For the first time in school history, the Calhoun High School girls softball team captured the Nassau County Class AA Championship, defeating MacArthur High School in two straight games at Farmingdale State College.

History has been made at Kennedy High School as the Cougars captured the Nassau County Class AA Baseball Championship for the first time in program history.

Derek Yormack, a junior at Kennedy High School, was named the 2025-26 Gatorade New York Baseball Player of the Year.

The Central High School District is proud to announce that all three of its high schools Kennedy High School, Mepham High School and Calhoun High School, have earned Gold distinction on the College Board’s Advanced Placement School Honor Roll.

Students from 17 Nassau County schools gathered at Calhoun High School on May 20 for the annual Bellmore-Merrick Challenge, a long-standing tradition that celebrates inclusion, teamwork, and school spirit.

Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting called “cut” on their biggest project to date on May 18.

Three student-athletes from Kennedy High School have been selected as 2026 Suffolk Y JCC High School Jewish Athletes Award Honorees.

Students in the Grand Avenue Middle School Science Research Program concluded another successful competition season by hosting a Science Fair on May 7.

Calhoun High School junior Siddhangi Wickramasinghe captured the 2026 Nassau County Championship in Girls Badminton for the second consecutive year on May 10.

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.