Merrick School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Merrick? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Bellmore-Merrick Students Prep For School With Goat Yoga

The kids learned how to properly deal with stress, and made some adorable new friends, too.

BMCHSD Approves Sale Of Jerusalem Avenue Building

District residents will have to vote in a special referendum to approve the $12 million sale.

Calhoun Says Goodbye To The Class Of 2017

Messages of perseverance, kindness and bow ties lead the ceremony.

Kennedy Sends Off Its 50th Class Of Graduates

The class of 2017 helped forge the school's 'tradition of excellence.'

Merrick Schools Celebrate Excellence

The Board of Education honored students and staff at a special ceremony.

Kennedy’s Cummings Nabs First In New York State Pentathlon

The all-star athlete shone at the state meet.

Kellenberg Memorial High School Athletes Awarded for Greatness

Kellenberg Memorial High School

JFK Students Publish Book On The School's History

The project, done as a celebration of the school's 50th anniversary, was part of a special class. Find out how you can get a copy.

Meet The Calhoun Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Both students are, of course, incredibly accomplished both in and out of the classroom.

Meet The Mepham Valedictorian And Salutatorian

As expected, both students have amazing accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

Merrick Residents Approve School Budgets

Merrick residents headed to the polls Tuesday to vote on a school budgets and elect board members.

Student Diagnosed With Meningitis Attends JFK High School, Barry Tech

The disease is contagious and can be fatal. If you think your child was exposed, they should see their doctor.

Mepham’s Mike Valentino named to Nassau’s Golden 11 Team

Valentino is one of only 11 footballers in the county to be given this honor.

JFK High School Named One Of State's Best

The annual list is out and 22 Long Island schools rank among the Top 100 in New York State.

Calhoun Wind Ensemble Blows Away Competition At Festival

The ensemble brought home the gold from the Festival Disney Concert Band.

Merrick Named One Of The Best Communities For Music Education

It is the third time the district has received this honor.

Mepham Puts On 'Thoroughly Modern' Show

The Skull and Bones Drama Club's production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" delighted audiences.

Chatterton Students Raise Money For Veteran's Housing

One student led the charge, and the school raised more than $1,000.

Kennedy Student Wins Prestitious National Writing Award

Alixandra Wilens was one of only eight across the country to win the Scholastic Gold Medal for her writing.

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Propose Selling Jerusalem Avenue School

The building has been rented by BOCES for years. The deal would sell it the school permanently.

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Closed Tuesday

BREAKING: The district announced the closing ahead of Tuesday's storm.

Bellmore-Merrick Gets Ready For Musical Season

The shows begin next week at the middle schools.

Kennedy HS Science Research To Be Published For Second Time

Many scientists work for years to have papers published. Max Basil has been published twice while still in high school.

Bellmore-Merrick Middle Schools Named One Of New York's Best

Long Island schools make up nearly half of the 2017 rankings, which was recently released by Niche.com.

Three Bellmore-Merrick Students Named National Merit Finalists

The three are among a select few students nationwide given this honor.

Merrick Community Comes Together For Reading

Local officials read to kids at Birch Avenue School, and shared stories about their jobs.

ICYMI: Mepham to host annual Chop Your Lock’s for Charity event

Get ready to get your head shaved for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Merrick Schools Closed on Thursday

School closings were announced ahead of the forecasted snow storm.

​Jenay Valentine Excels in Business and Sports

Sacred Heart Academy senior receives Bloomberg certification and triple-jumps to 2nd place at NSCHSAA Championships

Mepham Athletes Sign to Play for Colleges

The student-athletes signed their letters of intent for colleges across the country.

​ Nineteen and Counting

Sacred Heart Academy qualifies 19 students for Speech and Debate State Tournament

New York American Water Offers College Scholarship for Students Pursuing Water-related Studies

College Scholarship for Graduating Seniors Pursuing Water-Related Studies Deadline to apply March 31, 2017

Merrick Students Give Back With a Sandwich and a Smile

The students made more than 100 sandwiches to give to those in need.

​Sacred Heart Academy's Campaign for Girls Education making a difference

Students from Haiti thank Sacred Heart Academy for much needed supplies

​Sacred Heart Academy wins 3rd at Molloy College Tournament

Sacred Heart Academy's Speech and Debate Team wins 3rd overall at Molloy College's speech and debate tournament.

Two Bellmore-Merrick Students Chosen as 2017 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalists

They are now in the running for $20,000 in scholarship money.

Merrick Avenue Unveils New Library Media Center

The redesigned space focuses on technology and new ways of learning.

Merrick Schools Holding Kindergarten Registration

If your child will by 5 by Dec. 1, you can register them for class.

Birch School Students Perform Whimsical Winter Concerts

One performance was for students, teachers and administrators to enjoy. The second was for family and community members.