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Tiffany Joosten, whose son will begin second grade at Camp Avenue School this fall, spoke out against what she and other parents see as high class sizes in this grade.

Camp Avenue parents want smaller class sizes

Many parents of Camp Avenue School’s incoming second-grade students are of one mind about the size of their children’s classes: they are far too big. more

By Brian Racow | 7/3/13

The North Merrick School District is planning a “beautification project” to spruce up the exterior of the Fayette School. Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, obtained $25,000 in county tax dollars for the project.

Local politicians allocate grants to North Merrick schools

The North Merrick School District is the recent recipient of several grants that will help it pay for new computers and security upgrades in each of its of three schools as well as an exterior beautification project at Fayette. The grants consist of tax revenue that State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, allocated for the district. more

By Brian Racow | 7/3/13

Stephen Draper, assistant superintendent for business and operations, discussed the 2013-14 school budget at the North Merrick School District Board of Education meeting on April 9. North Merrick residents will vote on the budget on May 21.

North Merrick School District avoids budget cuts

The North Merrick School District was able to sidestep painful cuts to educational and counseling programs next year because of an 11th-hour restoration of state aid dollars at the end of last month. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 4/18/13

Old Mill Road School fights cockroach infestation

A cockroach infestation that has been ongoing at Old Mill Road School since the spring has seen improvements over the past few weeks, said North Merrick Superintendent David Feller, but parents remain concerned about potential health issues. more

By David Weingrad | 10/10/12

Old Mill Road school hosts 9/11 ceremony

Most elementary school students were too young to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, many weren’t even born yet. more

David Weingrad | 9/11/11

Bellmore-Merrick school leaders reflect on tax cap

No one is sure precisely what the 2 percent tax-levy cap passed by the state last week will mean for Bellmore-Merrick’s four elementary districts and one high school district, but it could force the districts to cut student programming and lay off teachers in order to stay under the legal limit. more

By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

N. Merrick school district freezes salaries

Teachers and administrators in the North Merrick School District have agreed to voluntarily forgo their raises in the 2011-12 academic year, saving the district $350,000. more

By David Weingrad | 4/15/11

It's "run to school" day for sisters Elizabeth and Sarah Tizzolo as they leave their mom and sisters behind.

Camp Avenue School marks Walk to School Day

Camp Avenue Elementary School in North Merrick recently held its annual “Walk to School Day,” encouraging children to arrive at school the old-fashioned way -– on foot. more

By David Weingrad | 10/21/10

The North Merrick School District ratified a four-year teachers' contract on Tuesday.

N. Merrick settles four-year teacher contract

The North Merrick School District Board of Education voted four to two, with one abstention, to ratify a new four-year teachers' contract at a Jan. 13. public meeting. Prior to the meeting, contracts in the district were expired since 2008. more

by Sari Zeidler | 1/13/10

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