Students and staff at the Meadowbrook Alternative Program recently showcased their creativity, collaboration and performance skills during a week-long Shakespeare festival that culminated in a viewing party and live performances on May 1.

The Central High School District hosted its second annual Rock for Mental Health benefit concert on May 1 at Kennedy High School, bringing together student musicians, educators, and the community for an evening of music and purpose.

Students, families, and staff at Mepham High School came together on April 27 for the building’s annual International Night, a celebration of cultures from around the world.

Seniors in the leadership program at Calhoun High School hosted a spirited Pie-a-Teacher fundraiser after school on April 24, transforming a fun-filled event into a show of support for mental health awareness.

Students from the Virtual Enterprise program at Calhoun High School showcased their financial expertise on a national stage at the Youth Business Summit, held on April 22 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Merrick Avenue Middle School held its first school-wide Science Bee on April 24, bringing together students in a spirited academic competition that celebrated scientific knowledge and inquiry.

In an effort to inspire the next generation of innovators, Kennedy High School hosted its annual STEAM Career Fair on April 21, connecting students with professionals from a wide range of industries.

The Central High School District has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

The Merrick Avenue Middle School Math Team represented Bellmore-Merrick at the Math Olympiad Tournament held at Kellenberg Memorial High School.

Kennedy High School senior Tiffany Yam’s artwork debuted in late March at the opening of Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the The Heckscher Museum of Art.

The second annual Spring Market at Calhoun High School was held on April 1, bringing together students, staff, and the community for a vibrant celebration of student entrepreneurship, creativity, and inclusion.

Students at Calhoun High School recently demonstrated the power of art and service through their participation in The Memory Project.

The Central High School District and its surrounding community came together on March 18 at Mepham High School for an inspiring display of unity and generosity for their annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, which supports pediatric cancer treatment and research.

Nine sophomore students represented Sanford H. Calhoun's Advanced Science Research (ASR) Program at Molloy University’s Kathy Belton Science Fair on March 18, earning impressive recognition for their work.

On Wednesday, March 18, student leaders from Kennedy and Mepham High Schools co-hosted the inaugural Common Ground Conference.

The Central High School District’s STEAM Career Fair has been recognized as a Champions of Change program by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).

The Central High School District had four students in its Advanced Science Research Programs recognized as finalists in the recent Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, earning top placements across multiple categories.

Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser returned on March 12 at Kennedy High School, with eight teachers competing for the coveted mirror ball trophy – and bragging rights.

Students from the Grand Avenue Middle School Science Research Program recently earned top honors at the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge Science & Engineering Fair.

The Grand Grizzlies Robotics Team from Grand Avenue Middle School earned a spot in the 2026 Southern New York VEX IQ State Championships, held March 15 at Adelphi University.

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District entered a new partnership with Umps Care to bring an innovative Umpire Training and Leadership Program to students.  

Students from the Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting (BMB) program recently traveled to Tampa, FL to participate in the annual convention hosted by the Student Television Network, the largest student broadcasting and film conference in the world.

Five educators from Bellmore-Merrick have been recognized by the Harvard Club of Long Island.

The Varsity Kickline teams from Sanford H. Calhoun, John F. Kennedy, and Wellington C. Mepham High Schools proudly represented the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District at the NDA High School National Championship in Orlando, Florida from Feb. 14-16.