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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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District's Refresh, Revive and Thrive program will be available for a four-week period beginning on July 20.

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD to offer Summer Enrichment Academy

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will offer students a Summer Enrichment Academy — remotely. more

6/19/20

Three students from Sacred Heart Academy will take part in the Brookhaven National Labs STEM-Prep Summer Institute this summer.

Three Sacred Heart Academy students to attend summer institute

Sacred Heart Academy students Isabel Louie, Catalina Ramirez and Shadia Suha will spend part of their summer at a world-renowned research facility, the Brookhaven National Labs STEM-Prep Summer … more

6/18/20

North Merrick Board of Education incumbents Tracey Miller and Edward Corona have won re-election.

North Merrick school budget passes

The $34.2 million North Merrick School District budget has been approved by voters. Board of Education incumbents Tracey Miller and Edward Corona will return. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/17/20

Jill Levine won a three-year term on the Merrick Board of Education with 2,763 votes.

Merrick School District budget approved

Merrick School District's $51 million 2020-21 budget has been approved by voters. The budget passed with 2,678 approving votes and 1,238 dissenting votes. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/17/20