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Kennedy High School closed Dec. 4 for contact tracing

In an email sent to John F. Kennedy High School families early Friday morning, Principal Gerard Owenburg said the school would be closed for in-person instruction Dec. 4 to conduct further contact … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/4/20

UPDATED: Mepham High School to reopen Dec. 4 following Covid-19 contact tracing

In an email sent to Wellington C. Mepham High School families Thursday afternoon, Principal Eric Gomez said the school would reopen for in-person instruction on Dec. 4 after officials completed contact tracing for an unknown number of positive Covid-19 cases that were reported by parents overnight. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/3/20

Senior TJ Rogers, the starting wide receiver for Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s football team, leapt to complete a pass during a flag football tournament benefiting the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard on Nov. 24.

Flag football tournament benefits Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard

Flags were flying on the field of Sanford H. Calhoun High School before Thanksgiving break on Nov. 24, as student-athletes took part in a flag football tournament to benefit the Bellmore-Merrick … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/27/20

Members of On Tour Company’s “The Comedy of Errors” production will wear masks during performances.

Calhoun's On Tour Company does Shakespeare at a social distance

Calhoun High School’s On Tour Company is preparing for its 35th annual Shakespeare performance, “The Comedy of Errors,” amid the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Club … more

By Charlotte Dippel | 11/16/20

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 940 and Junior Girl Scout Troop 990 came together to create a kindness rock garden at Park Avenue Elementary School.

Girl Scouts spread kindness at Park Avenue Elementary School

A new installation at Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District is shining a light during the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, a rainbow rock garden was … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/13/20

Michael Harrington, the assistant superintendent of the Central High School District, was appointed superintendent of schools, effective next July 1.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Superintendent announces retirement

John DeTommaso, the superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for the past eight years and an educator for 33 years, has announced his retirement, effective next June. more

By Andrew Garcia | 11/13/20

Members of Chatterton Elementary School’s Veterans Day Parent Committee —including Joshua Mack, far left, Calleigh Mack, Jessica Mack, Lukas Gubba, Zachary Gubba, Lori Gubba and Benjamin Gubba — spent a sunny Saturday arranging American flags in front of the school.

Chatterton Elementary School parents honor local heroes

A group of Chatterton Elementary School parents wanted to make sure local veterans didn’t go unnoticed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since large gatherings, such as assemblies and observance … more

11/12/20

Levy-Lakeside Principal Elizabeth Trencheny, left, and Assistant Principal Justin Gabrus, right, helped students Matthew Favuzza and Noah Warshaw, center, place American flags in front of the school as part of its alternative Veterans Day celebration.

Levy-Lakeside School honors local veterans

To keep Levy-Lakeside students’ patriotic pride alive despite Covid-19 restrictions, the Parent Teacher Association came up with an alternative way to observe Veterans Day. On Nov. 10, a field … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/6/20

Calhoun High School freshman Joseph Darcourt recently hauled his cello to the New York Public Library in Manhattan to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Calhoun High School cellist gives back through the power of music

A Calhoun High School freshman has used his musical talents to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Last month, Joseph Darcourt, of Merrick, received a letter from the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/29/20

A positive case of the coronavirus has been reported by a John F. Kennedy High School students, but the building will remain open.

Positive case reported by Bellmore-JFK student, but school will remain open

A John F. Kennedy High School student has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, but due to the nature of the case, the Nassau County Department of Health has determined that the school can remain … more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/27/20

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