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following an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, all schools statewide will be closed until April 1, including the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and it’s administrative building, the Brookside School.

Bellmore-Merrick schools closed through April 1

School is out across all of Bellmore and Merrick until April 1, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday night. The announcement came as districts began what was … more

By Andrew Garcia and Scott Brinton | 3/17/20

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has been circulating preventive measures to the community since late January.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District preps as coronavirus hits Nassau

A day before Nassau County confirmed its first case of novel coronavirus, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Superintendent John DeTommaso assured parents at the March 4 Board of Education … more

By Alyssa Seidman, Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio and Scott Brinton | 3/12/20

NYSED: Two North Bellmore schools need improvement

The New York State Education Department says two schools in the North Bellmore District need to improve academically, according to new federal guidelines, but school officials say the … more

By Peter Belfiore and Alyssa Seidman | 3/12/20

The Merrick School District announced a partnership with South Oaks Hospital, part of the Northwell Health network, to provide additional mental health services to elementary schoolers.

Merrick School District unveils partnership with South Oaks

At the Merrick School District’s Board of Education meeting on Feb. 11, district officials announced a partnership with South Oaks Hospital, a member of the Northwell Health system, to provide … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/27/20

Carly Curnutt competed for Calhoun High School’s Code Crackers at the first High School Inter-District Competitive Hackathon, hosted by kidOYO.

Bellmore-Merrick hosts first Hackathon

More than 100 students occupied the Brookside School gymnasium on Feb. 13 for a fierce, hours-long competition, but it wasn’t the typical sporting event you might expect. Instead of dribbling … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/20/20

Calhoun High School choir teacher Sanford Sardo dipped his partner, Grand Avenue Middle School science teacher Tami Cruz, as the pair showed off their Latin dance moves during the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s annual Faculty Follies variety show on Jan. 31

Bellmore-Merrick central staff wows in Faculty Follies

Students and families from all over the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District were treated to a special performance on Jan. 30, as teachers and administrators took the stage for the fourth … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/6/20

“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

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