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Lisa Condoluci, an junior at Mepham High School, presented her research during the school’s science symposium on May 29.

Advanced Science Research students from Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools recently gathered to showcase their knowledge, achievements and research projects for peers, faculty, family and … more

6/19/14

The Merrick Board of Education unanimously decided on May 13 that school administrators were not to distribute field tests in math and English to classrooms at Birch, Chatterton and Levy Lakeside schools.

Central, Merrick districts refuse field tests

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and Merrick School District recently received shipments of multiple-choice tests, sealed in plastic wrap, from NCS Pearson, Inc., the company that creates and grades New York’s standardized tests for third to eighth graders. Both districts sent the test books back, unopened. more

By Brian Racow | 6/12/14

Principal Michael Harrington congratulated senior Salvatore Ferro on receiving a U.S. Navy scholarship during the Mepham High School awards program.

Central seniors honored at award ceremonies

With graduation day rapidly approaching, administrators, faculty and staff at all three of Bellmore-Merrick’s high schools are preparing to bid the senior classes farewell. But before their … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/11/14

Last year, three Merrick Avenue Middle School students allegedly spread false rumors online that a lewd video contained images of a girl who attended Merrick elementary schools before moving to a private school in seventh grade, according to a lawsuit the girl’s parents filed against the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

Family sues Central over alleged cyber-bullying

The parents of a girl who is now in high school, and who never attended the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, are suing the district after a handful of Merrick Avenue Middle School students allegedly circulated a “lewd” video defaming the girl during the 2012-13 school year. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/14

Marlene Stein, Rosemary Sisco, Ellen Johanson, Ginny Manganaro, Cheryl Loverro, Carroll Banta, Judy Mankita, Carolyn Lippmann and Alvin Lippmann gathered with other retired teachers from the district.

Retired teachers celebrate 30th anniversary

Members of the Bellmore-Merrick Retired Teachers Association recently celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary. Former educators in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17, juniors at Kennedy High School in Bellmore, have organized an anti-texting-and-driving campaign that they’re calling STANDD-NY (Stop Texting and Driving-New York). Above, the twins in the Kennedy student parking lot.

Taking a STANDD against texting and driving

Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17-year-old twins who attend Kennedy High School in Bellmore, are alike is nearly every way. They certainly look alike. They’re also both leaders in the student government, … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/14

Beatrice Brown (Kennedy), Alix Kozin (Calhoun), Rachel Ross (Calhoun), Erica Miller (Mepham) and Kiara Kaylor (Mepham) lit candles symbolizing the four pillars of the New York State Science Honor Society during an induction ceremony on May 19.

Central scientists’ work on display

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students recently came together to celebrate two groups of science students from Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools during Young Scientists Night on May 19. more

6/4/14

This year’s Mepham High School physics team, coached by Bill Leacock, left, included Chris Juchem, Brian Keohane, Matt Waldmann, Kevin Mendez and Jane Kogan.

Mepham physics team dominates Olympics

Mepham High School physics teams have ruled the annual Physics Olympics, sponsored by the Long Island Physics Teachers Association, for the past 15 years. But this year’s squad set a new school record. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

Calhoun student Dylan Drasin, 17, got airborne.

‘Challenge Day’ brings students together

Special-needs students from around Nassau County came last Wednesday to Calhoun High School for a field day centering on fun and engagement with mainstream students. more

5/28/14

North Merrick students worked on their math during a recent lesson.

‘Opt-outs’ in Merricks increase during math exams

Sometime between when third- to eighth-grade students took state English Language Arts tests at the beginning of April and when they took state math tests four weeks later, some Merrick and North Merrick parents decided that enough was enough. more

By Brian Racow | 5/23/14

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