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“Vapes and Vaping: What You Need to Know,” featured, from left, pediatric pulmonologist Mary Cataletto, the Tempo Group’s Cindy Wolff and Robert Meislin, Assistant Superintendent Michael Harrington and student representatives Emma Bhansingh and Gabriella Giobardo.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District warns against dangers of vaping

The coughs of a hospitalized teen echoed through the Brookside School auditorium in North Merrick on Jan. 29. A news report was projected above the stage, and alleged that the boy’s illness was … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/6/20

The Calhoun and Mepham varsity wrestling teams joined with Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs’ youth wrestlers to participate in the “Wrestling Takes Down Drugs” campaign at an inter-district match on Jan. 8.

Bellmore-Merrick wrestlers pledge to ‘Take Down Drugs’

At an inter-district match between Calhoun and Mepham high schools on Jan. 8, the varsity wrestling teams were recognized for their participation in an island-wide campaign to combat the local opioid … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/23/20

John F. Kennedy Advanced Science Research teacher Barbi Frank, standing, helped seniors Kenar Gelman, left, Andrew Brinton and Katherine St. George on their projects for the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition.

Kennedy High School boasts three Regeneron science scholars

John F. Kennedy High School, in Bellmore, regularly boasts a number of semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, and this year is no exception. Three seniors were announced as Regeneron scholars on Jan. 8, and the students’ months-long projects led to practical, potentially world-changing conclusions. more

By Andrew Garcia | 1/16/20

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education recently adopted the 2020-21 calendar, which includes a superintendent’s conference day on May 13, 2021, when the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr will be observed.

Central High School District adopts 2020-21 calendar

For over two years, Muslim families in Bellmore and Merrick have attended Board of Education meetings to advocate for the inclusion of the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha on district calendars. Last week, their voices were heard. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/16/20

Mepham High School teacher dies following skiing accident

A Mepham High School science teacher died Saturday following a skiing accident in Killington, Vt., according to the Associated Press. Jason Vitale, 48, of Baldwin, was skiing at Vermont’s … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/2/20

Merry Tuurmann, left, Alisha and Summer Marfani and Amir Ibrahim attended Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Board of Education meeting on Dec. 4, and implored the board to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two Muslim holidays, to the school calendar.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District mulls Eid for ’20-21 calendar

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education was set to approve the 2020-21 calendar at its Dec. 4 meeting, but before regular business began, Trustee Dr. Nancy Kaplan … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/12/19

The first cohort of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s new electrical training program will learn the basics, and more.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District's electrical program sparks students’ interest

Fifteen seniors from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will trade their pencils for power tools this year, as the district launches its new electrical training program for students who want to pursue careers in the trade industry. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/29/19

Mark Steinberg, president of the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers and a teacher for 35 years, will retire next month.

Mark Steinberg, Bellmore-Merrick teachers union president, to retire

Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/23/19

Teachers union president to retire

Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” through which hundreds of middle-schoolers have passed during his 35-year career. more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/23/19

The John F. Kennedy Northwell SPARK! team that visited Glen Cove Hospital took first place in the poster competition: Jake Levine, far left, Randi Finkelstein, Ashley Camisso, Lauren Rhakimov and Pierce Infuso.

Central District sparks a first-place STEM win

The John F. Kennedy High School team has earned first place in one of Northwell Health’s annual SPARK! Challenge awards. Students from across Long Island competed in the event, with presentation projects covering several hands-on field experiences in Northwell hospitals. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/18/19