The Arts are an essential part of The Bellmore-Merrick CHSD as they give our students a unique means of expression, capturing their passions and emotions, and allowing them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and cultures. The Arts education in our district not only enhances students' understanding of the world around them, but it also broadens their perspective on traditional academics. Participation in our arts programs enhances self-esteem, builds self-discipline, fosters creativity, and reinforces societal values such as cooperation, commitment, and working towards a common goal.
It is our mission to provide an opportunity for all students to participate in the arts, whether it be through our wide variety of course offerings or involvement in the countless extracurricular activities our schools provide.
We are excited to announce the Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts winners for 2025.
The Cultural Arts Foundation is a community-based organization, now in its 46th year, which encourages and supports our student musicians, artists and theatrical performers.
8th and 12th graders are nominated by their teachers to submit an audition/portfolio, and the winners are selected by the committee at the end of the year:
*To view all of our recipients’ performances and portfolios click here: 2025 Cultural Arts Winners
Fine Arts:
Ava Postilio- Drawing/Painting
Hannah Islas- Mixed Media
Lainey Guzowski- Sculpture
Lucas Porcaro- Architecture
Dramatic Arts:
Hannah Levine
Music:
Keira Brown- Instrumental Music: Band
Isabela Rohr- Instrumental Music: Orchestra
Jack Messinger- Vocal Music
Fine Arts:
Rachel Tuckey- Drawing/Painting
Noelle Ressa- Digital
Jonathan Salerno- Sculpture
Paige Gomez-Nieto- Photography
Music:
Constantinos Shoureas – Instrumental Music: Orchestra
Fine Arts:
Helen Strite- Drawing/Painting
Kimberly Nadler- Photography
Xavier Andino- Digital
Music:
Harrison Eisenhardt- Instrumental Music: Band
Eloise Hannula- Instrumental Music: Orchestra
Samantha Bremer- Vocal Music
Fine Arts:
Rochelle Mangels
Music:
Katherine Achan – Instrumental Music: Band
Kailin Connizzo- Instrumental Music: Orchestra
Ava Andrews – Vocal Music
Fine Arts:
Emma Makowsky
Music:
Charlotte Mayo – Instrumental Music: Band
Jada Wang- Instrumental Music: Orchestra
Molly McGovern – Vocal Music
Fine Arts:
Kayleigh Fitzpatrick – Drawing & Painting
Cheryl Fontana
Brookside Administrative Offices
1260 Meadowbrook Rd.
Merrick, NY 11566
516-992-1044
cfontana@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us