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Mepham Alumna Named Finalist in Smithsonian Teen Portrait Competition

Mepham High School alumna Kimberly Nadler '25, who has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Teen Portrait Competition hosted by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

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Calhoun’s Nattie Martin Named Merrick Herald’s Person of the Year

We are proud to announce that Calhoun senior Nattie Martin has been named Person of the Year by The Merrick Herald.

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MAMS Word of Mouth Vocal Group Spreads Holiday Cheer

On Dec. 23, Merrick Avenue Middle School’s select vocal ensemble, Word of Mouth, under the direction of Dana Brandwein, went caroling to spread holiday cheer at Amber Court Assisted Living in Westbury and The Seasons in East Meadow, a senior retirement community.

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Calhoun Celebrates Student Talent, Entrepreneurship at Holiday Market

Sanford H. Calhoun High School celebrated student creativity, entrepreneurship, and career readiness at its 2nd Annual Holiday Market, held in the school lobby on Dec. 19.

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Kennedy Alumni Return to Inspire Students on Alumni Day

On Dec. 17, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter ’85 and Monday Night Football director Artie Kempner ’77 returned to Kennedy High School for Alumni Day on Dec. 17.

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Calhoun’s Timmy Lynch Named to Golden 12

Calhoun HS senior captain and quarterback Timmy Lynch has been named to the Nassau County Football Coaches Association’s Golden 12

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VIDEO: MAP Introduces Puppy Yoga Experience to Support Student Wellness

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Meadowbrook Alternative Program hosted an interactive puppy yoga event for students in grades 9-12 on Dec. 9.

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MAMS Student Leads Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball Lesson

In an extraordinary display of leadership, resilience, and community education, eighth-grade student Austin Bird organized and led a two-day lesson on adaptive sports - specifically wheelchair basketball - on Nov. 24–25 at Merrick Avenue Middle School.

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Calhoun’s On Tour Company Presents William Shakespeare’s As You Like It

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Coming Together for Our Community

This Thanksgiving season, our Central High School District once again showed what it means to lead with heart.

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VIDEO: Balloon Parade Spreads Holiday Joy at Calhoun

Students brought the magic of the Thanksgiving Day Parade to Calhoun High School on Nov. 24.

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Welcome to the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

We are located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, serving 7th through 12th-grade students from Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick.

 

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Our Schools

Looking for information about Bellmore-Merrick schools? This website is your comprehensive resource! Find details on transportation, facilities, special education, food services, and much more. But most importantly, discover how we prioritize exceptional curriculum and instruction for every student. Our dedicated team is driven by a shared goal: providing the best possible educational experience.

Grand Ave School Building

Grand Avenue Middle School

2301 Grand Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710

JFK HS

John F. Kennedy High School

3000 South Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710

SHCHS Building

Sanford H. Calhoun High School

1786 State St, Merrick, NY 11566

Merrick Ave MS

Merrick Avenue Middle School

1870 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

MAP Building

Meadowbrook Alternative Program

1260 Meadowbrook Rd, Merrick, NY 11566

WCMHS

Wellington C. Mepham High School

2401 Camp Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710