballato, Sarah Calo, Jack Capobianco, Michael Grella, Jayson Harrison, Micaela Mejia, Jayden Nicoleau, Christos Pappas, Jack Pouey, Matteo Santoro, Anderson Soto Castro, Eloise Spruchise, Zakary Szerlip and Jesalin Velasquez were recognized as part of the first edition of the Caught Being Kind program for the 2024-25 school year. The students were noticed by staff for acts such as helping students pick up their belongings, making new classmates feel welcomed, helping students better understand assignments and cleaning up classrooms for their teachers.