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Students arrived at Birch School on Sept. 11 to finish up their first week back to school within the Merrick School District.

Merrick welcomes students back to school

The Merrick Union Free School District had a successful first week back to school. On Sept. 8, once again the hallways of Birch, Levy Lakeside and Chatterton schools were bustling with students, … more

9/15/20

The Merrick School District Board of Education recently voted to reopen a gate at the end of Charles Street to vehicular traffic, but longtime neighbors on the block say the gate was never opened.

Charles Street neighbors petition Merrick Board of Education

A recent decision by the Merrick Board of Education to reopen a gate on Charles Street behind Levy-Lakeside Elementary School for vehicular traffic has raised concern among residents who live on the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/15/20

From left, guidance counselors at Grand Avenue Middle School Jackie Lever, Kathryn McKenny and Lisa Jacabacci welcomed incoming seventh graders at orientation.

Bellmore-Merrick greets students for 2020-21 school year

After six months of being home due to the Covid-19 pandemic and summer break, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has welcomed back students into its six buildings. more

9/10/20

Mepham High School science teacher Josephine Parlagreco got her temperature taken with an infrared scanner upon entering the building as Jim Lavin, a security aide, looked on from behind a plastic barrier.

Bellmore-Merrick's high school principals prepare to welcome students back to school

Students and staff in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will return to school on Sept. 8. For some this will mean logging on to a computer for a designated day of remote learning; for … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/7/20

Merrick Avenue Middle school staff member tests positive for Covid-19

Days before the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was set to reopen school buildings to a hybird learning model, the Nassau County Health Department determined that a staff member at … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/3/20

Jill Levine, at the lectern, a parent of John F. Kennedy High School athletes, helped organize a rally attended by more than 100 to call for a reversal of a decision to postpone the Nassau County sports fall season.

Nassau County athletes, parents rally for fall sports

On Friday, chants of “Let them play!” rang out from the Nassau BOCES Administrative Center, where Nassau school superintendents voted to postpone high school sports until Jan. 4 on … more

By Andrew Garcia and Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/20

Mepham kickline recognized as national champions

The Town of Hempstead presented Mepham High School’s varsity kickline team with a national championship sign on Aug. 17 to commemorate the girls’ stellar performance at the National Dance … more

8/25/20

The forums delivered important information, addressed community questions and alleviated stress regarding the upcoming school year.

Merrick schools hold community forums to discuss reopening plans

The Merrick Union Free School District’s three community forums, held Aug. 17-20, were welcomed by the community as the reopening of schools draws near. The forums delivered important … more

8/24/20

Mepham kickline recognized as national champions

The Town of Hempstead presented Mepham High School’s varsity kickline team with a national championship sign on Aug. 17 to commemorate the girls’ stellar performance at the National Dance … more

8/24/20

Student Gavin Bluni portrayed Horton from Dr. Seuss’s “Horton Hears a Who” for "Seuss!," a film starring special education students in the Extended School Year program.

Despite social distancing, special ed students return to film

Special education students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District are once again appearing on the big screen. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/24/20