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First in Program History: Calhoun Softball Captures Class AA Long Island Championship

The Calhoun High School Colts Girls Softball team made school history by capturing its first-ever Class AA Long Island Championship with a 7-1 victory over East Islip High School.

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Historic Victory: Kennedy Baseball Wins First-Ever Long Island Championship

The Kennedy High School Cougars Boys Baseball Team captured the Class AA Long Island Championship with a 9-3 victory over Hauppauge High School on June 6.

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Calhoun Art Show Features 9-Foot Student Sculpture

Visitors to the Calhoun High School annual art show on June 3 were greeted by an unforgettable sight: a nearly 9-foot sculpture created by junior Joseph Solorzano-Ruiz.

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Board of Education Honors Student Representatives for a Year of Service

As the 2025–26 school year draws to a close, the Central High School District Board of Education recognized four student representatives for their dedicated service during its June 3 meeting.

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GAMS Opens Time Capsule Buried by the Class of 1976

Fifty years after it was sealed inside a wall at Grand Avenue Middle School, a time capsule created by students and faculty in 1976 was officially opened.

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Students Graduate from Innovative DSP Pathways Workforce Program

Twelve graduating seniors from the Central High School District became the first students in New York State to complete DSP Pathways.

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Kennedy’s Derek Yormack Named 2025-26 Gatorade New York Baseball Player of the Year

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

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High Schools Earn Gold Distinction on College Board AP School Honor Roll

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.

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VIDEO: Bellmore-Merrick Challenge Brings Students Together for a Celebration of Inclusion

Students from 17 Nassau County schools gathered at Calhoun High School on May 20 for the annual Bellmore-Merrick Challenge.

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BM Broadcasting Wraps Production on Senior Movie Project

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

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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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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