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On June 30, WINGS students Patrick Smith, Noora Ibrahim and Amir Ibrahim, along with North Merrick Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Seniuk and WINGS teacher Maria Castle, presented face mask extenders to Dr. Anthony Boutin, Nassau University Medical Center’s CEO, to distribute to frontline workers. Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt also attended to thank the students and NUMC’s staff.

North Merrick WINGS students get creative to support health care heroes

Students in the North Merrick School District’s WINGS program recently participated in a special community project to support medical workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 … more

7/8/20

Graduates stood on the Mepham field as administrators called their names during diploma distribution.

Mepham High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Kennedy senior Hu Cheung strolled along Cougar Walk during one of the school’s graduation ceremonies on June 27.

Kennedy High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Micah Bristol lined up for his June 27 graduation ceremony at Calhoun High School.

Calhoun High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Congregation Beth Ohr, in Bellmore, has launched a voucher program to help feed local families amid the pandemic.

School districts, synagogues partner with eateries to feed families

Community organizations have stepped up in recent weeks to support residents hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. People dependent on meal assistance programs, such as school lunches, have … more

By Justin Dynia | 6/29/20

Decked out in a black suit and tie, Harold D. Fayette Principal Howard Merims acted as the auctioneer and encouraged friendly competition among participants.

Virtual auctions raise more than $5,000 for Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard

Dolls; puzzles; yoga lessons; a dinner of home-smoked ribs with a side of coleslaw. These were just some of the items up for bid in a series of virtual auctions organized by North Merrick School … more

By Victoria Caruso | 6/29/20

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt, left, demonstrated how to use an infrared thermometer on Special Education Department Secretary Kim Cavanagh.

Bellmore Lions donate $2,500 to support NBSD special education summer program

The North Bellmore School District will continue its special education summer school program this year, which will be the first in-person instruction in the schools since the Covid-19 closure in … more

6/26/20

While crossing the stage at last year’s graduation, former Kennedy Student Government President Jonathan Mashal shook hands with Trustee Gina Piskin.

Outdoor graduation ceremonies set for June 27, 28 in Bellmore-Merrick

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was forced to shut down schools and shift to remote learning in March, raising questions as to how the final chapter of the class of 2020’s … more

By Justin Dynia and Victoria Caruso | 6/11/20

Public school students in Bellmore and Merrick will officially end their semester — and weeks of distance learning — on June 17.

Bellmore-Merrick students will complete semester on June 17

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and its four component elementary school districts will conclude the semester — and months of remote learning — on Wednesday, June 17. more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/15/20

All schools in Bellmore and Merrick will be closed for the rest of the academic year, per an executive order from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

School is out in Bellmore-Merrick for the 2019-20 academic year

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade will not return to their schools in Bellmore and Merrick for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. more

By Andrew Garcia and Scott Brinton | 5/1/20