Steele Elementary students have been named winners in the Liberty Water’s annual “Be Water Wise” art contest, an annual calendar competition that celebrates artistic expression and creativity focused on water conservation. Each month of the calendar showcases tips for saving water and highlights the significance of conservation through student artwork.
The yearly contest provides a creative platform for students across Long Island to delve into the water cycle and promote the need to protect the Island's drinking water. Submissions are judged based on artistic skill, creative insight, and the effectiveness of communicating the importance of water conservation.
The students’ artwork will be featured in Liberty Water's 2026 calendar. This year, all twelve months of the calendar will feature a Steele student’s artwork.
“This is our second year participating in the Be Water Wise Art Contest, and I was delighted to see a significant increase in student participation with so many entries submitted,” said LaTrace Finney, principal of Steele Elementary School, in a release sent to the Herald. “I was even more thrilled that all of the winners were from Steele! It feels as if we created our own mini calendar. I love that my students were able to showcase their artistic talents while promoting water conservation. I am an incredibly proud principal.”
Additionally, Steele has been awarded a special water conservation presentation, where an expert from Liberty Water will visit the school to present to students on the importance of water conservation.
